CAIRO and METROPOLIS, Ill. — Community members across Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union counties recently came ...

Put research-based knowledge to work for you. At home, at work, and in your community — count on Illinois Extension’s reliable and relatable information to help you navigate resilience in all areas of ...

The Champaign County Master Gardener Garden Walk returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, inviting the community to once again celebrate creativity, inspiration, and a shared love of gardening at this ...

Get timely tips from Extension horticulture experts to keep your garden happy. Gardeners Corner is a quarterly newsletter from the Illinois Extension team of horticulture experts. Each issue ...

Create special gardens to fit any situation. In a world of limited time and space, container gardens make more and more sense. Containers allow you to enjoy growing plants in places that might be ...

Dealing with the effects of a “run-in” with the poison ivy plant is probably the most common negative wildlife encounter people in the Midwest... Read article: Popular native grasses for the home ...

University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program brings together nature enthusiasts passionate about protecting, preserving, and restoring natural resources. Through science-backed education ...

Good data leads to good decisions. The census provides the nation with vital information about who we are and how we live as residents. Interpreting the data is critical for choosing the right ...

What's it like in 4-H? At University of Illinois Extension, we believe in giving our youth opportunities to grow their skills and knowledge. We help community youth thrive by helping them find their ...

Spraying season has officially begun in Illinois agriculture, and this year, additional steps may be necessary to make an application due to a recent label change resulting from new Endangered Species ...

Welcome to the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (DSAC)—a University of Illinois research center dedicated to agricultural innovation, hands-on education, and rural development in the heart of ...

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