With the rise of big-box stores and rising operational costs, small-town businesses are becoming scarcer. Yet independent ...

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities.

As solar energy development continues to grow across Illinois, agrivoltaics is being explored as a way to balance renewable ...

OREGON, Ill.— Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program held Sunday, October 18, at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre in Mount Morris. Top county ...

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

Life is full of questions. Around the kitchen table, questions turn into conversations, conversations turn into ideas, and ideas become solutions. Whatever question you're facing, you don't have to ...

Like the changing of the leaves, fall can seem fleeting. Enjoy seasonal vibes — until the porch pumpkins start to decay. When ...

What happens to the ground underneath solar panels? Explore emerging information around solar development and soil health, and leave with practical tools and site ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener and 4-H volunteer, Jerry Gudauskas, for an informative program ...

October marks the beginning of the 2026-2027 pesticide training and testing season. General Standards and Private exams taken on or after October 1, 2026, will count toward licensure through the end ...

Join Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart on Thursday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. This introductory workshop will teach participants how to identify common tree species. Then create your own ...

As we move forward in 2026, let our hands continue to sow the seeds of knowledge and our hearts beat in unison, fostering a sense of belonging and connectedness. Together, we'll continue to shape a ...