University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun, an event that offers gardening tips for the growing season. Join us for ...

With the quick twist of a handle, water is easily available whenever we need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing, and ...

From the birthplace of ecological restoration to the largest and most diverse collection of woody plants in Wisconsin, the arboretum has been a vital part of the Wisconsin landscape since its ...

Summer 4-H Camp – Registration is Open! We are excited to learn, grow and have fun this summer! Sign up to attend camp, held at Rock River Christian Camp in Polo, June 8-11. 4-H Camp is open to all ...

The 2025 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be held March 1, at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9 am-4:30 pm. Sponsored by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension Services, the ...

The Conservation @ Home program, offered by the Conservation Foundation and University of Illinois Extension, helps central Illinois homeowners make their yards more eco-friendly. The program guides ...

PONTIAC, Ill. – Gardening can be a great way to connect with nature, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of accomplishment in your own backyard. There’s something uniquely fulfilling about watching ...

The Refuge Food Forest is quiet. The hum of summer insects among the fruit trees has disappeared, the leaves have all fallen, and their dormant branches stand bare against a cold blue sky. Now is the ...

Get ready for the 2025 gardening season by joining us for Gardener’s Day! This year’s presentation will cover backyard composting, beneficial plants we commonly think of as weeds, and managing pests ...

Growing small fruits in the home garden offers many advantages to a gardener who is willing to pro- vide the space and care plants require. All major small fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, ...

“It wouldn't be too bad outside if it weren't for the wind...” What a wonderful Midwest saying as we are gearing up for the best season for wind. March is the windiest month of the year in Bloomington ...