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

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

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, ...

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

Plants add beauty, food, medicines, fiber, and foundational building blocks for our everyday needs. When you don't know where to begin, Illinois Extension has the horticulture expertise to get you ...

The finch from the west that has taken over feeders across the east. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife ...

Fall is the perfect time to focus on apples. In this week’s episode of Good Growing, Ken Johnson and Emily Swihart are joined by Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty ...

Fall is a great time to test garden soils. There is one aspect of our gardens that is often overlooked and may underlie many of the problems we experience in our soils. Fall is an excellent time to ...

When you're facing financial challenges, you need answers. To help Illinois residents and families meet their basic food needs, we've created the Find Food IL map that shows you places in your ...

During this week's episode we take a step back from our home landscapes and look at our rural communities through the lens of tourism. During this week's episode we take a step back from our home ...

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 ...