Each year we take time to celebrate the impact our Extension staff, volunteers, and partners have made in the people and communities of Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties. Our staff are the ...

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Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they ...

A Game-Changer for Women’s Health: Discovering the benefits of strength training for aging women April 17, 2025 Strength training boasts an impressive list of health benefits, yet the group that ...

Be inspired to get outside and appreciate Illinois' natural beauty all seasons of the year. Learn about Illinois wildlife Learn about how you can support Illinois wildlife and navigate everyday ...

Properly dealing with invasive plants can lessen environmental impact. Sometimes, plants pop up in the yard that weren’t planted. Many gardeners don’t even notice at first or think the flower is cute, ...

Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant sale ...

The Lee County Master Gardeners will be hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 17 at the Lee County Fairgrounds and 4-H Center. The sale will be open from 8 AM to 11 AM (or until plants run ...

Payments may be made by cash or credit. Proceeds support the Kendall County Master Gardener program and community projects. Located at the Kendall County Extension office, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville ...

Did you know that nearly 25% of kitchen scraps end up in landfills? What if you could turn those food scraps into something ...

Want to help save the bees?In this new 4-H special interest (SPIN) club, we will work together to learn how to help the ...

Please join the University of Illinois Extension Cook County Youth Development team for a 4 week-long summer day camp ...