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There is so much to learn and do with 4-H this fall: outdoor adventures and treasure hunts, a babysitting workshop, 4-H clubs, cooking, fitness, great opportunities for teens and more! Check back for ...
Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that ...
URBANA, Ill. — Some moments of legacy are written down, others branch off the page beneath the canopy of a shady tree, in the ...
Learn about the Master Gardener program and the policies to maintain active volunteer status.
The University of Illinois Master Naturalist Program is an educational volunteer training program offered by University of Illinois Extension. The program is designed to give participants an ...
Often heard and rarely seen, the Eastern Whip-poor-will and its namesake nighttime call is an iconic Midwestern woodland bird ...
The West Central Illinois Master Naturalist program is excited to announce its first Illinois Native Tree and Shrub Sale, providing residents with local access ...
Research has shown that time spent in nature can decrease blood pressure, reduce stress, and reduce anxiety. Come spend time ...
September marks National Food Safety Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe food handling ...
If you enjoy gardening and like to learn to share your gardening knowledge, the Master Gardener program may be for you. All you need is an interest in gardening, an open mind, and a willingness to ...
Discover, Learn, and Connect at McHenry County's 2025 Farm Stroll Join us for the annual McHenry County Farm Stroll on Sunday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and explore 10 family-owned farms ...
Visit the Idea Garden in bloom and check out the 2nd annual Master Gardener Artisan Market on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9-11 a.m ...