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Illinois leads most rigorous agricultural greenhouse gas emissions study to date ...
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 ...
How do you take care of a newly planted tree? Lots of trees get planted in April, at least in Illinois. What follows is a ‘will they, won’t they…survive?’ In multiple instances, I’ve come across a ...
OREGON, Ill. - Illinois was once home to 14 million acres of trees, which included a unique ecosystem called an oak savannah. Now, the oak savannah is considered by the Illinois Forest Action Plan to ...
WILLIAMSVILLE, Ill. – Local 4-H club members showcased their knowledge of different countries at the 2025 International Night on Tuesday, April 22, at the Williamsville Village Hall. Teams created ...
PONTIAC, Ill. – For the first time, the University of Illinois Extension is partnering with OSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center to offer the Wits Workout brain health series to the ...
Happy Arbor Day! This celebration began in 1872 as a day to plant and appreciate trees in the natural world around us. With over 150 years celebrating Arbor Day, various states and countries have ...
Get out and take a walk on Saturday of Mother's Day weekend. Two local botany enthusiasts, Karen Matz and Brian Hale, will talk about all that is blooming. They will identify a variety of beautiful ...
Riverside Park Deere-Wiman House for a garden tour Vander Veer Botanical Park Quad Cities Botanical Gardens Green Thumbers/ Aroma Coffee & Cafe The base rate is $40 per person, which covers the bus, ...
Urbanization has not historically been too kind to the health and well-being of rivers. It’s a rough irony that something so important to the foundation of human society – rivers flowing through major ...
Private applicators have a novel way to handle spray tank residues when cleaning agricultural machinery and spraying equipment that was presented at the 2025 Pesticide Stewardship Alliance annual ...