Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black for an introduction to the world of plants and the study of botany. The session will be held at the Sauk Valley Community College Greenhouse, ...

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique stressors that can take a serious toll on their mental health, often ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Hard work, quality care, and dedication paid off as 4-H members showcased their animals at this year's Champaign County 4-H Livestock and Animal Shows. These events provide an ...

Did you know that proper nutrition and regular physical activity can slow the rate of muscle loss and support bone health, metabolism, and blood sugar control?

This year’s Stephenson County 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest was a huge hit—voted on by fairgoers in a lively popularity contest!

Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That’s what life can be like for a bat box resident ...

In late July, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced it will end a successful Illinois Extension -led program ...

Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor ...

NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year’s Gulf of America “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately ...

University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will present tips, how-to’s, and answer questions about each monthly topic. The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and ...