Every box turtle has a story to tell. These charismatic, long-lived turtles are omnivorous and use both land and water ...

One of the trademarks of summer is the sight of planes and helicopters making gravity-defying turns as they make passes up ...

Take your love of gardening to the next level!Join the University of Illinois Extension’s Hybrid Master Gardener Training ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have analyzed 96 years of forest census data to better understand ecological changes and ...

Some plants quietly—yet quickly—invade and overtake our landscapes, pushing out natives and offering no benefits to people, wildlife, or the environment. Luckily, Fall is an ideal time to identify and ...

This season has been hot and dry with scattered rainfall throughout the season for Northeastern Illinois. June average rainfall totals were approximately 3.80 inches ...

Despite oppressive heat and humidity throughout the St Louis Metro East region, peach harvest continues with ongoing reports of good fruit size and quality. Harvest has moved out of the ‘Reliance’ ...

It never ceases to amaze me just how fast pumpkins grow at this point of the season. For us moisture has been very good since the first week after transplanting.

As we move forward in 2025, 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 ...

University of Illinois Extension is now offering an accessible, self-paced online course designed specifically for food handlers working in non-restaurant ...