Prescribed fire can be complex and challenging in many respects, but it also provides numerous ecological benefits. Kevin Rohling, Extension Specialist in Forest Management and Ecology, will lead this ...

There is a wide variety of study materials available to help you prepare for the Illinois Pesticide Applicator/Operator Licensure Exams. These materials may be purchased online or by contacting ...

During the first session of the series, build upon your knowledge to help make informed decisions about which species to plant and where to plant them. Attendees will learn fundamental tree needs and ...

Gardeners Corner is a quarterly newsletter from the Illinois Extension team of horticulture experts. Each issue highlights seasonal recommendations that will make your houseplants, landscape, or ...

An everyday encounter is one without direct conflict. These are interactions with wildlife that are driven by curiosity or a desire to help. These include interactions like finding a turtle in the ...

Chase away the winter blues with a good book or movie. It’s more fun if you’ve read the book before coming. But, if you haven’t, come any way. On movie days, we will all watch the movie together.

FREEPORT, ILL.---The new year is fast approaching, and many of us are looking for opportunities to improve our health in the coming year. Whether you are looking to increase your minutes of physical ...

Welcome to astronomical winter! Our calendars mark the beginning of winter as December 21 (sometimes the 22) because of where Earth is in its orbit around the sun. Is it too much of a leap to say that ...

Welcome to the Good Growing podcast! In this special gardenbite episode, horticulture educator Chris Enroth from the University of Illinois Extension revisits a fascinating 2021 webinar where the team ...

Get ahead of an expired pesticide license by signing up for one of the in-person training and testing clinics happening ...