Asian longhorned ticks on the move, new detection found in Clay County ...

Local volunteers leading impactful local projects did not go unnoticed at the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Master ...

URBANA, Ill. — Some moments of legacy are written down, others branch off the page beneath the canopy of a shady tree, in the ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that ...

An extremely dry end to summer and start to fall has intensified the ongoing drought in central and southern Illinois and ...

Research has shown that time spent in nature can decrease blood pressure, reduce stress, and reduce anxiety. Come spend time ...

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 ...

Fall field cricket (Gryllus pennsylvanicus). The big cricket that sings in late summer and fall. Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every ...

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 ...

Learn about the Master Gardener program and the policies to maintain active volunteer status.