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Events

Orr Beef Research Center Field Day 2026

September 2, 2026

County

Pike

Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants

September 15, 2026

Youth Leadership Academy

October 2, 2026 - March 5, 2027

Climate Stewards Training

October 14, 2026 - November 4, 2026

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August 14, 2026

Learn the latest research during Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
BAYLIS, Ill. — Experts from the University of Illinois will lead discussions addressing research, current topics, and situations producers are facing on-farm during the annual Orr Beef Research Center Field Day. This year’s event will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the new Ag...

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August 13, 2026

Welcome fall season with new Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinars
URBANA, Ill. — It is that time again when shifting seasons are near. Keep the gardening conversations growing with two new webinars from University of Illinois Extension’s free Four Seasons Gardening...

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January 26, 2026

Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference returns to support Midwest landowners
URBANA, Ill. — The Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference, one of the largest gatherings for forest landowners in the Midwest, returns this spring. For more than 25 years, the conference has provided resources to forest landowners in the Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin area to better manage their...

December 19, 2025

Under the Ice: What Winter Means for Your Pond
The cold of winter has settled in, and the plants and wildlife in your pond are quietly adjusting to the season’s challenges. Beneath the surface, your pond is undergoing two major physical changes: shifting temperatures and fluctuating oxygen levels. These changes play a crucial role in how...

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December 17, 2025

Illinois Extension and Adams County Farm Bureau launch new Illinois Watershed Steward Course
Quincy, IL — University of Illinois Extension, in partnership with the Adams County Farm Bureau, will launch the...

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Everyday Environment Podcast

Explore the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world with a deep dive into a variety of environmental topics with your hosts Abigail, Erin, and Amy.

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What's wrong with my tree? with Sarah Vogel

When we talk nature-based solutions, trees can be the answer to many problems! Trees planted in our landscapes can deal with a lot of problems though. This week we chat with Horticulture Educator Sarah Vogel about the complexities...

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