Growing Mums and Pumpkins
Join Extension for the final installation of the Summer Twilight Series as we tour Friendly Farms, a southern Illinois family-owned farm specializing in…
Fire Ecology for Managing Grasslands and Woodlands
Illinois is dominated by fire-adapted ecosystems from prairies to savannas to barrens and oak woodlands. Historically, fire played a key role in maintaining diversity, structure, and function in…
Snake Road Sentinel Fall Workshop
2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show
Save the date!The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…
4-H Large Animal Exhibition
4-H members in Union County will show Swine, Beef, Dairy, Goat, and Sheep classes during the Union County Fair 4-H Livestock Show August 25. The show will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Drone-based Herbicide Application Efficacy for Priority Invasive Plants
Drone-based herbicide applications for invasive plants have been increasing due to their low cost, the increasing availability of contract applicators, and decreasing equipment costs. However,…
Which Grass is Which? Grass Identification Workshop
When looking at green blades of grass, it can often be difficult to tell which grass is which. While identifying grasses can be tricky, it doesn't always have to be.
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Trash Blast - Bean Ridge
Join us at Bean Ridge on September 4 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:…
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Hybrid Master Gardener Training
The next Master Gardener training will be a hybrid course. In-person class sessions will be held weekly on Tuesdays from September 8 to November 24, from 9am-12pm at the Johnson County…
Gardening on a Budget
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…