Wild Neighbors: Beavers—Nature’s Engineers program coming to Oregon
OREGON, Ill.—Local residents will have an opportunity to learn more about one of Illinois’ most fascinating native animals during Wild Neighbors: Beavers—Nature’s Engineers, a free program offered by University of Illinois Extension. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, February...
Extension, Rock River Center Announce February and March Programs
OREGON, Ill.— University of Illinois Extension and Rock River Center, Inc. will offer two hands‑on learning opportunities this winter, with programs designed for both creative beginners and home‑garden enthusiasts. Registration is required for all sessions by calling 815‑732‑3252.A...
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...
Ogle County 4-H invites youth to a morning of creativity at Day of Dabbling
OREGON, Ill.— Ogle County 4‑H is welcoming families to an exciting, hands‑on morning of discovery at Day of Dabbling, a youth learning event packed with creativity, curiosity, and fun. The program takes place on February 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Oregon Church of God, 860 W Oregon...
Illinois 4-H youth among nation’s top teen leaders at National 4-H Congress
ATLANTA, Ga. — Ten Illinois teens represented the state at National 4-H Congress, a five-day national conference held Nov. 28–Dec. 2, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. The event brought together outstanding 4-H members from across the country for leadership development, educational...
University of Illinois Extension offers free Family Life programs in DeKalb and Ogle counties
University of Illinois Extension Family Life Educator Kara Schweitzer will offer two free Family Life programs in January, providing community members with research-informed guidance on aging, caregiving, and overall well-being.The DeKalb Public Library, located at 301 N 3rd Street in...
University of Illinois Extension offers Wild Neighbors: Coyotes program in March
BELVIDERE, Ill.— University of Illinois Extension Educator Peggy Anesi will be offering a program on coyotes Saturday, March 21, at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Conservation District, 603 Appleton Road. “Coyote families are welcoming their new offspring in March, so it’s a good time to talk...
Gardener's Pathway and Artisan Market returns for full day of learning and activities on Feb. 28
SYCAMORE, Ill.— The annual Gardener's Pathway and Artisan Market hosted by the DeKalb County Master Gardeners returns on Feb. 28 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W Prairie Dr, Sycamore, from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to grow their skills and connect...
Celebrate the season at WinterFest set for Jan. 17
GENOA, Ill.—The annual WinterFest, held at the Natural Resources Education Center (NREC) in Russell Woods Forest Preserve, will be Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Russell Woods is located 1 mile west of Genoa on state route 72.University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb...
Corn and soybean nutrient needs discussed at Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit
Of the many decisions a producer must make to achieve optimum yields, crop nutrition may be the most important and complex. At the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit, Dr. Connor Sible, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at University of Illinois, will review the...
Strengthen livestock facility management through 2026 Certified Livestock Manager Training
URBANA, Ill. — Livestock operations are strengthened by having certified individuals on staff. Certification helps minimize environmental impacts through increased awareness of regulations and proper manure nutrient management. Anyone responsible for managing a facility can benefit from...
Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit slated for January 28
Many northwest Illinois corn and soybean farmers produced their highest yields ever in the 2025 growing season. Despite this, challenges remain, most pertinently the price-cost squeeze that continues to force producers to make management decisions with added scrutiny, rendering standard...
Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Camp— where young minds grow, learn, and thrive
POLO, Ill. — Registration for 4-H Camp 2026 is open! 4-H Camp is set for June 14-18, 2026, at Rock River Christian Camp (RRCC), Polo, IL. Sign up today to get your child in on all the amazing fun! 4-H Camp is a five-day, four-night residential camping experience...
Tree care expertise grows through Illinois Extension webinar series
URBANA, Ill. — Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so University of Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-backed information on practicing proper tree care. “Trees are more than scenery,...
Extension advances mission of lifelong learning at annual conference
URBANA, Ill. — Across the state, University of Illinois Extension staff link their communities with resources they need to thrive by turning science into solutions. Demonstrating Extension’s mission of life-...
Conference strengthens communities against emerging environmental challenges
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions, it’s increasingly important to adopt responsible stewardship, manage new diseases and pests, and apply sustainable practices...
