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Protecting Your Heart and Metabolism: Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Conditions in Older Adults

October 15, 2025

Where the Flavor's At

October 16, 2025

County

Macon

Tree ID Walk

October 16, 2025

County

Sangamon

Uncovering the Winter Secrets of Whip-poor-wills

October 16, 2025

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A stack of recently smashed pumpkins piled in a dumpster to be hauled off for compost

October 13, 2025

Recycle pumpkins with a smash at Illinois Extension fall community composting events
URBANA, Ill. — Whether picking out pumpkins from a field or carving fun faces for jack-o'-lanterns with friends, pumpkins naturally give off fall vibes. But what happens when they start to decay on the porch or countertop, and it’s time to say goodbye? Where do they go? Many think...

October 10, 2025

Youth handlers shine at 2025 4-H state dog show
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The 2025 Illinois 4-H Dog Show was held on Oct. 4 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Sixty-six 4-H members represented their home counties across Illinois in 118 individual runs made in partnership with their canine companion. Members who received a qualifying score at...

Children and adults looking at a row of jack-o'-lanterns lining the border of the Red Oak Rain Garden.

October 6, 2025

Nature’s canvas highlighted in autumnal celebration, art exhibit at the Red Oak Rain Garden
URBANA, Ill. — When the sun sets late in October, something whimsical this way comes to the Red Oak Rain Garden. The “Illuminating Art in Nature” exhibit will return to the University of Illinois Urbana-...

A black angus bull side view pose outdoors for sale catalog listing style

October 3, 2025

Start selecting 2026 Illinois Performance Tested Sale bulls
URBANA, Ill. — Seedstock breeders should be identifying bulls they plan to consign to the 2026 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale. The IPT Bull Sale is the leadoff event for the annual Illinois Beef Expo in...

A group of people watch a training on using tools outdoors

October 1, 2025

Online and on the ground, new program empowers Illinois communities to tackle invasive species
URBANA, Ill. — When is the best time to remove invasive amur bush honeysuckle? Is it better to mow an invasion of teasel or treat it with an herbicide? What is the best way to get rid of tree of heaven?...

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