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DSAC Youth Gardening Class
Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…
Neighborhood Gardeners
Do you want to learn more about gardening, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you already know a lot, but want to see other techniques and ask questions? The Neighborhood Gardeners is a new…
Legacy Trees: The Significance Of and How to Manage our Forest Elders
Legacy trees are defined by many names, shapes, sizes, and stories. This talk will define a legacy tree and explore the history and benefits of some of the oldest trees on our Illinois landscape.…
DSAC Youth Gardening Class
Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…
High Tunnel Vegetable Production and Biological Insect Control
More Illinois specialty crop growers are planting in high tunnels to extend their growing season, increase crop diversity, achieve higher…
Moth-A-Palooza
Come out on to Rend Lake Project Visitor Center to learn more about moths during National Moth Week with Illinois Extension Forest Management and Ecology Specialist, Kevin Rohling and Horticulture…
Neighborhood Gardeners
Do you want to learn more about gardening, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you already know a lot, but want to see other techniques and ask questions? The Neighborhood Gardeners is a new…
Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois
Connect farmer-to-farmer across Illinois!Join us for a free virtual panel discussion featuring farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois utilizing cover crops in their…
Staying Inside the Lines: Best Practices for Firebreak Design
Prescribed fire is an important management tool in forests and grasslands. A well-designed and correctly installed firebreak is the first line of defense in keeping your burn safe and effective.…
DSAC Youth Gardening Class
Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…