Identification of Common Nuisance Grasses
Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…
Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share
Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…
Get More From Your Forest! An introduction to foraging for landowners
School Lunch Rocks
School Lunch Rocks is an annual free training opportunity for school food service staff throughout southern Illinois. School Lunch Rocks is being provided by the Illinois CATCH onto Health…
Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 5
Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…
2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition
A competition that prepares youth for life beyond the field.There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Crop scouting gives farmers a heads-up about…
Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to your Garden
Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…
Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare
Interested in a career in the healthcare industry? Join us for our virtual event, Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare on August 5 at 6 p.m. to hear directly from the…
Managing for Oak Regeneration: What does Current Research Tell us?
Enhancing oak regeneration is a top priority in Illinois forests, but successfully establishing new oak seedlings is not always easy, and success is not guaranteed. This presentation will…
