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2025 Plants of Concern Herbarium Mounting (Franklin County)

February 13, 2025

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Franklin

Annie's Project

February 13, 2025 - March 20, 2025

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Gallatin

Hamilton

Hardin

Pope

Saline

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Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget

February 13, 2025

Bulge Hole Ecological Area Hike - RESCHEDULED to 2/15

February 15, 2025

County

Johnson

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February 7, 2025

Spring into gardening with tools and tips at upcoming gardening programs
URBANA, Ill. — Spring is near, and your green thumb is ripe for gardening. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, growing nutrient-rich vegetables, fresh fruits, and aromatic herbs is more than just a way to fill your plate; it is like a badge of honor. Gardening...

February 5, 2025

Illinois Extension invites forest landowners to attend tri-state forestry conference
URBANA, Ill. — The Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference has a 25-plus-year tradition of providing great information and resources to forest landowners in the Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin tri-state area. It has been one of the largest conferences for forest landowners in the Midwest....

invasive glossy buckthorn in bloom in forest

February 4, 2025

Forest landowner motivation to control invasive species depends on land use, study shows
URBANA, Ill. — Many U.S. forests are privately owned, particularly in the Eastern and North Central part of the country. This makes control of invasive plants and pests challenging because efforts must be coordinated across landowners. A...

A posed side view of a black Angus bull standing in a pasture in front of a silver fence.

January 31, 2025

2025 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale prioritizes trusted genetics for herd growth
URBANA, Ill. — Herd knowledge, experience, and the addition of trusted genetics can take a beef cattle herd into new beginnings. Start off the year by attending the annual Illinois Performance...

January 30, 2025

What to know about avian flu in wild birds, poultry, and pets in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock, pets, wildlife, food safety, and public health.HPAI is an extremely contagious and frequently deadly respiratory disease for...

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