Add interest by creating a moonlight garden
URBANA, Ill. – Gardeners who look forward to enjoying their landscapes during warm summer nights should consider creating a moonlight garden that extends the experience late into the evening.
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FOIA policy review protects public interest, supports local compliance
The Freedom of Information Act serves a vital role in American democracy. To keep government transparent, FOIA requires government agencies to disclose information and records as requested by the public, unless the request falls under certain exclusions.
Public agencies failing to comply...
Garden smarter, not harder: Free online Four Seasons Gardening series open
URBANA, Ill. – The growing season is in full swing and University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening summer series starting in June is here to help home gardeners be successful.
Four Seasons Gardening is one of Illinois Extension’...
Children will explore energy at 4-H C.L.U.E. Camp
PEKIN, Ill. - This summer, children will have the opportunity to explore energy through hands-on activities during a new, virtual 4-H camp. C.L.U.E. (Children Looking Undercover for Energy) Camp will take place on June 10, 17 and 24. Participants will meet via Zoom from 10-11 a.m. to learn about...
Midwestern farmers, ranchers can find tools to thrive with new resource center
URBANA, Ill. – Farm life can be stressful. Most pressures, such as weather, illness, injuries, loans, and regulations, are constant and uncontrollable. Now, Midwestern farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers have direct access to a new tool to help manage stress, anxiety, depression, or...
Heirloom flowers provide fragrance, beauty, pollinator support
URBANA, Ill. Spring brings thoughts of beautiful, colorful, fragrant blooms that brighten landscapes after a long winter.
But while many anticipate the arrival of the first flowers, pollinators, too, are on the lookout. Heirloom flowers provide them with more of the resources they...
Opportunity Zones bring tax breaks to investors, develop underserved communities
URBANA, Ill. – Economically-distressed census tracts, designated as Opportunity Zones under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, provide an incentivized avenue for taxpayers to contribute to long-term economic growth in underserved areas.
The state of Illinois designated 327 tracts, the...
4G STEM Camp introduces to STEM careers
PEORIA, Ill. - For five years, 4G STEM Camp has helped young students overcome barriers by introducing them to careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). This year, the tradition will continue with a new hybrid delivery model! 4G (G + Games + Gadgets = Genius) STEM camp will...
Planning, designing a native garden
URBANA, Ill. – Those who love gardening, wildflowers, or who are tired of mowing expansive lawns should consider creating a native plant garden.
Gemini Bhalsod, a horticulture educator with...
Extension recognized for vital assistance to local governments, communities
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension continues to address the needs of Illinois communities affected by the pandemic, and its work is being recognized by the National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals. ...
Youth invited to learn computer programming at STEM Academy
Have you ever wondered how Facebook suggests the names of friends in photos or how apps recognize the sounds of birds or the plants in your yard? STEM Academy 2021 will be looking at just those questions as we dive into the world of neural networks and machine learning (tinyML). Students will...
No saddle needed to excel in 4-H Horse Bowl
URBANA, Ill. – The top 4-H horse project learners competed in the Illinois 4-H Horse Bowl Contest in March. Though competitive, the contest...
State 4-H Hippology contest fosters passion for all things equine
URBANA, Ill. -- In 4-H, learning about horses means much more than learning to ride. Young people with a passion for horses participated in recent state educational contests related to the equine industry. 4-H’s educational programs enhance members’ knowledge of horse health, breed...
