4-H Archery State Shoot

Register July 15-Sept 7!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests…

Lifelong Learning. Lifelong Impact: Illinois Extension's Strategic Plan Launch

Be part of Extension’s transformative future.

Illinois Extension’s strategic planning process, which began in February 2023, has created opportunities for many voices to contribute their own vision…

What is the Midwest Climate Hub?

The Midwest Climate Hub provides agricultural producers with information to help them cope with climate change by linking research, education, and Extension partnerships. Laurie Nowatzke,…

2024 State Master Naturalist Conference

Sitting between two mighty rivers, the Illinois and Mississippi, west-central Illinois is a landscape shaped by water and home to wetlands, prairies, and woodlands.

Explore the land between…

4-H Shotgun State Shoot

Register July 15 - Sept 7!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests…

Tree Identification Walk at SIU

Take a stroll through Southern Illinois University's campus and learn how to identify trees using dichotomous keys.  We'll also discuss some benefits of landscape trees as well as some common…

Illinois 4-H Scholarship Webinar

Are you age 15-18 and do you plan to attend a trade school, community college, or University after high school?  

Then this webinar is for you!  In this webinar we will explore the…

Current Funding Opportunities for Energy and the Environment

Learn what funding is available to help communities address pollution and invest in clean energy.  

A wide variety of funding is available for municipalities to install green infrastructure…

Discover the Benefits of Engaging with Nature

Give any landscape personality through design choices. 

In a culture increasingly dominated by technology and highly manipulated landscapes, connecting with nature can seem impossible. Explore…

Eating for Eye Health

Explore more about your eyes and how to keep them healthy.

Age-related eye diseases are the leading cause of blindness and vision problems in the United States, but luckily, you can do things to…