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From member to 4-H Hall of Famer, Burke leads multi-state Extension impact in agriculture

URBANA, Ill. — Leading and guiding University of Illinois Extension’s growing team of agricultural experts is no small feat. Last year, the team developed and delivered programs that drew over 95,000 people, both virtually and in person, across the state. From livestock and row crops to…
Interactive art in nature celebration glows with spirit of sustainability

URBANA, Ill. — The costume Eliana Brown wore to last year’s Illuminating Art in Nature event created one of many memorable moments. 

“I was a swallowtail butterfly, which is a pollinator our garden supports, complete with large yellow wings,” said Brown, director of the Red Oak…
University of Illinois launches Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security, and Health Integration

URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension celebrated the launch of a new Center focused on food, nutrition, and health at an event that brought partners together from across campus and Illinois. 

The Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security, and Health Integration is a…
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Create a caterpillar cafe out of your butterfly garden
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension encourages gardeners to take their butterfly garden to the next level. Kelly Allsup, Extension horticulture educator, says the project can be challenging and rewarding....
4-H webinar aims to help children stay safe while home alone
PEKIN, Ill. - This year, the virtual and hybrid learning models adopted by many schools may cause some students to stay home alone while their parents go back to work. “Staying Safe at Home” is a new, virtual program offered by University...
Get the most from your energy budget
URBANA, Ill. – Understanding how electric utilities work and the services available can help residents and governments invest resources wisely and save money. In a series of energy policy webinars, University of Illinois Extension's energy efficiency...
Grow apple trees in your urban garden
URBANA, Ill. – Apple trees have been a common landscape feature throughout human history. As humans become more urban-dwelling, apple trees are finding new homes in cosmopolitan landscapes far from familiar orchards. “Urban apple trees are usually dwarf varieties or columnar apple trees...
Controlling crab grass can be a summer-long task
URBANA, Ill. – Recent rains have caused a common spring-time foe, crabgrass, to reappear. Crabgrass is often thought of as a spring-emerging weed, but with enough moisture, crabgrass can germinate any time in the growing season, challenging homeowners. “Crabgrass is an abundant seed...
Virtual and in-person tours available for annual pumpkin field day
URBANA, Ill. – From jack-o’-lanterns to gourds, University of Illinois Extension has research updates on all things pumpkin. Since 2014, Illinois Extension staff conduct agricultural field trials regularly to compare yields of different pumpkin varieties grown under realistic conditions...
Choose drought tolerant plants for homeowners
URBANA, Ill. - It can be a challenge to choose plants that will survive Illinois’ changing weather patterns. "While we can go inside and enjoy the air conditioning, our plants don’t have the same luxury," says Gemini Bhalsod, University of...
Face your older years with health, happiness, confidence
URBANA, Ill. – Age may just be a number, but 2020 is putting that statement to the test. University of Illinois Extension educators offer suggestions for handling the physical and emotional challenges of aging, especially in light of the current health challenges.   “Now more than...

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