This past weekend, I was standing in the shade of Hedgeapple Woods at Ewing Park II looking at a patch of native wildflowers where only a year before...
Extraordinary Winnebago County volunteer honored
In 2023, 53 individuals were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. Elizabth is the twelfth volunteer to receive this award in Winnebago County, following Kathy Koning- McClure, who received it in 2022.
Illinois 4-H honors and celebrates extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers, and...
Fall session of Naturalist Core Edcuation Training open for applications
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit will be offering Naturalist Core Education (Master Naturalist) hybrid training this fall October 2-6, Monday – Friday, 9am to 3pm. Space is limited. To begin the application process, visit...
Repurposed feed and seed bags have become support for pollinator project
LEWISTOWN, Ill - Creativity and passion for the environment have spurred on a group of volunteers who are using polypropylene feed and seed bags to help the Elkhart Pollinator Habitat. University of Illinois Extension Master...
