The mission of Illinois Extension is to serve the residents of Illinois by translating scientific research into practical, actionable information they can use across a wide range of everyday topics.

What's so important about soil? Only everything. Soil supports all life. It provides the foundation for plant growth for food production, livestock grazing, infrastructure development, and human ...

Be inspired to get outside and appreciate Illinois' natural beauty all seasons of the year. Learn about Illinois wildlife Learn about how you can support Illinois wildlife and navigate everyday ...

Come learn sewing basics and complete your fair project. Open to all youth ages 8 to 18. Everything will be provided. There is a $5 registration fee. Space is limited and registration is required.

Do you want to learn more about gardening, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you already know a lot, but want to see other techniques and ask questions? The Neighborhood ...

Properly dealing with invasive plants can lessen environmental impact. Sometimes, plants pop up in the yard that weren’t planted. Many gardeners don’t even notice at first or think the flower is cute, ...

Check out food preservation favorites to make the most of seasonally available harvests. Preserving food using a boiling water bath, pressure, or steam canner creates shelf-stable foods but can be ...

We recommend that home canners contact their local Extension office to schedule appointments for canner testing or ask about drop-off options.

Peoria 4-H teens love to be a 4-H Federation member! The group meets monthly and work together to plan fun and educational county-wide 4-H events, special recognition opportunities for 4-H volunteers, ...

URBANA, Ill. — The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, ...