Disconnect to Reconnect: Girl Scout Challenge Builds Skills Beyond the Screen
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois is inviting youth and families to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with each other.
June 19, 2026
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Get to Know Illinois Grasses in Summer Plant Identification Series
Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from another isn’t always easy.
June 19, 2026
Along the Rock: How to Plant a Pizza Garden at Home | Tomatoes, Basil, Peppers & Gardening Tips with Bruce Black
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts welcomed back horticulture expert Bruce Black for the second installment of their gardening series, this time transforming an ordinary container into an indoor pizza garden filled with fresh ingredients perfect for homemade Italian dishes.
June 18, 2026
Good Growing: Buyer Beware – Inspect Plant Material Closely Before Purchase
Working as a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension, you’d think visiting a garden center would be fun and relaxing.
June 18, 2026
Friends of the Parks Donates $1,000 to Morrison’s Kelly Park Court Project
Morrison On the Move’s Kelly Park Court Reconstruction Project continues to gain momentum with a generous $1,000 donation from Friends of the Parks.
June 18, 2026
IDNR Announces Two Day Closure of Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Morrison-Rockwood State Park in Whiteside County will be closed to the public June 23-24 while staff apply aquatic herbicide treatment at Carlton Lake.
June 18, 2026
June 17, 2026
Prophetstown Police Department’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 20
Prophetstown Police Department’s 20th annual “Dick Brown” Fishing Derby will be on Saturday, June 20th along the Rock River at Prophetstown State Park.
June 16, 2026
Along the Rock: How Kitzman Farm Sanctuary Gives Farm Animals a Second Chance
What began as a small family farm has evolved into a growing nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care for rescued farm animals while creating educational opportunities for the Sauk Valley community.
June 12, 2026
Along the Rock: How to Plant a Succulent Container Garden | Gardening Tips with Bruce Black
Gardening enthusiasts looking for a simple way to add greenery to their homes found plenty of inspiration during this episode of Along the Rock.
June 12, 2026
