URBANA, IL — The very nature of nature is that it is always changing. Seasons come and go, birds flit in and out of view, and water ebbs and flows constantly moving downstream.
STERLING, IL – Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on over 6,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Four volunteers from Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties were recently honored by Illinois 4-H for their selfless dedication to the University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development program.
CAMBRIDGE, IL – Cambridge Natural History Museum will hold a grand opening celebration Saturday, August 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located at 132 W. Center Street, the museum showcases a captivating collection of fossils, minerals, and Native American artifacts, all curated by a remarkable young paleontologist. Guests will even have a chance to touch a real dinosaur fossil.
URBANA, IL — One thing is for sure, if there is a farm field, insects will visit it. Having the skills to identify insects inhabiting crop fields across the Midwest improves one’s ability to identify and effectively manage insect pests while avoiding unnecessary interventions that may negatively affect beneficial insects as well as farmer profitability.
Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon is offering a community trip to Alaska June 11-22, 2025. Learn more about this trip during a free overview on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the SVCC Riverview Conference Room.
The Tri-City Trail Riders had their annual steak fry and trail ride on Saturday, July 20 at Morrison Rockwood State Park.
URBANA, IL – People plant gardens for food, flowers, and function, but planting for the birds can be beautiful and beneficial to the environment.
Several PLT#3 and Erie School District students involved in 4-H participated in the annual Whiteside County 4-H Show held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds July 11-13.
The Morrison Garden Club will host a crafting event at The Loft on Main, NFP in Morrison on Saturday, August 10th from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. or until the supplies are used up.
Rockford, IL – The Natural Land Institute (NLI) has announced the sale of one of their preserves in Carroll County to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
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