Morrison Garden Club’s June Featured Garden (Photos)
Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color…
June 14, 2024
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Gardening for a Hummingbird’s Travels
URBANA, Ill. — Hummingbirds are unlike any other bird. Spanning the Americas with over 330 species, hummingbirds belong to Trochilidae, the second-largest bird family in the world.
June 12, 2024
Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival Returns June 22
The 2024 Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival is a family-friendly event occurring on Saturday, June 22.
June 12, 2024
Boy Scouts Earn Woodworking Merit Badges (Photos)
Boy Scout Troop 94 camped at the Prophetstown State Recreation Area this past weekend and did a good turn for nature while there.
June 12, 2024
Hike the Hennepin on Sunday, June 16
June’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal “Hike the Hennepin” event will be held on Sunday and covers the stretch of canal from Lock 25 to Bridge 37 in Geneseo. This portion of the “Hike the Hennepin” is 4.4 miles in length and has been named the “Cardinal.”
June 11, 2024
First of Extension Webinar Series on Tuesday, June 11
URBANA, IL – Get ready to spend summer days outdoors gardening, exploring, and enjoying the growing season by adding in Four Seasons Gardening webinars beginning June 11.
June 6, 2024
Prophetstown Police Department’s Fishing Derby on June 15
Get those fishing poles ready and save the date on Saturday, June 15 for Prophetstown Police Department’s 18th Annual Dick Brown Fishing Derby at Prophetstown State Recreation Area.
June 5, 2024
Kathy Wilson to Present “Gardens: A Place For Escape”
Kathy Wilson of Marion, Iowa, gives presentations on everything from artifact storage to genealogy to Victorian death rituals to clothing that kills.
June 4, 2024
Recognizing Heat-Related Warning Signs for Gardeners and Landscapers
URBANA, IL – Landscaping and gardening are great physical exercises, and studies show they are good for emotional well-being. But those working outside must remain aware of the dangers associated with heat stress on their bodies.
June 3, 2024
Tornado Confirmed in Hooppole After Friday Morning Storm
Friday morning’s line of severe storms spawned a brief tornado in Hooppole, the National Weather Service has confirmed.
May 26, 2024
