As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it’s warm.

Danville Public Library is finding new ways to share knowledge and resources with the community. Three years after a native plant garden was installed at the library, visitors can now take home free ...

Cultivating native plants that naturally thrive in our region offers numerous ... It’s time to shake off those winter blues with Illinois Extension and Danville Area Community College!

With recent temperatures (January 21, 2025) getting down to around -6°F in central Illinois, plants that are growing within their hardiness zone and plants that are native to this area should be fine.

The Great Rivers Land Trust has received an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Natural Area Stewardship Grant (NAS). The grant, which is administered through the Illinois Department of Natural ...

Shabbona Lake State Park in Illinois offers serene landscapes, lush greenery, and the perfect escape from the hustle and ...

Non-native plants hurt Charleston's animal kingdom and environment. Help sustain the ecosystem by growing native plants like ...

Winter, the dormant season for most plants in the Chicago area, presents unique opportunities for restoration work targeting ...

Some of our favorite yards combine native flowers for bees and bushy thickets that harbor quail and chipmunks. Here are some ...

One by one, visitors to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden pulled out their phones snap pictures of the rare blooming plant before ...

A manatee and two calves sought refuge from the January morning chill in the warm, glassy waters of Silver Glen Springs. They ...

Common across much of Texas, frostweed put on a spectacular show during the cold front. Fans wished one another a happy ...