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Quail comeback
By Carla Rich Montez, Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties   Almost everywhere you look on...
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Master Naturalists put research into action around the state and in your backyard
What is a Master Naturalist? We get that question a lot at University of Illinois Extension. Master...
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New Illinois Pollinator website provides knowledge and tools for users to become active pollinator conservationists
The new Illinois Pollinator website is raising awareness about the importance of pollinators and...
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Look for early spring wildlife
The transition zone between winter and spring is a fascinating time to explore the wildlife of Illinois.  Here are a few of the neat opportunities...
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Mother's Day Flower Walks to take place on May 11
GENOA, Ill. - On Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the day before Mother’s Day, University of Illinois Extension offers guided wildflower walks at the Natural Resource Education Center (NREC) in Russell Woods Forest Preserve.  Russell Woods is located 1 mile west of Genoa on state...
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Cicadas 2024 - a once in a lifetime experience
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Join Illinois Extension and Nicholas Conservatory on Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Nicholas Conservatory for a lively program: Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience. Learn more about the upcoming May and June appearances of Broods XIII and XIX,...
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