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Small lawn tasks now may mean beautiful lawns next spring
KANKAKEE, Ill. – Fall is the perfect time to repair any lawn damage. As lawns go dormant, a few simple techniques may make the difference for beautiful spring lawns, says James Theuri, University of Illinois Extension educator.  "Fall weather means there is less watering...

Extension provides youth activities on rain gardens, watersheds, wetlands
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Teacher Tuesdays provide STEAM resources for educators
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New educators and specialists join Illinois Extension team
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Unsightly black spots on maple leaves won’t harm trees
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Hold on to summer with home hydroponics
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Select the right tree for fall planting in Illinois
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Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain
URBANA, Ill. – While it’s normally a bad idea to stand on a wet surface and plug something in, electric vehicles are built to do just that. With electric vehicles growing in popularity, people are curious about charging in inclement weather, says Thomas Bruhl, a member of the...

Learn to extend your gardening season at free Extension webinar
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Taking a deep dive into aquatic plant identification
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New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy
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Census count determines wildlife, environment funding
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Protect streambanks with erosion-control practices
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Tips to create good financial habits
URBANA, Ill.- Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with ...

Learn how to tell which grass is which
URBANA, Ill. – When looking at green blades of grass, it can be difficult to tell the difference between species. Identifying grasses does not have to be tricky with help from University of Illinois Extension. This fall, join Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Educator...

Harvest milkweed pods; plant Monarch butterfly garden  
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois needs to plant milkweed, and a lot of it, over the next 18 years to ensure the state’s official insects, monarch butterflies, survive.   ...

Plant native perennials in the fall for healthy spring growth
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Two Free Online Personal Finance Classes with Catholic Charities in Kankakee Counties
Please call 815-933-7791 ext: 9910 to register! Thursday, September 10th @ 2:00PM How to Save Money on Food At the end of a busy day, when you’re hungry and tired, do you go home knowing you’re all set to prepare a tasty, healthy...

Prolong shelf life of garden-fresh produce with good harvest habits
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Benefit your health and environment by growing your own vegetables
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