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Flavor summer with backyard basil
URBANA, Ill. – Nothing says summer like enjoying freshly harvested herbs from your garden or patio. “One of the easiest, most prolific, and flavorful herbs to grow is basil,” says Brittnay Haag, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. While there are many...

Summer STEM professional development for educators
PEKIN, Ill. - Exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers, science inquiry, and building relationships with students are the topics being offered in the Teacher Tuesdays Summer Series for educators of all kinds. This summer, three online events, led by University of...

More than $100 billion still available for small businesses
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Meet the scientists: David Zaya studies plant communities
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Is there a pollinator apocalypse on the horizon?
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Cicadas begin to emerge early in cycle
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Extension adds county leadership staff
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Illinois 4-H members step up to serve communities
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What will that caterpillar become?
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Restaurants make critical menu adjustments, safety practices
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Extension to continue online events, 4-H shows in July
URBANA, Ill. – As the state of Illinois moves into Phase 3 of the coronavirus Restore Illinois plan, University of Illinois Extension continues to provide research-based educational programs for families, farmers, and businesses in formats that support public health and safety priorities....

At-home animal slaughter involves risk, challenges
URBANA, Ill. - Supply chain and distribution challenges are leaving producers stranded with animals ready for market but no place to go. Some may consider custom slaughter or butchering at-home as a way to relieve this pressure. While producers are able to slaughter their own animals, this...

Beware hidden danger of electric shock drowning
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Learn to manage pests and diseases in the home landscape
URBANA, Ill. – As the days get longer and wetter, gardens come alive but so do many other organisms. Join Horticulture Educator Austin Little as he discusses common garden pests and diseases through a proactive plant...

Green infrastructure systems provide environmental and economic benefits
Green infrastructure is a cost-effective, resilient approach to managing wet weather impacts that provides many community benefits. Through Greening Up: A Green Infrastructure Series, University of...

Parents can encourage positive youth development while staying-at-home
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Have a garden question? The answer is only a click away
URBANA, Ill. – Whether you’re ankle-deep in water in your yard or are trying to introduce children to gardening, you can trust University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts for the answer. In addition to dozens of blogs and workshops, one can now watch live webinars and join a new...

Helping communities: the answer may include green space
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Creating affordable, inclusive broadband strategies for communities
URBANA, Ill. - Illinois community leaders are encouraged to review the recent University of Illinois Extension government webinars on CONNECT...

Leadership during financial cutbacks
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