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Peoria Friendship House garden grows more than food
The Peoria Friendship House Community Garden is cultivating more than vegetables. Through a partnership...
Karen Weigelt using forestry tool
Using forestry tools was the core lesson at recent Extension workshop
Every tree has a story to tell, you just need the right tools to read it. Those stories are written in tree rings, hidden in their height, and tucked...
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Tree pruning workshop took root beyond the orchard
A Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension continues to produce results months after participants left Christ Orchard...
Royal Catchfly: A rare Illinois native worth growing
Royal Catchfly: A rare Illinois native worth growing
Royal catchfly (Silene regia) is one of the few Illinois native plants that sports a red bloom, making it a sought-after plant both...
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McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...
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Boone County Master Gardeners announce free fall programs for community
BELVIDERE, Ill.— The Boone County Master Gardeners will offer a series of free educational programs this fall at local libraries and community events. Residents are invited to learn about seeds, insects, trees, bats, and more through hands‑on, expert‑led sessions. All library programs are free,...
A mowed field framed by trees. The site of the prairie restoration project.
Prairie Restoration Partnership Launches in Macomb
Illinois Department of Transportation and University of Illinois Extension Begin Multi‑Year Habitat ProjectMACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and University of Illinois Extension have announced a new partnership to...
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Using forestry tools was the core lesson at recent Extension workshop
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Every tree has a story to tell, you just need the right tools to read it. Those stories are written in tree rings, hidden in their height, and tucked away in details most of us walk right past.During Forestry Skills 101: Using Forestry Tools, 13 participants plus four...
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Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader
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