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EDDMaPs: reporting, managing, and researching invasives
Community reported data helps EDDMapS inform and drive invasive species management
EDDMapS, formerly known as The Bugwood Network, was launched 20 years ago by the University of...
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Public gardens in the fight against invasive species
If you live in the Midwest, you may be used to seeing garlic mustard thriving along forested roadsides or buckthorn shrubs taking over forests and...
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Meeting audiences where they are at with invasive species education
It was a beautiful April Saturday afternoon at the Anita Purves Nature Center in Urbana. Like most spring Saturdays, the grounds of the nature center...
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A conversation about conservation, why words matter when talking about invasive species
Emerald ash borer, bush honeysuckle, bighead carp – if any of those names made you shudder, you’re likely aware of the widespread environmental and...
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Lake County welcomes first class of Master Naturalists
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension officially launched the Master Naturalist program in Lake County in 2025, with 24 individuals completing the classroom portion of their training in the fall. Over the course of 12 weeks, trainees...
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U of I Extension offering Master Naturalist training in Oregon
OREGON, Ill.— Individuals who are passionate about nature, conservation, and strengthening their communities are invited to apply for the Illinois Master Naturalist Program, now accepting registrations for its Spring 2026 training cohort. Pre‑registration is required by March 13. Contact...
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