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Conservation@Home Member Spotlight: Joyce and Gordon Wassell
By Megan Todd, Extension Master Gardener, Serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell countiesDriving up the street in a Morton subdivision...
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Elwood Wildlife Preserve creates a long-lasting ecosystem for wildlife
By Ed Coleman, Extension Master Naturalist, serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell countiesIn 2020, the family members of the John...
Lynda Sharp Lower and Sarah Smith
Conservation@Home Member Spotlight: Lynda Sharp-Lower
By Sarah Smith, Master Gardener and Naturalist, serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell countiesIn 2018, Lynda and her husband Jeff moved into...
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Spring Creek Preserve: Dealing with the invasive plant problem
By Mike McGraw, Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell countiesSpring Creek Preserve, located in Tazewell...
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Lake County Welcomes First Class of Master Naturalists
Grayslake, IL  —The 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 participated in...
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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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Wild Neighbors: Beavers—Nature’s Engineers program coming to Oregon
OREGON, Ill.—Local residents will have an opportunity to learn more about one of Illinois’ most fascinating native animals during Wild Neighbors: Beavers—Nature’s Engineers, a free program offered by University of Illinois Extension. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, February...
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