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Holly for the holidays
Evergreen holly species have long been a symbol of Christmas and other winter holidays and traditions. The dark green, prickly foliage, combined...
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Another successful Master Naturalist training in the books
On November 12, 2025, University of Illinois Extension welcomed 15 new Master Naturalist Interns into the volunteer program after they completed...
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Brittany Chambers steps into new role as ag and natural resources coordinator
People and nature are some of Brittany Chamber’s favorite things and now she has a job that embodies both. Brittany recently became the new...
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Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists start 4–H SPIN Clubs in Tazewell County
This spring, Tazewell County 4-H welcomed two new Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs. The Junior Master Gardener SPIN Club was led by Master Gardeners,...
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Celebrate the season at WinterFest set for Jan. 17
GENOA, Ill.—The annual WinterFest, held at the Natural Resources Education Center (NREC) in Russell Woods Forest Preserve, will be Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Russell Woods is located 1 mile west of Genoa on state route 72.University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb...
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Discover Illinois’ prehistoric past at Fossil Identification Workshop
OTTAWA, Ill. – Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of fossils found right here in Illinois! University of Illinois Extension invites fossil enthusiasts of all experience levels to a hands-on Fossil Identification Workshop on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p...
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