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New homeowners should take time to learn their yard
By Deborah Lane, Extension Master Gardener, Serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell CountiesAs a Master Gardener volunteer, I have...
Nipper Wildlife Refuge
Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary: A local nature classroom
By Roberta Clifton, Extension Master Naturalist, serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and TazewellOff the beaten path, but only 30 minutes from our capital...
Season 4 Invasive species
Effective invasive species management takes empathy and teamwork
In the spring 2026 season of Everyday Environment, we explored invasive species in a new and exciting way. The world of invasives typically focuses...
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Stories from the field: Managing invasive species at Emiquon Preserve
When water returned to the floodplain at The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve in west central Illinois, it marked a major restoration success....
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Illinois Extension offering local Master Naturalist training
MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. – Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties is offering a rare training opportunity this fall for those interested in becoming an Illinois Master Naturalist. Master Naturalists are Illinois Extension’s trained volunteers who advocate...
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Serve your community, become a Master Naturalist
MATTOON, Ill. – From neighborhood parks to the Shawnee National Forest, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists volunteer as environmental stewards, helping protect Illinois' natural resources while connecting people with the outdoors.Illinois Extension is accepting...
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