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Read article: Southern Illinois field trip to the 2023 Master Naturalist Conference inspires community and new ideas
Southern Illinois field trip to the 2023 Master Naturalist Conference inspires community and new ideas
Every fall, nature lovers from around the state lace up their hiking boots and head out into the field for the annual Master Naturalist State...
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Read article: Bison and America's prairie ecosystem
Bison and America's prairie ecosystem
This week marks the official beginning of autumn as far as our calendar is concerned but the natural world began the transition toward fall weeks ago...
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Read article: Tulips in the treetops: Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulips in the treetops: Liriodendron tulipifera
On a recent family vacation, I was able to revisit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As I return to places I was privileged to visit as a...

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Master Naturalists kick off native sale
URBANA, Ill — The East Central Illinois Master Naturalists are once again hosting their Native Tree and Shrub Sale. The ordering period will be open from September 5th through October 13 or as supplies last...
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Build drought-tolerant gardens this fall for next summer’s blooms
URBANA, Ill. — Many Illinois gardens are entering the fall stressed from the lack of summer rains combined with scorching hot temperatures. These conditions easily stress some plants; however, many plants quickly adapt to hot, dry conditions. Drought-tolerant plants are not only tough and...

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