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Cluster of Spotted bee balm blooms with pink bracts
When familiar plants surprise us: A look at spotted bee balm
Do you ever ‘rediscover’ a plant? And by ‘rediscover’ I mean, you are fully aware of the plant, you can identify it, it is abundant in the landscape...
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Celebrate America with red, white, and blue native plants
From fireworks and parades to picnics and pool parties, the Fourth of July is filled with celebrations. While gardens may not be the main attraction...
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Supporting pollinators around the clock with native plants
Most people think of bees and butterflies when they think of pollinators. However, many plants receive visits from pollinators in the evening and...
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Give Pollinators a Boost This National Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week, June 22–28, is the perfect time to evaluate how pollinator-friendly your backyard is and to explore ways to support these...
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Grow healthier ecosystems at home this pollinator month
URBANA, Ill. — Planting native flowers in a backyard, patio container, or community garden can provide critical food and habitat for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. This June, in recognition of National Pollinator Month, University of Illinois Extension encourages community members to...
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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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The Buzz About Bees

What's all the Buzz about Bees? Illinois Extension is here with information

Join University of Illinois Extension and Extension Educator Sreelakshmi Suresh in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday webinar sponsored by...

Tricky Pollinator Questions and Answers

Are my annual plants “junk food” for bees? Can I help pollinators by not mowing my lawn? How can I help pollinators thrive if I don’t have a garden? This presentation explorespollinator questions that have nuanced, uncertain, or controversial answers. 
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