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The Hidden Dangers of Sharing Firewood: Protecting Our Trees
If there is one certainty for all humans is that we are drawn to natural elements. Two of the best examples are how we can become transfixed when...
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From trees to trouble: how leaves harm water quality
The natural process of trees shedding leaves in the fall is the most visible sign of trees preparing for winter dormancy. Shedding leaves is a tree’s...
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How sunlight can change tree shape
Several years ago, we had an extra pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) after all the plants were distributed at the East Central Illinois Master...
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How to identify cicada damage on trees
The signs of this year’s historic cicada hatch are still around, although all of our periodic cicadas are now quietly underground, feeding away on...
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Learn how to properly manage your forest
Join Chris Evans, University of Illinois Extension Forestry Specialist for a Forest Management Plan Workshop on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elizabeth Community Building, HWY 20 West, Elizabeth, IL. There will be a $40 fee to attend this workshop. Pre-registration is...
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Trees and Fall Leaves Workshop at Schurmeier Teaching Forest
As the leaves change colors, the University of Illinois Extension and the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation invite youth aged 6-12 and their families to join a free outdoor adventure at the Trees and Fall Leaves Workshop at Schurmeier Teaching Forest, 147 E. Reusch Rd., Elizabeth, IL, on...
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Planting trees in fall brings benefits spring doesn't afford
JOLIET, Ill – As the forecast starts showing cooler temperatures, many people are ready to get outside and continue to soak up the last bit of sunshine before winter.  But while people are focused on summer activities that they love, things like gardening and planting are often dismissed as...
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Be Safe When Trimming Trees Near Power Lines

Trees and power lines often find themselves mingling together causing safety concerns and requiring a utility’s attention. Oftentimes people aren’t happy about what has to happen next. From funny shaped trees to proper trimming techniques to picking out the right tree to plant around lines, this...

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