Protect medical information to avoid hacks, identity theft
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Learn to grow with fall Master Gardener online training
URBANA, Ill. — From small farms and rural towns to the suburbs and inner-city, more than 2,600 trained Master Gardeners put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice around Illinois through community service...

Create a bird-friendly yard
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Extension’s strategic realignment means more help for Illinois families
URBANA, Ill. – Throughout history, families have grappled with how to manage chronic health conditions, eat well, balance a family budget, and create a stable beginning for their youngest family members. But modern families are faced with a new set of challenges layered on top of the long-...

Hire tree care professional with confidence
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4-H educator ready to help youth, teens in southwestern Illinois build life skills
WATERLOO, Ill. – Illinois 4-H strives to unlock the potential in every young person, helping them to dream, plan, design, build, and achieve. Around the state, University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development staff are guiding the next...

From wish to weed: our love-hate relationship with dandelions
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Pets and parked cars don't mix in summer heat
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Illinois Extension contributes to vaccination awareness effort in state
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Geothermal systems bring smaller footprint to scalable, renewable energy
URBANA, Ill. – As Illinois advances towards its goal of converting all energy systems to 100% renewable energy by 2050, it recognizes that other energy sources besides solar and wind are necessary to reach the state’s future demands. Geothermal energy could be the key to replacing...

Return to work may cause separation anxiety in furry friends
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - As people look forward to returning to full-time work schedules or vacations away from home, four-legged friends may not have the same feeling. The return to “normalcy” will be hard for many household pets who may have gotten used to more time with their owners and experience...

Summer blooms simplify warm-season grass identification
URBANA, Ill. – Most people can identify a few different trees by their leaves or flowers in bloom, but grasses are a different story. Grasses provided food and shelter for wildlife and are key to a healthy ecosystem. Learn to identify the wide variety of Illinois warm-season grasses in a...

Invite good insects into the garden to battle pests
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Irrigate gardens to beat summer heat
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Preserve food safely; Extension workshop covers the basics
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Get to know the incredible Illinois milkweed
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Grilling mistakes can be costly; stay safe during cookout season
URBANA, Ill. – Grilling is a great way to keep the kitchen cool while enjoying fresh summer foods. But the thrill of cooking outside can quickly be extinguished by a fire....

Cicada killer wasps in search of cicadas, not humans
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Learn about no-till vegetable production at twilight meeting
WATERLOO, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension is excited to be the host for the third of four twilight meetings at the Baebler Education Farms in Waterloo on Monday, July 12, 2021, starting at 6 p.m. University of Illinois Extension Educators...

Pesticide users balance risks, benefits for producers, neighbors
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