Everyday Environment Podcast

In this podcast Extension Educator Duane Friend talks about web sites from University of Illinois Extension that introduce students to Environmental Science.

Extension Educator Jason Haupt explains the importance of plant selection for butterfly survival.

In this podcast, Extension Educator Jay Solomon explains how Smart Energy will make a big difference for both energy producers and energy consumers.

Extension Educator Duane Friend explains about these common spring time pests. He gives life cycle and how to protect yourself and your family.

With the arrival of insects in the early spring comes bat season. Extension Educator, Peggy Doty explains the benefits of bats in our ecosystem.

Extension Specialist Sarah Zack explains the sources of microplastics and how we can make choices that will limit their damage to the environment.

Educators in Natural Resources and related areas are working on a new grant that will educate Illinois residents about new smart grid technologies and how to lower energy costs. Gary Letterly describes this new effort.

Educator Duane Friend talks about new found uses for a tree once common in Illinois.

Bird feeding is a popular past time. Dave Shiley, Extension Educator, describes how things like feeder placement can make a difference to your bird feeding success.

Extension Educator, Duane Friend, talks about proper cleaning of gutters during the fall.