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Everyday Environment Podcast

Explore the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world with a deep dive into a variety of environmental topics with your hosts Abigail, Erin, and Amy.
Everyday Environment

Latest Episode

In the final episode of our Everyday Environment season focused on climate change, we chat with Duane Friend, Illinois Extension Climate Change Specialist to explore practical ways to get involved in climate action.

Native Plants

Extension Educator Jason Haupt explains the benefits of using native plants in your plantings.

Monarch Butterflies

Peggy Doty, Extension Educator in Natural Resources, talks about Monarch Butterflies and how Illinois residents can improve habitat for them.

invasive species

Extension Educator, Jay Solomon explains why invasive species can be a threat to our landscapes, and food production.

Climate Change in Illinois

In this podcast, Educator Duane Friend talks about potential ramifications of global warming on the client in Illinois.

Organic Controls for Backyard Pests

Jason Haupt, Extension Eductor for the University of Illinois explains in this podcast how to better control insects like mosquitos in your yard without resorting to pesticides.

Coyotes in Illinois

Coyotes have to be one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S. They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and for some wild beauty. Many of these feelings depend on who you are, where you live, and even what you do for a living. Coyotes get blamed for many things they...

2016 Severe Weather Preparedness

Extension Educator Duane Friend talks about steps that can be taken before and after a weather disaster to keep you and your family safe.

Dudley Smith Initiative

A landowner with family roots in Christian County, Dudley Smith, Jr. recognized the long-term economic challenges facing agriculture in Illinois, and he anticipated their social impact on rural areas. Dudley Smith urged us not only to embrace technological advancements, but also to address the...

El Nino

The weather pattern Illinois is experiencing may parallel winter of 1982-1983. So it is possible our spring will also be similar. If so we may see a warmer and dryer spring planting season. Educator Friend will discuss this possibility.

Getting ready for Winter

Winter is near. Duane talks about the dangers of cold weather, both for people and their homes.

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