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

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This week we chat with Peggy Anesi, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator for Illinois Extension in northern Illinois. Peggy brings a wealth of experience in environmental education and shares her experiences working to engage different audiences all about water.

Woodpeckers in Illinois

Peggy Doty, Extension Educator in Natural Resources discusses the woodpecker's place in the ecosystem.

Disaster Preparedness

In this podcast, Illinois Extension Educator, Duane Friend talks about items that should be in your disaster preparedness kit.

Environmental Science for students

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

Butterflies in Illinois

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

Smart Energy

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

Buffalo Gnats

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

Bat Season starts in Illinois

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

Microplastics in our Environment

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

New Grant for Smart Grid Education

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.

Osage Orange

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

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