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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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

From the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan, Illinois’ waters are incredible environmental and economic resources, supporting a diversity of plants and animals, providing drinking water for millions of people, and allowing for transportation and recreation.

2018 Soil and Water Webinars

Duane Friend, Extension Educator for the University of Illinois describes the topics in this year's Soil and Water Webinar Series. Seventeen sites across the state will play host to this timely event.

Energy Conservation

In this podcast Extension Educator Jay Solomon explains how the Christmas season is an excellent time to take stock of our energy use, and ways to save.

Driveway Sealants

Sarah Zack, Pollution Prevention Extension Specialist and Visiting Scholar at Loyola University Chicago, talks about the pros and cons of Driveway Sealants and what to look for when buying.

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.

Podcast Hosts

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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