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Read article: Taking a closer look at the Panicum genus
Taking a closer look at the Panicum genus
Recently I led a three-day online course on grass identification. Thanks to those of you who participated! One of the things I focused on is how...
Nipper Wildlife Refuge
Read article: Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary: A local nature classroom
Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary: A local nature classroom
By Roberta Clifton, Extension Master Naturalist, serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and TazewellOff the beaten path, but only 30 minutes from our capital...
a native bumble bee visiting a native plant, blue vervain. photo by Layne Knoche
Read article: Resources for city planners: native gardens and landscaping code
Resources for city planners: native gardens and landscaping code
This is the first of several blog posts that we hope will be helpful to city planners as they try to navigate updating their residential landscaping...
Cereal rye emerging through corn stover in a field
Read article: Cover crop conversations: Profitability, soil health, and yield
Cover crop conversations: Profitability, soil health, and yield
When evaluating cover crops, many conversations begin with one question: Are they profitable? In...

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Illinois Extension hosts free community event Sunday, Aug. 30
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension will host an Extension Connection Community Day on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kane County Idea Garden in St. Charles. This FREE open house will feature activities for all ages highlighting the environment, gardening, food,...

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Which Grass is Which? Nuisance Grass Identification

Grass identification doesn’t have to be impossible. By learning tips and tricks that you can use in the field, grass identification is achievable! Come learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify over 50 common grasses in Illinois during this three-part workshop. The course will...

Which Grass is Which? Prairie Grass Identification

Grass identification doesn’t have to be impossible. By learning tips and tricks that you can use in the field, grass identification is achievable! Come learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify over 50 common grasses in Illinois during this three-part workshop. The course will...

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Shiba 'Shibu' Kar

Assistant Dean: Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Program Leader. Associate Director of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant