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Events (7)

Planning a Multipurpose Pond: Everyday Environment Online Webinar

1 PM

Thu, 06/04/2020 - 12:00

Online

photo of pond

Green Infrastructure Webinar Series: An Introduction

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 12:00

Webinar

rain bucket

Explaining the Greenhouse Effect: Everyday Environment Online Webinar

1 PM

Thu, 06/11/2020 - 12:00

Online

photo of the world

Green Infrastructure Webinar Series: Green Roofs

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Fri, 06/12/2020 - 12:00

Webinar

green roof

Green Infrastructure Webinar Series: Green Walls

1 PM

Fri, 06/19/2020 - 12:00

Online

green walls

All About the Clouds

1 p.m.

Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:00

Webinar

Green Infrastructure Webinar Series: Permeable Pavement

1 PM - 2:30 PM

Fri, 06/26/2020 - 12:00

Online

pavement

Blog Posts (14)

The Power of Questions

Two Trees You Should Never Plant in Illinois

Colorado blue spruce is a non-native, commonly planted landscape tree that suffers from many issues here in Illinois.

Invasive Species

Garlic mustard is in full bloom right now with clusters of tiny white flowers and distinctive leaves that have a garlic-like aroma when crushed.

Sense of Wonder

sense of wonder

Starting a Garden: Season Extension

Cold frame with vegetables growing inside in the fall.

Adopt the Pace of Nature

lady journaling outside in a notebook

Rapid Response to Ramorum Blight

This rhododendron shoot is infected with the pathogen Phytopthora ramorum, displaying the typical symptoms of ramorum blight. PC UI Plant Clinic

Weeding out Invasives

The green foliage in this picture is bush honeysuckle, which is an invasive species that dominates forest understories in Illinois. If not weeded out...

Landscape Drainage for Homeowners

A puddle

Bald Eagles: Noble bird or thieving scavenger?

Bald Eagle

Walks of Discovery

dirt path through trees

Talking Biodiversity, Habitat, and Sustainability in the American Landscape

Blog title

Pick the Christmas Tree Right for You - Artificial vs. Real

College of ACES Dean and Extension Director Connect With Staff and Stakeholders

Dr. Shelly Nickols-Richardson shaking hands with a 4-H teen

News Releases (6)

Website serves ag, natural resource industries

Master Naturalist Applications open through April 30, 2020

Wee Naturalists Monthly Program at Odell Library in Morrison Feb 22

Soil and Water Management training to take place in Monmouth

Tips to Help Drivers Avoid Deer Vehicle Accidents

Illinois Extension has Resources to help with Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategies

Staff (3)

Duane Friend

Duane Friend

Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship

Erin Garrett

Erin Garrett

Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship

Doug Gucker staff picture

Douglas B. Gucker

Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms