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Nature helps rural communities build resilience
Imagine if the river just down the road were not only a place to fish, but a way to connect generations through shared storytelling. Or picture...
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Reduce insect conflicts with a naturalistic approach
While enjoying the outdoors, we often come into contact with insects, for better or worse. From buzzing mosquitoes to wasps interrupting outdoor...
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Leave the leaves: Fall cleanup affects beneficial insects
In the fall, many gardeners want to clear away dead leaves, trim back perennials, and give their landscape a clean, tidy appearance. However,...
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Bison: Prairie engineers of Illinois
What gardeners can learn from one of Illinois' most influential prairie animals.Most people think of bison as animals of the western plains. Yet...
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Forest Quest leads youth into nature this Thanksgiving week
GENOA, Ill. — Children looking for adventure during Thanksgiving break can discover the outdoors through Forest Quest, a hands-on nature day camp offered by University of Illinois Extension and the DeKalb County Forest Preserve District.Taking place Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24,...
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Recycle pumpkin season with a smash at Illinois Extension composting events
URBANA, Ill. — Like the changing of the leaves, fall can seem fleeting. Enjoy seasonal vibes — until the porch pumpkins start to decay. When that happens, where do the pumpkins go?“Many do not realize that a thrown-away pumpkin does not break down and disappear on its own without leaving...
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Community Science in Your Backyard

At Everyday Environment, we enjoy noticing everyday observations of cool things in nature, many of which can be found in backyards and local parks. These everyday observations can be used to help scientists better understand the climate, species phenology, and more. Explore how everyone can...

Ecology at Your Home

Remember back in grade school biology learning about things like the carbon cycle? How about evolution? Or even things like a predator-prey relationship? These are all important aspects of ecology that, when paired with a few design considerations, can teach everyone how to make any landscape an...
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