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Blog Posts (7)

Pollinators in soybean production- Are you in the know?

photo of a sweat bee covered in pollen
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Bee on the lookout for native bees this summer

Bee on the lookout for native bees. Native bee on an orange and red flower.
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Prepare your bees for winter

Feeding bees with syrup through the hive inner cover
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Identifying and dealing with yellowjackets

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Urban beekeeper's planned expansion pays off during pandemic

Oscar Villa, urban beekeeper, approaches his hives along the Metra tracks
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Plant cool-season annuals now!

cool season blooms - photo by Terrance Raper on Unsplash
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Good and bad trending insects: pollinators and bagworms

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News Releases (14)

Researchers call on backyard scientists to help save pollinators

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Join local beekeeper and master gardener to learn about bees and their homes

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Small bees attracted to small flowers

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Learn how to attract pollinators to your garden and why it is important

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Be a bee spotter during National Pollinator Week

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Create a caterpillar cafe out of your butterfly garden

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Meet the scientists: Alexandra Harmon-Threatt studies bee disturbances

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Are murder hornets here in Illinois; not likely

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Pollinator support tips for gardeners and homeowners

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Calling all pollinator fans: University of Illinois seeks citizen scientists

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Local Youth Learn about Bees and Candle Making

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Extension to Host Beekeeping Workshops

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Extension to Host Beekeeping Workshops

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4-H Teens Educate Youth & Community on Pollinator Habitats

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Douglas B. Gucker

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator

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