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Master Naturalist
Events
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Master Naturalist Education: Critter Cove
Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:00
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Winter Trails and Naturalist Tales - 2023
Sat, 01/28/2023 - 12:00
Torstenson's Education Center 13735 Cook Road, Pecatonica, IL
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Piney Creek Ravine Ecology Hike
Sun, 02/05/2023 - 12:00
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Meet the Educators - Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, Horticulture
Tue, 02/07/2023 - 12:00
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Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening Symposium 2023
Sat, 02/11/2023 - 12:00
The Vibrant Arena at The MARK
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Meet the Educators - Rebecca Crumrine, SNAP-Education
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:00
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Meet the Educators - Judy Schmidt & Emily Schoenfelder, 4-H
Tue, 02/21/2023 - 12:00
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Meet the Educators - Richard Proffer, Community & Economic Development
Tue, 02/28/2023 - 12:00
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Meet the Educators - Kevin Brooks, Farm Business Management & Marketing
Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00
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Master Volunteer Meeting: Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit
Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00
Illinois Central College, AIT Building
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Illinois Master Naturalist Training
Tue, 03/14/2023 - 12:00
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Tue, 05/16/2023 - 12:00
Various natural locations in western Illinois
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April in Paris Gardening Seminar 2023
Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00
Betty Jane's Kitchen
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Blog Posts
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Slow down this Winter Solstice, learn to love winter like the farmer
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Extension Master Naturalists explore Prairie Hills Wetland Reserve and build new partnership with Prairie Land Conservancy
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Tips for staying safe when hiking during hunting season
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Let's talk turkey: Fact or fiction
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Discover how people are working together to make science better
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Share space and give your wildlife neighbors a chance
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The Naturalist News blog is back!
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Five Tips for Healthy Ponds
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Extension Master Naturalist Spotlight: Peggy West
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Thank a volunteer this week
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Of blue jays and pin oaks: How jays have shaped our oak forests around the world
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New hybrid model expands Master Gardener and Naturalist training options
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Master Naturalists involved with Citizen Science programs
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Unique soil conditions create biodiversity in Flatwood Forests
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The funky, fidgety wildbird of Illinois Winters: dark-eyed junco
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Crows come home to roost
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Pokeweed teaches us to ask questions about the natural world
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Wild songbird illness still undiagnosed
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Nature's Technicolor Dreamcoat: The science of fall color
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JDC prairie project provides many benefits to county and residents
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Trees can help reverse effects of climate change
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The hunt for orange September, searching for monarch roosts
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Fall is spider season as orb-weavers spin bigger webs
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Using natives in a home landscape
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Engagement in nature helps youth academically
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Want to help wildlife in Illinois? Protect their habitat
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Scat Chat: What animal droppings can tell us
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Prescribed fire as a management tool
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A personal run-in with the invasive gypsy moth
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Ode to the Opossum
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Stop taking crummy snapshots: 5 tips for amazing nature photos
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Master Naturalist Pam Tomka inspires others to enjoy nature through her grant writing skills
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Spirals in Nature
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Preserve soil health with microorganisms
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Adding more blooms to your garden invites more birds
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The robins have returned, but did they ever leave?
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Native plant education aids natural habitat preservation
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Periodical cicadas emerge in 2021 but the best is yet to come
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Species Profile - Japanese Stiltgrass
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Best Practices for Sharing Plants to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
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Stop the spread of jumping worms and other invasive species
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Invasive Jumping Worms Confirmed in Peoria County
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How not to retire when you retire - join the Master Naturalists
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Edible wild mushrooms are more than just your next meal
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Why did the snake cross the road? Illinois reptiles migrate safely with spring road closure
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Pollinator Partnership honors Extension Master Naturalists
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Garden fun for families on Spring Break
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Three astounding benefits of creating art from data
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Why garlic mustard succeeds when other plants fail
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Species Profile - Harbinger-of-Spring
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Eliminating the Competition...Allelopathy in Plants
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Leucism in Nature
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Reason for the Rime
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Winter: A time for storytelling
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Positive Change Can Make a Difference in Your Community
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Missing the Middle: The Importance and Fragility of the Shrublands Habitat
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Nature’s Current Event: Frost Flowers
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Master Naturalist Profile: “The Butterfly Lady”
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Light is magical
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Species Profile – Crawfish Frog
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Nature's Current Events: Sandhill Crane Migration
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Event: Annual Day of Learning
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What we have in common
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Species Profile: White Oak
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Ecological Profile: Hill Prairies of Illinois
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Project Profile: Kids and Nature
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Local OPAL- Guiding People to Nature
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Contemplation of trees
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Master Naturalists at Meadowbrook
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Master Naturalist Profile: Nachusa Prairie Steward
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East Central Illinois Master Naturalists
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Welcome to Naturalist News
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Science is learning
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Sensational Senses
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Virtual book study group keeps master volunteers connected and learning
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Chautauqua Refuge gains attention through Master Naturalist’s writing skills
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Get Out on the Trails
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Adopt the Pace of Nature
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Local Master Naturalist volunteer builds website to encourage people to enjoy local natural areas
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Old Trees
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Why Should You Draw in Your Journal?
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Walks of Discovery
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Talking Biodiversity, Habitat, and Sustainability in the American Landscape
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Master Naturalists invest time and talents volunteering at Wildlife Prairie Park
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Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle joins Extension team as horticulture educator
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Master volunteers’ involvement at Mason Tree Nursery expands to help 8-state Project Wingspan
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College of ACES dean and extension director connect with staff and stakeholders
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Master Naturalists volunteer at Fulton-Mason Eagle Day
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What I Do and Why It Matters - Christine Belless
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Science Adventure Day helps draw kids outdoors in Canton
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Hidden Treasure
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News Releases
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Connect with natural world, join Western Illinois Master Naturalists
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Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Volunteer Service Recognized at Annual Holiday Gathering
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Master Naturalists get out in the field to protect Illinois’ natural resources
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Illinois Extension Plans its 24th “Nursery School- Lessons in Gardening” Symposium for Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark
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Share your time and talents and become a Glacier's Edge Master Naturalist
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Extension Master Naturalists explore Prairie Hills Wetland Reserve and build new partnership with Prairie Land Conservancy
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Hall High School Students Continue Environmental Stewardship
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Hall High School Conservation Garden is Saving Species!
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Family centered nature program continues through August 11
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7 ways to reduce your lawn's dependence on chemicals, water, and mowing
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4-H Pollinator Celebration set at Hall High School
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University of Illinois Extension Welcomes New Master Gardener & Master Naturalist Extra Help Program Coordinator
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Extension Master Naturalist uses art skills to enhance environment education
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Next Master Naturalist training begins in August for tri-county area
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Learn more about the Flora, Fauna, and Fungi of the Mississippi Palisades State Park
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Registration opens for summer 2022 Master Naturalist hybrid training
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Master Naturalists advocate for diversity in ecosystems and volunteer program
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Native Shrubs in Illinois
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Inspired by nature, take home kits provide learning experience for youth
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Native Trees in Illinois
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Visit the Master Gardener Plant Sale for quality you can trust
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Why plant natives?
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How the month of April can make you a better gardener
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Beautify your landscape with plants from the annual Master Gardener Plant Sale
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New hybrid model expands Master Gardener and Naturalist training options
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New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship
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Learn the art of Nature Journaling at the Carolyn Mason Education Day
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Master Naturalists help rid park of invasive species
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Pollinator pockets
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Build confidence in fruit tree pruning with free educational workshop
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Environmental educator to bring west-central Illinois nature to your backyard
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How to use the 9 flower shapes to make your landscape something special
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The 5 senses plants use to thrive
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Green spaces and their benefits on humans
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Protecting our environment and providing education is important to volunteer program
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Geometric shapes in landscapes add interest
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JDC prairie project provides many benefits to county and residents
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Embrace the winter! Count feeder birds for science!
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Cultivating Connections
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Toluca Coal Mine Fall Festival hosts Marshall-Putnam Extension activities
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Free learning experience offered in a take home kit
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Should you make your garden tidy in the fall or spring?
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Spruce and Callery pear can be problematic for your midwestern landscape
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Monarch Migration Festival to take place in person
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Master Naturalist Native Tree and Shrub Sale 2022
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Wondering how to rid your landscape of parasitic plants?
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Master Naturalist Pam Tomka inspires others to enjoy nature through her grant writing skills
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Extension expands leadership focused on natural resources, energy, environment
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Free learning experience offered in a take home kit
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Learn about heirloom gardening and native plants at free garden tour
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Weeds or wildflowers? It's a matter of perspective
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Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Free Summer Series Webinars
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Master Naturalists train 15 new environmental steward volunteers
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Invasive jumping worms confirmed in Peoria County
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Take home kits offer learning experiences for children
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It's wild out there! Learn about nature at Master Naturalist education day
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The gardening methods you need to tell goodbye
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Extension is here to share in your gardening triumphs and woes
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Pollinator Partnership honors Extension Master Naturalists
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Become a citizen scientist and record precipitation in your neighborhood
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There is Still Time to Register for “A Naturalist’s Virtual Seminar” Offered by the University of Illinois Extension!
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Plant tags provide valuable information
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“A Naturalist’s Virtual Seminar” Offered by the University of Illinois Extension
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Planning flower gardens for those hot, dry spots
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Winter take home learning kits now available through Illinois Extension
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Learn to identify trees in winter with bark, twigs, buds
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Expand your iris IQ
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LaSalle Public Library to Host University of Illinois Extension Live Virtual Program “Winter Bird Feeding”
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Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Master Naturalist Training 2021
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Take home learning kits for children now available
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Overwintering annuals is possible with these tips
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Explore, learn and grown with Wee Naturalists virtual program
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Carroll-Lee-Whiteside counties looking for Master Naturalists
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October Master Gardener Column
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Attend astronomy webinar to learn more about the night sky
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September 2020 Master Gardener Column
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Taking a deep dive into aquatic plant identification
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Virtual book study group keeps Master Volunteers connected and learning
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Learn how to tell which grass is which
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Mushrooms of Illinois Webinar
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Harvest milkweed pods; plant Monarch butterfly garden
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6th Annual Monarch Migration Festival to be held online
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Master Naturalist evening classes begin September 22
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August Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps
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Master Naturalist Native Tree and Shrub Sale
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July Master Gardener Column
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Master Naturalist Applications Now Accepted for Tri-County Training in August
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Get Out on the Trails This Summer
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June Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps
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Local Program Taught How All Can Support Native Mason Bees
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Invasive Species Symposium 2020
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Take a virtual hike through Shawnee's natural areas
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Master Naturalist Applications open through April 30, 2020
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April Master Gardener Column
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Local Master Naturalist Volunteer Builds Website to Encourage People to Enjoy Local Natural Areas
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Program cancellations and postponements
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All Levels of Gardening Experience Encouraged to Attend Gardeners’ BIG Day
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Local Volunteers Plan Spring Fling Garden Day
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February Master Gardener Column
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Illinois Master Naturalist Program Accepting Applications for June Training
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Winter Tree ID Walk at Spoon River College Arboretum
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Mason Bees Workshop
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Master Naturalists invest time and talents volunteering at Wildlife Prairie Park
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University of Illinois Extension announces Four Seasons of Gardening Winter Webinar Series Dates and Topics
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MidWinter Horticulture Workshop is set for January 25
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Illinois Master Naturalist Training to be Held at Giant City
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Campus Rain Garden Receives Upgrades
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Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists Shared Information at Fair
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Master Volunteers’ Involvement at Mason Tree Nursery Expands to Help 8-State Project Wingspan
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Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists Share Information at Fair
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University of Illinois Extension Announces New Horticulture and Naturalist Education Course
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Illilnois Extension Presents Fall Harvest of Horticulture in Aledo, Ill on September 21
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Master Naturalists Contribute Photos to Rend Lake Visitor Center
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Staff
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Christine Belless
Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator
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Amanda Christenson
Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
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Julia Duncan
Agriculture Program Coordinator
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Christopher Enroth
Horticulture Educator
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Sarah Fellerer
Master Naturalist Program Coordinator & Kendall County Master Gardener Program Coordinator
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Wendy Ferguson
Horticulture Program Coordinator
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Mary Fischer
Agriculture and Natural Resources (Horticulture) Educator
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Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle
Agriculture and Natural Resources (Horticulture) Educator
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Duane Friend
State Master Naturalist and Climate Change Specialist
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Holly Froning
Kankakee County Master Gardener & Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
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Abigail Garofalo
Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator
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Erin Garrett
Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator
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Sarah Gaulke
Graduate Student
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Douglas B. Gucker
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
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Shibu Kar
Assistant Dean, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Program Leader
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Nancy Kuhajda
Will County Master Gardener, Master Naturalist & Master Composter Program Coordinator
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Jenny Lee
Program Coordinator, Master Gardener/Master Naturalist
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Amy Lefringhouse
Natural Resources, Environment and Energy Educator
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Judy Lemenager
Kankakee County Office Support Assistant
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Christina Lueking
Horticulture Extension Educator
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Mary Nelson
Whiteside County Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator
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Joy O'Keefe
Assistant Professor, Wildlife Extension Specialist
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Kimberly Rohling
Horticulture Educator
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Sarah Ruth
Horticulture and Natural Resources Program Coordinator
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Ross Wantland
Director of Curriculum Development and Education, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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