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Events
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Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit Master Naturalist Partner and Project Spotlight
3 PM
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Soil Testing, Site Selection
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Bellrose Island Tour Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell Master Gardeners and Naturalists
10:45 AM
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00
Bellrose Meadows at 1002 N. Schrader, Havana
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Master Naturalist Meeting
10AM
Thu, 04/29/2021 - 12:00
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Cool-Season Grasses | Which Grass is Which
2 PM
Fri, 04/30/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Trees and Shrubs (Arbor Day)
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 04/30/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Macon County Master Gardener Plant Sale 2021
9 AM - 2 PM
Sat, 05/01/2021 - 12:00
Macon County Fairgrounds
3700 North Westlawn Avenue
Decatur, IL
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Favorite Annuals and Perennials
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 05/07/2021 - 12:00
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Vegetable Gardening
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 05/14/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Turf Maintenance and Management
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 12:00
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Master Naturalist Meeting
10AM
Thu, 05/27/2021 - 12:00
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Controlling Weeds in the Garden
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 05/28/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Diseases and Disorders
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 06/04/2021 - 12:00
Online
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National Trails Day
Sat, 06/05/2021 - 12:00
Galesburg
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Composting
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 06/11/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Natives
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 06/18/2021 - 12:00
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Master Naturalist Meeting
Thu, 06/24/2021 - 12:00
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Pollinators
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 06/25/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Master Naturalist Meeting
10AM
Thu, 07/22/2021 - 12:00
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Master Naturalist Meeting
10AM
Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:00
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Monarch Migration Festival
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 12:00
Galesburg
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Blog Posts
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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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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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Christopher Enroth
Horticulture Extension Educator
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Sarah Fellerer
Master Naturalist Program Coordinator and Kane, Kendall County Master Gardener Program Coordinator
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Wendy Ferguson
Horticulture Program Coordinator
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Mary Fischer
Extension Educator, Horticulture
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Duane Friend
Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship
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Holly Froning
Program Coordinator, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist-Kankakee County
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Erin Garrett
Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship
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Douglas B. Gucker
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
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Dena Hyde
Agriculture Program Coordinator
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Nancy Kuhajda
Program Coordinator, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and Master Composter-Will County
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Mary Nelson
Whiteside County Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator
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Meg Overocker
Extra Help, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
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