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Blog Posts (21)

Tornadoes may be moving to a town near you

What makes supercells super?

Use row cover to protect plants from more than just frost

Row cover protecting some lettuce

Perfect storm crashes Texas power grid; Can it happen here?

winter effects on power grid reduced with power grid meter

Why is my grass greener after a rain?

green grass is greener after a rainstorm

What to expect when jet streams overlap

storm from two jet streams overlaping

Winters in the late 70s were ones to tell your kids

Thundersnow possible when conditions are just right

snowy path

Are average temperatures 'normal'?

weather chart

Fruit trees have a place, even in a small yard

Do we need to fear the polar vortex?

snow-covered polar vortex rural scene with trees

How to winterize your young and fruit trees

Houseplants should be heading back inside

Vegetable garden tips for after a rain

Hot weather in the vegetable garden

Beware of spring freeze coming

Starting a Garden: Season Extension

Cold frame with vegetables growing inside in the fall.

Too Early to do Much in the Yard?

Chilling Hours Help Break Spring Dormancy

What Now? - The Last of this Season's Needs

Does your family have a disaster plan?

News Releases (17)

Become a citizen scientist and record precipitation in your neighborhood

Illinois Extension honors 30-year rainfall reporting volunteers

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

When hail freezes over

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Uncover secrets of the environment

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Preparing for Extreme Weather

Illinois Extension Looking for Rainfall Network Volunteers in Kendall County

Staff (1)

Duane Friend

Duane Friend

Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship