Environment Videos

While there are many strategies to reduce risk and adapt at global and regional scales, individuals can also take action. 

In this video you will learn how you can address climate change in your home, landscape, and community, explore how different methods of managing your lawn,...

University of Illinois Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator Duane Friend talks about how to read soil test results and use them to monitor your soil nutrient levels.

See also: How to Take a Soil Sample 

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University of Illinois Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator Duane Friend explains how to take a soil sample. 

Duane shares what tools you need to take a soil sample, how many samples are required, how to take the soil sample, how to prepare and package your sample to send off...

Discover what climate change means for Illinois now and in the future and explore practical solutions. Learn how you can play a vital role in helping your community be healthier and more resilient to the effects of climate change. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and...

Now, Everyday Environment has even more tools and recommendations for you to explore, engage, and be a steward of the environment with small changes that have positive impacts on the world around us.

Plastic is the most common debris found in oceans and lakes. Microplastics are smaller than a grain of rice, and scientists don’t fully understand their impact on aquatic ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes. Researchers are exploring the scope of the problem, as well as what potential...

There's more to mushrooms than meets the eye.

Fungi are more than a pathogen eating your trees or the mushroom in your meals. Not a plant or an animal, fungi are dynamic organisms that help decompose and recycle the nutrients in organic materials and form beneficial relationships with...

Take your love of nature to the next level! Learn how to become an Illinois Master Naturalist or connect with your local University of Illinois Extension office.

Starry nights are only possible when we turn out the lights.

The sky is a natural wonder that unites everyone in Illinois, our nation, and the world. The Milky Way, the orange glow of Jupiter, the constellations Orion, and the Big Dipper all capture our attention and fill us with awe....

The lakes, streams, and rivers of Illinois are vital for drinking water, wildlife, recreation, fishing, and industry, and everyone has a role in safeguarding water here and downstream.

Explore what nutrient pollution is by learning about the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy,...