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Public gardens in the fight against invasive species

March 26, 2026

If you live in the Midwest, you may be used to seeing garlic mustard thriving along forested roadsides or buckthorn shrubs taking over forests and parks. These are two examples of invasive plants that have become widespread. Plants are considered invasive if they are non-native, meaning they...

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Behind the scenes: how regulations are used to manage invasive species

March 19, 2026

Everyday Environment

You may have heard about the new invasive species regulations in Illinois that took place in 2025. If not, then, in short, nine plant species were added to the...

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Meeting audiences where they are at with invasive species education

March 12, 2026

Everyday Environment

It was a beautiful April Saturday afternoon at the Anita Purves Nature Center in Urbana. Like most spring Saturdays, the grounds of the nature center were full of families from the surrounding area exploring the indoor exhibits and strolling along the boardwalk through the nearby woods. Unlike most...

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A conversation about conservation, why words matter when talking about invasive species

March 12, 2026

Everyday Environment

Emerald ash borer, bush honeysuckle, bighead carp – if any of those names made you shudder, you’re likely aware of the widespread environmental and economic harm invasive species cause in Illinois.But the first time I passionately spoke with a friend about the impacts of...

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Blog Archive

Everyday Environment 2026

Public gardens in the fight against invasive species

Behind the scenes: how regulations are used to manage invasive species

Meeting audiences where they are at with invasive species education

A conversation about conservation, why words matter when talking about invasive species