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A lodge on a lake.
A Natural Escape To Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Lisa Kivirist

Surrounded by the magnificent and diverse Kettle Moraine and touching a segment of the more than 600-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the small town is filled with white-painted Victorian homes and quaint cottages, plus several luxury resorts adding to the scenic beauty, along with deluxe amenities for a relaxing getaway.

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Great Egret with fish in mouth.
May is the Ideal Month for Novice Birdwatchers

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Sheryl DeVore

In May, some 300 or more different species can be seen in the Chicago region.

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Gardening Therapy
Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Sheryl DeVore

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature.

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Birdbath a bronze sculpture of a bird in a garden.
Plan, Plant and Enjoy a Bird-Friendly Garden in the Midwest

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Melinda Myers

Seeing and listening to birds has been shown to boost our spirits. These visitors also help manage a variety of insect pests, as 96 percent of North American terrestrial birds consume insects and feed them to their young. Garden expert Melinda Myers tells us how to plant a bird friendly garden in your backyard.

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A plant getting rained on.
Trees Can Benefit From Adding Biodynamic Compost Tea

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content Biodynamic compost tea treatments can be purchased online and at garden centers, although they can be made less expensively at home using the same technique as making sun tea in a large glass jar or pitcher.

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Blood root plant.
Wild Birds, Blooms And Insects In April’s Midwest Landscape

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Woods, wetlands and grasslands in the Chicago region are bursting with nature in April if we know what to seek and where to find it.

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Young Climate Activists
The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results.

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A NEW DAWN ON THE FARM FRONT
A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sandra Yeyati

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices.

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Earth Day 2023
Earth Day 2023: Investing In Our Planet

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sandra Yeyati

This year’s Earth Day theme—Invest in Our Planet—reminds us that it is not enough to merely celebrate our ancestral home for one day. Find online events to participate here.

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someone pulling out radishes from their garden.
How to Start Seeds Outside in March for Cool Weather Vegetable Crops

Mar 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content Are you ready to get your garden started early this year and enjoy just-harvested cool weather veggies?

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greenhouse with blooming flowers
Winter Blooms and Greenery Chicago Region Conservatories Connect Humans with World’s Plants

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Local conservatories feature greenhouses that are teeming year-round with blooming orchids, hibiscus and cacti; tall, swaying palm trees; and banana and coffee tree plants.

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woman baking muffins.
Launch A Food Business From Home

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

The time couldn’t be better to start a food business from a home kitchen.

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Sustainability Saving Earth and Water
Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Marlaina Donato

Everything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics.

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Tiffany Hinton-Cutivating Guts-seed starting
Indoor Seeding to Win This Midwest Gardening Season

Feb 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content February is the perfect time to start seeds for this year's Midwest vegetable garden. The process is simple and with a little prep, you'll be ready to plant summer crops in your garden this May.

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Redpoll bird
Great Backyard Bird Count Helps Birds and People

Jan 31, 2023 ● By Sheryl DeVore

The bird count, which anyone can do either in their yard or a chosen spot, runs from February 17 to 20 this year.

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