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Learn to Recreate Responsibly

Jul 02, 2020

The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, located just southwest of Chicago, is highlighted in a new national social media series focusing on not-to-be-missed national forests and grasslands. Midewin is best known for its bison herd. TV host and producer of "Travels with Darley", Darley Newman, hosts the series.

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Safely Manage Insect Pests In The Garden

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Melinda Myers

Nationally known garden expert Melinda Myers offers us some simple ways to manage pests in our Chicagoland gardens without harming beneficial pollinator insects, such as bees, butterflies and other native wildlife.

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Enjoy Beautiful Butterflies in Our Own Backyards

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

More than 30 years of data from the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network is showing butterfly numbers in general are declining in the Chicago region. We can help with conservation not only in natural areas, but in our own Chicagoland backyards.

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Bare Feet on Organic Green Grass Lawn
Greener Green Grass: Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson

The use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on lawns damage both the environment and our health. Here are ways to naturally, organically and sustainably grow green grass.

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Bird-Friendly Gardens

May 29, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

My gardening focus started changing from just planting for beauty to planting what’s beautiful that also helps birds and pollinators.

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Traveling Vans RVs on the Road
Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road

May 29, 2020 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Travel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van.

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Local Plant Sales Get Creative to Support Gardeners

May 01, 2020

Many Chicago area spring plant sales are still on schedule, but have moved online for ordering, with social distanced delivery and curbside pick-up options. Plant sales are a great way to support local nonprofits, get sustainable native plants and stay healthy with vegetable plants for your garden.

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Colorful Migrant Warblers Share Special Relationships with Native Plants

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

May is peak time for birdwatchers and nature lovers to hear and see about 30 species of warblers as they migrate through the Chicago region. Birdwatching is a fun, eco-friendly way to enjoy nature and get outside while staying at home.

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This is the Year to Start Growing Food at Home

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Lisa Hilgenberg

Here’s how to economize and capitalize with two practical DIY gardening projects to ensure good, healthy food. Growing your own food is great for your health and wellness, and your pocketbook.

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Flower Wow-er: Beautiful Floral Designing

Apr 30, 2020 ● By April Thompson

Flower arranging is an easy, fun and inexpensive creative outlet that can help cultivate mindfulness. DIY tips from floral experts for arrangements using fresh-cut flowers.

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