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How to Grow Basil and Tomatoes in the Winter Months

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Megy Karydes

Experts say indoor gardening is easier than we think and encourage us to give it a try this winter. Megy Karydes explores how to grow fresh, healthy greens, herbs, microgreens and veggies indoors to get us through a Chicago winter

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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
USDA Forest Service to Conduct Restorative Prescribed Burning at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Nov 12, 2020

At Midewin, since 1996, volunteers and staff have been working with over 275 native Illinois prairie plants in an effort to restore and enhance natural areas. Approximately 3,000 acres of land are actively undergoing restoration or enhancement.

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Try a Terrarium to Bring Nature Indoors

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Martin Miron

Making terrariums and caring for them is good for our mind and soul, not to mention learning things like fine motor skills and the science behind what makes plants tick.

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Turkeys, Turkeys Everywhere: Wild Birds and Mushrooms Show Their Woodland Colors

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

During the fall season, nature lovers can enjoy two different types of turkeys. One is a bird, the wild turkey—the other is a mushroom, turkey tail fungus. Writer Sheryl DeVore helps us learn more about both types of turkeys!

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Learn About Bison Online with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Oct 30, 2020

There are more ways than ever to celebrate America’s national mammal, such as a digital map of local area “bison crawl” sites with in-person or virtual programs, including six libraries with interpretive spotlights on National Bison Day, November 7.

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Eco-Friendly Casket
The Green Burial Revolution: Sustainable End-of-Life Options

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Green burial options emerging in the funeral industry that honor the deceased in environmentally-friendly and affordable ways.

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Online One Earth Fall Film Mini-Festival to Start October 19

Oct 14, 2020

From October 19-25, the free One Earth Fall Mini Film Fest will offer inspiring films, discussions, interviews and Q&A sessions with the directors. Get a deeper understanding of environmental issues you care about under the theme of “The Power of We”.

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City Grange
Let There Be Light for Houseplants

Sep 30, 2020 ● By LaManda Joy

Sometimes a plant that looked fantastic in the greenhouse gets home and starts to look sad fairly quickly. Now is the time to follow our indoor plant instincts and prep for the months ahead, says LaManda Joy of City Grange and Peterson Garden Project.

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Peggy Malecki
The Mighty Oak

Sep 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Eight native oak species are common in the Chicago region. These include bur, white and red oak, which grow in harmony with shagbark hickories and other trees where hundreds of other species of plants and animals can thrive. Writer Sheryl DeVore explores how local groups are working to protect and help oak trees to once again thrive in the Chicago area.

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Illinois Farmers Receive Grants to Expand Local Food Capacity

Sep 30, 2020

Eight farms producing local food for the Chicagoland region are receiving grants from the Illinois Stewardship Alliance to scale up their production to meet skyrocketing demand for local food spurred by the pandemic.

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