University of Illinois Extension Dupage County
Recent News About University of Illinois Extension Dupage County
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Youth quick recall tested at state dairy contest
4-H members had their knowledge and quick recall of information tested at the Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest on Feb. 26 at the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington.
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Early blooming spring ephemerals flowers welcome warmer weather
Spring ephemeral flowers are nature’s gems after winter.
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Neighborhood trees may protect against high medical costs, poor health
In neighborhoods lacking tree cover, residents suffer poorer health and incur hundreds of dollars more in medical costs than neighbors on leafier blocks. That’s according to a new University of Illinois study of 5 million Americans over a 13-year period.
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Digging into soil data helps inform green infrastructure design
Managing stormwater has become more challenging as urban development increases, storms get bigger and sewer systems can’t keep up.
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Plant new fruit, vegetable, and flower varieties with confidence with 2022 All-America Selection Winners
Another Illinois winter has gone with the promise of spring to soon arrive. Garden catalogs have been arriving for months allowing gardeners to look forward to spring 2022 - the fresh air, energic wildlife, and the gardening.
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Fight winter woes with indoor activity
Fight winter woes with indoor activity
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Log on for forestry expertise woodland owners can use
From managing woodlands so they can support native wildlife to dealing with tree damage and pests, University of Illinois Extension Forestry has the tools woodland owners need.
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Enjoy breakfast and support local youth organization
Has winter got you feeling dull and ready to get out of the house? How about a chance to interact with neighborhood friends, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and support a local organization simultaneously?
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Plant cover crops at home for healthier soils
University of Illinois Extension - DuPage County issued the following announcement on Jan. 17Healthy soil is essential for healthy plants.
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Pesticide Applicator/Operator In-Person Testing on January 18
Pesticide Applicator/Operator In-Person Testing on January 18 at
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Dealing with rabbit damage outdoors and mice indoors
In a typical year, this column in the middle of December would focus on how to deal with wildlife damaging valuable landscape plants.