Cougars, Bears and Wolves have all been spotted in Illinois in the last several years. Extension Educator Duane Friend talks about the sightings and a semindar that is coming up in August that will talk about the population trends for these animals.
Jul 27, 2018•5 min•Ep. 69
In this podcast, Extension Educator for the University of Illinois, describes what the most common dangerous plants are in Illinois, how to identify them and how to protect yourself from them.
Jul 12, 2018•7 min•Ep. 68
This podcast explains the upcoming seminar on homeowner renewable energy, like wind and solar.
Jun 28, 2018•5 min•Ep. 67
In this edition of Spotlight on Natural Resources, Extension Educator Jay Solomon points out how to save energy and money around the home during the summer months.
Jun 26, 2018•10 min•Ep. 66
There are many things that can be done to make our yards a more inviting place for wildlife. Extension Educator Jason Haupt explains what makes for an ideal place for wildlife right outside your door.
Apr 12, 2018•10 min•Ep. 65
Keeping our lakes and waterways free of fertilizers and pesticides is the responsibility of everyone, including homeowners. Allison Neubauer, Great Lakes Outreach Associate with the Illinois-Indiana SEA Grant explains ways to have a great looking lawn while protecting the environment.
Mar 22, 2018•10 min•Ep. 64
In this podcast, Extension Educator Ashley Belle describes Anaerobic Digestion and its use in methane production. Dr. Belle has extensive experience in this topic and brings insights into real life uses in Illinois.
Feb 16, 2018•9 min•Ep. 63
Duane Friend, Extension Educator for the University of Illinois describes the topics in this year's Soil and Water Webinar Series. Seventeen sites across the state will play host to this timely event.
Jan 29, 2018•6 min•Ep. 62
In this podcast Extension Educator Jay Solomon explains how the Christmas season is an excellent time to take stock of our energy use, and ways to save.
Dec 18, 2017•10 min•Ep. 61
Sarah Zack, Pollution Prevention Extension Specialist and Visiting Scholar at Loyola University Chicago, talks about the pros and cons of Driveway Sealants and what to look for when buying.
Oct 19, 2017•10 min•Ep. 60
Peggy Doty, Extension Educator in Natural Resources discusses the woodpecker's place in the ecosystem.
Sep 15, 2017•8 min•Ep. 59
In this podcast, Illinois Extension Educator, Duane Friend talks about items that should be in your disaster preparedness kit.
Aug 30, 2017•8 min•Ep. 58
In this podcast Extension Educator Duane Friend talks about web sites from University of Illinois Extension that introduce students to Environmental Science.
Jul 20, 2017•8 min•Ep. 57
Extension Educator Jason Haupt explains the importance of plant selection for butterfly survival.
Jul 06, 2017•6 min•Ep. 56
In this podcast, Extension Educator Jay Solomon explains how Smart Energy will make a big difference for both energy producers and energy consumers.
Jun 20, 2017•10 min•Ep. 55
Extension Educator Duane Friend explains about these common spring time pests. He gives life cycle and how to protect yourself and your family.
May 01, 2017•7 min•Ep. 54
With the arrival of insects in the early spring comes bat season. Extension Educator, Peggy Doty explains the benefits of bats in our ecosystem.
Apr 03, 2017•6 min•Ep. 53
Extension Specialist Sarah Zack explains the sources of microplastics and how we can make choices that will limit their damage to the environment.
Mar 10, 2017•10 min•Ep. 52
Educators in Natural Resources and related areas are working on a new grant that will educate Illinois residents about new smart grid technologies and how to lower energy costs. Gary Letterly describes this new effort.
Mar 06, 2017•9 min•Ep. 51
Educator Duane Friend talks about new found uses for a tree once common in Illinois.
Jan 09, 2017•8 min•Ep. 50
Bird feeding is a popular past time. Dave Shiley, Extension Educator, describes how things like feeder placement can make a difference to your bird feeding success.
Dec 07, 2016•9 min•Ep. 49
Extension Educator, Duane Friend, talks about proper cleaning of gutters during the fall.
Oct 25, 2016•6 min•Ep. 48
Extension Educator, Gary Letteryly talks about Illinois Drainage Research and Outreach Programs (I-DROP website) Projects currently underway Dudley Smith Initiative – Balancing Water Quality and Nutrient Management Goals for Intensification of Corn Systems Assessing Tradeoffs of Recommended BMP's to Reduce Nutrient Losses Other projects with an Extension outreach component dealing with "big data" to improve crop production, management, profitability and environment...
Oct 10, 2016•12 min•Ep. 47
Extension Educator Jason Haupt explains the benefits of using native plants in your plantings.
Sep 01, 2016•10 min•Ep. 46
Peggy Doty, Extension Educator in Natural Resources, talks about Monarch Butterflies and how Illinois residents can improve habitat for them.
Aug 11, 2016•7 min•Ep. 45
Extension Educator, Jay Solomon explains why invasive species can be a threat to our landscapes, and food production.
Jun 21, 2016•11 min•Ep. 44
In this podcast, Educator Duane Friend talks about potential ramifications of global warming on the client in Illinois.
May 16, 2016•9 min•Ep. 43
Jason Haupt, Extension Eductor for the University of Illinois explains in this podcast how to better control insects like mosquitos in your yard without resorting to pesticides.
Apr 01, 2016•10 min•Ep. 42
Coyotes have to be one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S. They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and for some wild beauty. Many of these feelings depend on who you are, where you live, and even what you do for a living. Coyotes get blamed for many things they do and don't do in our spaces. They none the less should get the award for best survivalist despite the human population. We have all but paved the road for the coyote's historical expansion.
Mar 18, 2016•7 min•Ep. 41
Extension Educator Duane Friend talks about steps that can be taken before and after a weather disaster to keep you and your family safe.
Feb 22, 2016•9 min•Ep. 40
