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2020 Chicago region tree census, Morton Arboretum
New Arboretum Tree Census Reveals Ways To Protect Chicago Region’s Urban Forest

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Sheryl DeVore

In the past decade, millions of ash trees have died in the Chicago region, with more likely to die in another 10 years. Meanwhile, the percentage of invasive species continues to rise, causing harm to the region’s ecosystems. Trees continue to provide numerous benefits for humans and wildlife, and there’s much individuals can do to improve and maintain a healthy urban forest.

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Natural Ways to Help Control Pests this Spring and Summer

May 28, 2021 ● By Rick Moskovitz

As spring arrives, so do the ants, and for many homeowners they are a nuisance. But the ants were here first and are part of a balanced ecosystem. We don’t have to kill them, just keep them outside. Instead of purchasing a toxic insecticide spray or trap, there are safer, more humane alternatives, says Rick Moskovitz of A-Plus Natural Solutions Worldwide, Inc, of Skokie.

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KnoWEwell Platform Offers One-Year Free Memberships in December

Nov 27, 2020

The KnoWEwell platform is a comprehensive online destination for today’s trusted Regenerative Whole Health knowledge, resources and community.

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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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Virtual Women’s Conference Puts the Fun in Fungi

Jul 31, 2020

The virtual retreat will focus on increasing the understanding about how fungi, in shaping the soil, serve as key players in the health of Earth and trajectory of human culture around the globe.

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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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50th Earth Day Takes On Climate Change

Apr 02, 2020

We are now in an environmental emergency and a climate breakdown. The world needs you—and your actions—for Earth Day 2020.

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Frogs Are Courting

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

The chorus frog is among 13 species ranging in size from one to eight inches long that live in the Chicago area and are being monitored by biologists and community scientists.

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