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Mental health benefits found among the trees
As May flowers begin to bloom and we celebrate the arrival of spring, we also turn our attention to Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial period...
Cicada Map of Central Illinois
Will the 2024 cicada invasion affect me
We have been hearing for months that two broods of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground this May in central Illinois: the 13-year Brood XIX...
Callery pear trees in bloom on a hill.
Beyond the blossoms: The invasive threat of Callery Pears
If you’ve been out and about in central Illinois this past week, you’ve probably noticed quite a few things in bloom. Early blooming plants are easy...
Buds on an apple tree.
Spring pruning can hurt your tree's bank account
This year has certainly hosted an interesting spring, with bouts of summer-like weather followed by freezing temperatures and frost warnings. ...
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Periodical cicada map of emergence
Will the 2024 cicada invasion affect me
DECATUR, Ill. — This year, not one but two broods- the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII- of periodical cicadas will emerge. But, what does this mean for Central Illinois? The 13-year Brood XIX has been quietly feeding on tree roots for over a decade and will soon make their...
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Oak Tree Planting Project Set for April 25 at Old Mill Park in Savanna
Carroll County 4-H is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with the Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District and Savanna Park District to initiate an oak tree planting project. This project aims to highlight the significance of preserving and promoting oak trees across Illinois...
Teens plant trees together in fairgrounds.
Green Trees Initiative adds 25 new trees to Perry County Fairgrounds
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. - Illinois once held 14 million acres of trees, but that number has dropped to five million due to modern development practices. Illinois 4-H has partnered with Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout the state to help turn the tide by planting oak trees....
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Be Safe When Trimming Trees Near Power Lines

Trees and power lines often find themselves mingling together causing safety concerns and requiring a utility’s attention. Oftentimes people aren’t happy about what has to happen next. From funny shaped trees to proper trimming techniques to picking out the right tree to plant around lines, this...

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