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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Are you interested in promoting pollinator conservation efforts across the state? BEE a positive influence on pollinator populations and plant a Pollinator Pocket today! Pollinator Pockets are small spaces of flowering plants that can
attract and nurture insect pollinators. An example is attached to this email.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Starting today, you can now register your site as an official University of Illinois Extension Pollinator Pocket.
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__web.extension.illinois.edu_registration_-3FRegistrationID-3D13636&d=BQMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=KdRI1HGb4f6C4lUoAr-4ZZ2EtEqDHs9x4XAiq9wLu0o&s=rGpn3ZBzZ5DQ-SihTc8x9p7Zzc7mZBP9avUVmdfw2Sg&e=">
Click here to access the online registration.</a> Once registered, your site will be added to our
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_maps_d_edit-3Fmid-3DzhwkVy11PaKc.kv-5FACmLt4Rtc-26usp-3Dsharing&d=BQMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=KdRI1HGb4f6C4lUoAr-4ZZ2EtEqDHs9x4XAiq9wLu0o&s=AvKs_2SBeQLjvS2gTCOPPF7Pxqx2NHxTYUrcKlBbmrw&e=">
online map</a>, showing Pollinator Pockets throughout the state. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As part of the registration process, you have the option to purchase a 9” x 6” aluminum sign designating your site as an official Pollinator Pocket. A copy of the sign is attached to this email. Members of the general public may purchase
their sign for $15.00, however, we are offering a special price to certified Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists. To receive your sign discount, please enter the code
<b>POCKET</b> when prompted during the registration.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To BEE notified of news and updates about the Pollinator Pocket Program,
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__illinois.edu_gm_subscribe_30214&d=BQMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=KdRI1HGb4f6C4lUoAr-4ZZ2EtEqDHs9x4XAiq9wLu0o&s=lvcEf6q2ghdEyb55JbQ3HpGxuE3zZHAbGk-GQnjbIuk&e=">
click here to be added to our email list</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your interest! Please contact Trent Hawker with any questions at
<a href="mailto:tkhawke2@illinois.edu">tkhawke2@illinois.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Trent Hawker<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Program Coordinator, Horticulture<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#F15A2A">UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Serving Champaign, Ford, Iroquois & Vermilion Counties<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">916 W Seminary Ave | PO Box 163<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Onarga, IL 60955<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 815 268 4051<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1B80C4"><a href="mailto:tkhawke2@illinois.edu"><span style="color:#1B80C4">tkhawke2@illinois.edu</span></a></span> |
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