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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Counting Education</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: Water Celebration Day – Saturday, April 2</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: 4-Seasons Gardening</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13889"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Invasive Plants in Your Landscape? What to do.</span></a> – Monday, March 21</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Naked Tree Walks</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://www.ilsba.com/uploads/1/0/6/4/10649295/bees_and_beekeeping_short_course_announcement.pdf"><span style="color: #4276aa;">University of Illinois Bees and Beekeeping Short Course</span></a> – Saturday, April 12</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Water Celebration Day</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Decatur - Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. </em></strong></span></p>
<p>Join the Unit 17 Master Naturalist group to the west, Glaciers Edge, for <strong>Water Celebration Day Saturday April 2 from 9am-3pm at Decatur Extension office </strong>(3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur, IL 62521)<strong> .</strong> This day of 5 hours of continued education in honor of my Master Naturalist sister Carolyn will provide class topics such as: The Importance of Water in Your City; Rain Barrels; Gardening with Less H2O; River Ecology $20—lunch included.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__web.extension.illinois.edu_registration_-3FRegistrationID-3D14096&d=BQMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=jWZYL2BohHrxDGAH9mSnEwY6j1jDvTNT2yUrB8Z-BH0&s=6C79Up58KsUMjhvleDpFF6tdIUUKErqGAAG5XEvpKyY&e="><span style="color: #4276aa;">Register</span></a> online by <strong>March 18, 2016</strong>.</p>
<p>Visit <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__web.extension.illinois.edu_dmp_&d=BQMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=jWZYL2BohHrxDGAH9mSnEwY6j1jDvTNT2yUrB8Z-BH0&s=CfFbuPh1e1otnqTAYLZ1Jb-xTrI1XiKic_20Nl5JL_M&e="><span style="color: #4276aa;">go.illinois.edu/dmp</span></a> for directions to office .</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: 4-Seasons Gardening Telenets Series</em></strong></span></p>
<p>The 2016 4-Seasons Gardening has begun! Here’s what’s in store: </p>
<ul>
<li>March 22 - Naughty, Nasty and Simply Annoying Plants with Rhonda Feree</li>
</ul>
<p>Register to view the webinars from home or at the University of Illinois Champaign County Extension office.</p>
<p>To view from <strong>HOME</strong>, follow this link to register: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/</span></a></p>
<p>To view from the <strong>CHAMPAIGN OFFICE</strong>, follow this link to register: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=14017"><span style="color: #4276aa;">go.illinois.edu/4seasonsgardening </span></a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Invasive Plants in Your Landscape? What to do.</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Monday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.</em></strong></span></p>
<p>It is far too common to find non-native invasive plants in gardens, yards, and surrounding areas. These plants spread with gusto often to the detriment of your property and neighboring ones. Invasive plants are sometimes introduced intentionally and unknowingly while others, true to their nature, sneak in from nearby populations. Examples of invasive plants include herbs, shrubs, flowering plants, trees, and vines.</p>
<p>East Central Illinois Master Naturalists invite you to attend a seminar entitled "Invasive Plants in Your Landscape? What to Do."</p>
<ul>
<li>Date: Monday, March 21, 2016</li>
<li>Time: 6:30pm</li>
<li>Place: University of Illinois Extension Auditorium, 801 N Country Fair Drive, Champaign, IL 61821</li>
<li>Free and open to the public</li>
<li><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13889"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> to register!</li>
</ul>
<p>This seminar will cover:</p>
<ul>
<li>Common invasive plants and their identification</li>
<li>What to avoid when acquiring new plants</li>
<li>Replacing invasive plants with good alternatives</li>
<li>Transitioning to native plants over time</li>
<li>Controlling existing invasive plants to reduce their spread and impact on neighbors</li>
<li>The cost and impact of ignoring invasive plants</li>
<li>Our speakers are well-versed in invasive plants and have dedicated a good portion of their careers to invasive plant prevention, control, and removal.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sandra Mason,</strong> horticulture educator for University of Illinois Extension, provides leadership and expertise in horticulture and environmental programs in Champaign, Ford, Iroquois and Vermilion counties. Mason uses her expertise in horticulture (flowers, houseplants, vegetables, fruits, lawns, trees and shrubs) to supply answers to questions and educate the public through workshops and other educational programs.</p>
<p><strong>Mike Davis</strong>, Natural Areas Coordinator for the Champaign Park District, is responsible for maintaining the District’s natural areas which involves year-round removal of invasive plant species. Mike had a similar position with Urbana Park District prior to joining Champaign Park District.</p>
<p>For more information, call the UI Extension at 217-333-7672</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Naked Tree Walks</em></strong></span></p>
<p>Join Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists for the annual Naked Tree Walks featuring your favorite "branches in the buff." Horticulture Educator Sandy Mason will lead the hike around Kennekuk Park in Danville and Hessel Park in Champagin teaching how to identify trees by their bark and branches. This will count as Continuing Education for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalist. This event is for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalist only, but volunteers are allowed to invite one guest.</p>
<p>Vermilion County Naked Tree Walk – Kennekuk Park</p>
<p>Date: Friday, 4/1/16</p>
<p>Time: 2-4 p.m.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=14183"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here to register</span></a>!</p>
<p>Champaign County Naked Tree Walk – Hessel Park</p>
<p>Date: Friday, 4/8/2016</p>
<p>Time: 2-4pm</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=14182"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here to register</span></a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: University of Illinois Bees and Beekeeing Short Course </em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Saturday, April 16 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. </em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong>Lectures, hands-on workshops, and informal discussions on:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bee Anatomy</li>
<li>Bee Breeding & Genetics</li>
<li>Bee Diseases, Parasites and Pests</li>
<li>Bee Health</li>
<li>Bee Learning</li>
<li>Bee Nutrition</li>
<li>Colony Collapse Disorder</li>
<li>Pesticides & Bees</li>
<li>Pollination</li>
<li>Sting Allergies</li>
<li>Swarm ControlWintering in the Midwest</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information, <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://www.ilsba.com/uploads/1/0/6/4/10649295/bees_and_beekeeping_short_course_announcement.pdf"><span style="color: #4276aa;">view this PDF</span></a>.</p>
<p>To register, email lcundiff@illinois.edu or call (217) 265-7614.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #000000; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><style xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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<p><em>Program Coordinator, Horticulture</em></p>
<p>University of Illinois Extension, Unit 13</p>
<p>Champaign County</p>
<p>801 N. Country Fair Drive, Suite D</p>
<p>Champaign, IL 61821</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a></p>
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