Aug 1, 2024
Ahora en très idiomas!
Teraz w trzech językach!
If you are fluent in English, Spanish and Polish, please forgive the title duplication but we can’t help but be excited about the internationalization of OutdoorIllinois Journal and having articles available for a multitude of readers. With approximately 1.7 million Spanish speakers and 185,000 Polish speakers in Illinois, this initiative ensures that a significant portion of our population can fully engage with and appreciate our natural resources.
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It is State Fair season (August 8-18, 2024) and one of the popular exhibits at Conservation World, located on the northwest corner of the Illinois State Fairgrounds, is the Fisheries tent. Back by popular demand will be a variety of fish exhibits and hands-on fishing opportunities. New this year will be two days with early opening hours to allow sensory-minded interactions, a display on the sea lamprey and a series of banners highlighting record catches of sportfish in Illinois.
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Volunteers truly are the lifeblood of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Safety Education Program. Check out this article to learn about some of the volunteers recently recognized for their commitment to providing quality hunting, trapping, boating and snowmobiling education programs to the youth of Illinois.
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One Lake County homeowner was partly inspired to convert her 1.2-acre yard into one brimming with native plants by visiting natural areas. She has gradually come to feel that she is a steward of the land and is proud that she can contribute to the ecological health of the land and of the flora and the fauna living there. Take a virtual tour of this landscape and learn how anyone, no matter the size of their yard is, can create a colorful and beneficial landscape.
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Do rural coyotes travel farther distances than urban coyotes? Do male or female coyotes cover more area? Where do coyotes spend most of their time? Explore data from GPS-collared coyotes in Illinois with the Coyote Track website to find answers to these questions and many more.
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After a recent workshop on Aquatic Invasive Species, Illinois Conservation Police Officers are now also functioning as “force multipliers,” aiding in the detection of exotic crayfish, plants and fishes that threaten the health of Illinois’ native aquatic ecosystems.
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For many years, the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has been the major funder for the acquisition of natural lands in Illinois. Their final grant will allow Prairie State Conservation Coalition to take up that mantle and expand acquisition efforts that can significantly impact conservation and natural habitat in Illinois in a positive way.
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The 985-acre Tamarack Farms is the latest conservation acquisition for the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge which straddles the Illinois-Wisconsin border. This property connects several existing conservation areas to create a continuous 5,600-acre macrosite that protects and enhances habitat, including oak woodlands and habitats for a host of endangered species.
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The thought of an inundated farm field would make any farmer cringe. However, this farmer envisioned the inundated farm field as a “duck hole,” a perfect place for waterfowl to feed and rest during migration. This is the story of 10 acres that grows crops and provides habitat for wildlife.
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Aquaculture in the classroom helps inspire the next generation of students
When you think of fish in a classroom, you may not be picturing fish tanks the size of hot tubs, complete with recirculating pipes, biofiltration, and chemical management systems, but that’s just what some students across the state get to experience.
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A message from Chief Mike Wefer
Nos complace anunciar que la edición de agosto de 2024 de la revista en línea OutdoorIllinois Journal ya está disponible. Tómate unos momentos para revisar esta edición y descubrir las muchas historias basadas en recursos naturales que tenemos para ofrecer.
Ahora en tres idiomas! Now in three languages! Teraz w trzech językach! Si eres fluido en inglés, español y polaco, por favor disculpa la duplicación del título. No podemos evitar emocionarnos por la expansión de OutdoorIllinois Journal. Ofrecer artículos en varios idiomas subraya el compromiso del IDNR con la inclusión y destaca el mensaje de que ‘Todos Pertenecen a la Naturaleza.’
