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Ouch! Stop pinching me!
Vermilion County Conservation DistrictAnyone noticing tiny black insects on your skin that seem to have a painful bite that feels out of proportion to their small size? These small insects are known as “Minute Pirate Bugs.” They poke their short blunt beak into our skin to see if we are edible (we are not), but they do not feed on…
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Exciting News!
Prairie Research InstituteFor the first time in nearly 120 years, researchers at Illinois Natural History Survey have found the state-endangered Salamander Mussel alive in Illinois! Using cutting-edge environmental DNA techniques, the team made this incredible discovery in the Sangamon River in central Illinois. This finding could lead to crucial conservation efforts for this rare species. Read more about this story…
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MCT&G Annual Sangamon River Float
Join our Menard County Trails & Greenways friends for this fun experience! Registration is now open for the Annual Sangamon River Fall Float! Don’t wait! Registration ends October 7th and limited to the first 40 people. Register online at: https://FallFloat2024.eventbrite.com
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FOSV Volunteers
Our Tuesday Volunteers are AMAZING! They installed the sign at our headquarters and replaced our mailbox post today. If you would like to receive text alerts about our workdays message Angela Funk at 217-494-3115 or email her at fosvexecutivedirector@gmail.com your name and phone number.