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Watch now: Normal's Underwood Park a welcoming place for butterflies

Located at the north end of Underwood Park, the butterfly habitat is an ongoing project of the Town of Normal that’s been several years in the making. ....

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Pollinator Hotel: New Hotel Welcomes Bees and Other Pollinators Who Lost Their Homes

The so-called ‘pollinator hotel’ aims to give bees and other pollinators a new home after losing their natural habitat. ....

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Pruning Class

Preparation for the growing season has begun! Participate in a FREE hands-on pruning workshop at The Refuge Food Forest in Normal.

In 15 minutes learn basics of apple, pear, and black currant pruning! Learn why and how we prune, along with what tools are commonly used for proper woody fruit species pruning. This will be followed up with ample time to practice pruning on the fruiting woody species at The Refuge Food Forest under guided supervision and hosted by Nick Frillman, Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator. ....

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