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Herbaceous Perennial Plants with Allan Armitage

November 14, 2020November 17, 2020 Mike Nowak Allan Armitage, Audubon Great Lakes, Bob Dolgan, climate change, herbaceous perennial plants, Monty and Rose, Peggy Malecki, piping plovers, plant nomenclature, Stephanie Beilke, The Mike Nowak Show

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Dr. Allan Armitage returns to the show to talk about the 4th edition of his book, Herbaceous Perennial Plants. Filmmaker Bob Dolgan of “Monty and Rose,” and Stephanie Beilke from Audubon Great Lakes discuss the future of birds in the Midwest.

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Get Outside Already! Yeah, You!

July 13, 2019July 15, 2019 Mike Nowak Danielle Perry, environment, gardening, Get Outside Map, Growing Home Inc., Montrose Beach Dunes, mosquito control, Openlands, organic urban farms, Peggy Malecki, piping plovers, Summit Responsible Solutions, The Mike Nowak Show

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Patrick Williams from Openlands discusses their new “Get Outside Map” for the Chicago area, as well as the demise of the Route 53 extension and flooding forums in Lake County. Danielle Perry, new executive director at Growing Home, talks about their mission to grow organic produce and help Chicagoans find jobs. Another report on the threatened MAMBY concert on Montrose Beach, this time from neighborhood leader Marianne Lalonde. Bill Stengel from Summit Responsible Solutions tell you why Mosquito Dunks are the best way to deal with that insect pest.