Kate Gardiner

Outreach Associate, @ILextension. MBA student, @giesbusiness. Part of the @E_276_ team. I work on the @IllinoisNLRS and the @RainGardenUIUC. Tweets are mine.

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

ICYMI: The 2021 Illinois NLRS biennial report is OUT!

And @elianabrown5, @layneknoche, and I couldn't be more excited 🎉

[Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy @IllinoisNLRS]

The 2021 Illinois NLRS Biennial Report is released! 🎉

This report, released by @ILEPA, @ILAgriculture, and @ILextension, highlights statewide efforts to reduce nutrient losses and improve water quality here and downstream.

Read the report here: https://t.co/mCIfB43dGh. #NLRS

[Red Oak Rain Garden @RainGardenUIUC]

Earlier this month, Sandra finished her internship with us. In one of her final blogs, she reflects on her time with me and my team. We'll all miss you Sandra, and know you'll go on to do wonderful things! 🌱

https://t.co/tYMnndeesz

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

How exciting that more students will see the @RainGardenUIUC! 🥰🌳🌱

[Illinois Campus Rec @IlliniCampusRec]

Stroll through the Tea and Dry Gardens of Japan House on September 5th, taking in the beautiful scenery while learning about the history of the area!

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

I don't care that it's still August, mentally I'm ready for fall and am enjoying butternut squash soup for lunch 🍂🍁

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

@ChelseaPlantDoc Aww hope he feels better soon ♥️

[Red Oak Rain Garden @RainGardenUIUC]

We’re not sayin’ it’s the Blarney Stone, but have you ever seen the two in the same room? 👀

Happy St. Patrick's Day, or as Kate's Irish grandma would say, "Erin go bragh!" 🍀

[Red Oak Rain Garden @RainGardenUIUC]

Mulch Madness begins next week!📣

There are 3 winners:
1. The plant with the most votes
2. The person with the winning bracket
3. The local business selected by the winner

2020 Winners:
1. Butterflyweed
2. Amy Doll, DeKalb IL
3. @CGroundsdekalb

https://t.co/GGwJbdJWL6

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

The best chocolate chip cookies!! 🍪 🍪 🍪

[College of ACES @ACESIllinois]

Today's the day! 🍪🍽️

Bevier Cafe is open for lunch. Check out menus and hours at: https://t.co/MqYY8oPJVy

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

@emmyastraea Just googled what placemaking is! If you want to practice on, or have any ideas for, the @RainGardenUIUC, let us know!

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

Getting all the @IllinoisNLRS spreadsheets from partners today feels like Christmas! 🎉🎉

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

@giesbusiness

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

@AStillwellPhD Yes! If I brush my hair, I turn into Hagrid

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

Thank you again to everyone who participated in the
@IllinoisNLRS workshop! #NLRS2020

Article by @ShipmanKay

Virtual workshop highlights Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy progress: https://t.co/EYmgVn0N9C via @FarmWeekNow

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

Side salad? Is Maine okay??

[GRAHAM ELLIOT @grahamelliot]

Most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state: do you agree? 🦃 🍂 🥧

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

@lizziestelk @IllinoisNLRS @ILINSeaGrant @ILextension @ILEPA @ILAgriculture @E_276_ The toolkit will be targeted towards Illinois students, with resources for all ages! Our hope is that these students will share what they learn with their families, which would increase awareness of the NLRS and possibly BMP adoption rates.

My PPT: https://t.co/z3qqJdsfNd

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

@lizziestelk @IllinoisNLRS @ILINSeaGrant @ILextension @ILEPA @ILAgriculture @E_276_ Hi Liz! It's still in production, should be ready to roll out in late February/early March 😀

If you want to see how it will function, you can check out the @ILINSeaGrant Weather & Climate toolkit here (it's the same template): https://t.co/PB7jINzwWt

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

Before and after the @IllinoisNLRS Workshop!! Happy to host it, ALSO happy it's over! #NLRS2020

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

🥰🎉

[Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy @IllinoisNLRS]

Special thanks to @commodityweek, Trevor Sample at @ILEPA, @elianabrown5, @UIUC_KateG, @layneknoche, @jwoodyardIL, @bowmannd, Kristi Jones at @ILAgriculture, and Daniel Horn at @ILextension for their work in hosting the workshop and helping it run smoothly.

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

If you want to test out the toolkit template, see the @ILINSeaGrant Weather & Climate toolkit at https://t.co/PB7jINzwWt

[Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy @IllinoisNLRS]

The Communications Subgroup provides input on efforts to educate people throughout Illinois with a clear, coherent message on the Illinois NLRS and opportunities to participate.

Communications Subgroup member Kate Gardiner provided an update. #NLRS2020

[Kate Gardiner @UIUC_KateG]

I get to meet with these lovely people on my birthday 🥰🎉

[Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy @IllinoisNLRS]

The Urban Stormwater Working Group meets to discuss stormwater partner successes and ways to collaborate.

USWG member Mary Beth Falsey provided an update. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec 8th. #NLRS2020