Nature and Environment
Whether you're managing your family's farm or you're an avid supporter of greenspaces in urban areas, interest in expanding our understanding of the natural environment has never been higher. With an increased focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation, what we know about shepherding our energy and environmental resources has evolved rapidly in the past decade. If you've got questions about best practices in environmental stewardship, you'll appreciate that our information is based on peer-reviewed science - the gold standard in determining the credibility and reliability of information.
Featured Resources
Become a Master Naturalist
The program educates and trains adult volunteers so they are better equipped to share natural resource information with others in their communities and to assist with environmental conservation and restoration activities.
Climate Change
Discuss climate change, its impacts, and the important roles of soil and water conservation to improve long-term profit, sustainability, and resilience.
Everyday Environment Webinar Series
Join us for monthly sessions on environmental topics presented by University of Illinois Extension's Energy & Environmental Stewardship Team!
Living with Wildlife
Preventing problems with wildlife is simpler, and often cheaper, than dealing with wildlife damage.
Natural Resources and the Environment
Explore how plant, animals, and humans interact within ecosystems and how they each influence one another.
Living with White-tailed Deer
Collection of interesting facts and insights into the history and management of this animal common throughout Illinois.