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Solar and Farmland: Navigating Local Land Use, Conservation, and Farm Economics
As solar energy development continues to grow across Illinois, agrivoltaics is being explored as a way to balance renewable energy production, diversify income…
Trash Blast - Iron Furnace
Join us November 6 at Iron Mountain as USDA, Shawnee National Forest Service, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension partner to host our annual Trash Blasts in 2026. The teams will…
Wild World of Woolly Worms
Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Come explore the folklore around woolly worms predicting winter weather with a learning adventure and craft! This program is…
Burn Plans, Fire Weather, and Firing Techniques: A Prescribed Burn Primer
Join us for a prescribed fire training at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (Please note: 11/15 is the backup date in case weather conditions are more favorable for live fire). Co-led by…
Cove Hollow Hike and Bird Outing
Join us on December 6 as we hike the Cove Hollow Trail on the west side of Cedar Lake southwest of Carbondale. We'll watch for wildlife and learn tree and plant identification skills along the way…