MN CEU Series - Introduction to Prairie Plant Identification

Master Naturalist Continuing Education Series - Webinar
April 12th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Time

Introduction to Prairie Plant Identification

Erin Garrett
Extension Educator,  Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy

Illinois’s prairies are home to 850 species of native plants. Where should you start when trying to tell one apart from another? Join Erin Garrett to learn how to identify some of the most common tallgrass prairie plants, including wildflowers and grasses

Erin Garrett is the Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Extension Educator for University of Illinois Extension in the southernmost five counties in Illinois - Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union counties. In this role, Erin develops and delivers high impact programming to local and statewide audiences to help them develop an appreciation for natural resources and to empower them to make small changes to positively impact the environment. She enjoys sharing her love of prairies and plant identification with others.