From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts.
Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of online learning on Aug. 5 and includes a regional hands-on field day from Aug. 6-9.
The course is led by Extension educators and is open to early-career natural resource professionals, landowners, volunteers, students, and anyone interested in gaining experience managing invasive species. Participants will obtain a certificate of course completion from University of Illinois Extension for attending both days.
The cost includes lunch on the field day. The field day address will be made available after registration. There are a limited number of spots available for each field day. Sign up by Aug. 4.
Online Instructional Day
Aug. 5, 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Learn about the basics of invasive species ecology, invasive plant identification, and management principles.
Field Days
Aug. 6-9, 10 AM - 3 PM
Choose to attend one of six field days located across the state. Learn about invasive species in the area, identify plants, review commonly used management tools, and view demonstrations of management techniques. The $20 registration fee includes lunch on the field day.
- Aug. 6: St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville (DuPage County)
- Aug. 7: Allerton Park, Monticello (Piatt County)
- Aug. 7: Chinquapin Bluffs Land and Water Reserve, Carlock (McLean County)
- Aug. 8: Lincoln Prairie Trail, Taylorville (Christian County)
- Aug. 8: John Wood Community College, Quincy (Adams County)
- Aug. 9: Jackson County Extension Office, Murphysboro (Jackson County)
