Introduction to Invasive Species Management

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 program that starts with a day of online learning on June 9 and includes a regional hands-on field day from June 10-12. 

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 June 8.

Online Instructional Day
June 9, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Learn about the basics of invasive species ecology, invasive plant identification, and management principles. 

Regional Field Days
June 10-12, 10 AM - 3 PM

Choose to attend one of seven 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. 

• June 10
  • LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles (Kane County)
  • Montgomery County Extension Office, Hillsboro (Montgomery County)
  • McCully Heritage, Kampsville (Calhoun County)
  • Humiston Woods, Pontiac (Livingston County)
• June 11 - Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, Simpson (Pope County)
• June 12 - Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary, Macomb (McDonough County)
• June 12 - Perkins Road Restoration Site, Urbana (Champaign County)