Bulge Hole Ecological Area Hike

Learn about plants, wildlife, and nature as we hike through this ecologically important and very scenic area! Bulge Hole Ecological Area is owned and managed by the Shawnee National Forest and…

Bulge Hole Ecological Area Hike

Learn about plants, wildlife, and nature as we hike through this ecologically important and very scenic area! Bulge Hole Ecological Area is owned and managed by the Shawnee National Forest and…

Prescribed Fire Basic Training

Prescribed fire can be complex and challenging in many respects, but it also provides numerous ecological benefits. Kevin Rohling, Extension Specialist in Forest Management and Ecology, will lead…

Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop 2025

From Tree to Table: Tap Into the Secrets of Maple Syrup Production

Take a tour of Dixon Springs Agricultural Center's 100-tap sugarbush operation and learn the basics of maple syrup production at…

Tree Identification and Health Assessment

Proper tree identification encourages proper care and better health. 

Learn to recognize and classify various tree species using leaf shape, bark, fruit, and other characteristics. This…

Abiotic and Biotic Stressors

Tree stress and failure can stem from many factors. 

Don’t be hasty to blame insects or diseases for your tree problems. Many tree stresses stem from abiotic or non-living factors such as…

Pruning Methods and Benefits of Trees

Trees are essential to nature’s landscape and our daily lives.

Discover the incredible ways trees enhance our lives and communities in this session. From improving air quality and reducing energy…

Diversity and Advocacy and Choosing Nursery Stock

Communities with healthy, viable trees are impacted through improved air quality and reduced stress.

Join this session set to empower tree people to advocate for the protection and expansion of…

Holy Boulders Spring Hike

Explore the Holy Boulders area with "the largest concentration of boulders in Southern Illinois" according to the Illinois Climbers Association that owns and stewards the property.  This hike…