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Dixon Springs Agricultural Center Field Day 2026

County: Pope
Join us for a special Field Day at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center on July 14 from 5-8 p.m. where community and agriculture come together for an evening of learning and connection.For just $5,…

Path of Green Trees

Cook County July Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

Grasses at a Glance

Basics of Grass Identification and Identification of Common Woodland Grasses

Which Grass is Which Workshops

Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…

Grasses at a Glance

Identification of Common Prairie Grasses

Which Grass is Which Workshops

Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…

A forest with the sun setting behind the text "Forestry Stewardship Series"

Woodland Landowner Considerations for Forest Carbon Programs

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

In the past few years, opportunities for woodland landowners to participate in forest carbon programs have expanded across the Midwest. However, it can be difficult to understand if enrolling in a…

Grasses at a Glance

Identification of Common Nuisance Grasses

Which Grass is Which Workshops

Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…

A collection of pawpaw fruit on a car windshield

Get More From Your Forest! An introduction to foraging for landowners

County: Pope
Landowners and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome to come and learn about common edible and medicinal plants in Southern IL forests! The event will consist of a short guided walk and an indoor…

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A Species of Land Like No Other … The History of Conservation in the Chicago Region

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension - Lake County
County: Lake
Travel across the epic sojourn of conservation Chicago Region style, examining some of the seminal moments and defining struggles that have marked our part of the world as an epicenter of…

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Managing for Oak Regeneration: What does Current Research Tell us?

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Enhancing oak regeneration is a top priority in Illinois forests, but successfully establishing new oak seedlings is not always easy, and success is not guaranteed.  This presentation will…

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Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

When it comes time to harvest trees from your woodland, are you prepared? MU Extension forestry state specialist Hank Stelzer will walk viewers through the process of selling timber from start to…