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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…

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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…

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Ecology at Your Home

Everyday Environment Series

Remember back in grade school biology learning about things like the carbon cycle? Or how about evolution? Or even things like a predator-prey relationship?…

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ECIMN Present: Warblers, Sparrows, and Thrushes, Oh My!

Following the road to understanding migratory bird annual life cycles one banded bird at a time
County: Champaign
Bird species are declining worldwide, and understanding their needs is crucial for conservation management. Given that more than 50% of North American birds migrate, there are many knowledge gaps…

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Fire Ecology for Managing Grasslands and Woodlands

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Illinois is dominated by fire-adapted ecosystems from prairies to savannas to barrens and oak woodlands. Historically, fire played a key role in maintaining diversity, structure, and function in…

The Edible Wild Path

A seasonal foraging class
County: Champaign, Ford, Vermilion, Iroquois

Illinois Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy departments bring to you a seasonal beginner foraging course. Each session will have three parts:…

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Drone-based Herbicide Application Efficacy for Priority Invasive Plants

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Drone-based herbicide applications for invasive plants have been increasing due to their low cost, the increasing availability of contract applicators, and decreasing equipment costs. However,…