Grasses

Grasses

Blog Posts
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Add a wispy pink statement grass to your home garden
When thinking about adding a pop of color to your garden, grasses probably aren’t at the top of your list. But think again! Pink Muhly, ...
silhouette of panic grass
Taking a closer look at the Panicum genus
Recently I led a three-day online course on grass identification. Thanks to those of you who participated! One of the things I focused on is how...
patch of cordgrass among cattails
Learn how to identify Prairie Cordgrass
While visiting a nature center in Missouri, I was excited to find that they included several native grasses in their landscaping, including Little...
least skipper on swamp milkweed
Native grasses support skipper butterflies
Happy National Pollinator Week! This week especially we focus on the importance of pollinators in our local ecosystems and our role in supporting...
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News Releases
A woman stands in a grassy field holding a long blade of grass
Can one person make a difference on environmental issues?
Global environmental issues like habitat loss and pollution can feel overwhelming. Can one person’s actions make a difference? Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Erin Garrett believes so. Garrett provides programs for southern Illinois in...
Erin Garret standing next to little bluestem in a garden
Grasses at a Glance blog earns award from national Extension organization
URBANA, Ill. — Grasses are a small and often subtle backbone of many ecosystems, making up nearly 30% of the planet’s land cover. They prevent soil erosion, regulate water flow, and provide food and habitat for wildlife and livestock. But ask someone to identify one grass from another, and you...

Videos
Which Grass is Which? Nuisance Grass Identification

Grass identification doesn’t have to be impossible. By learning tips and tricks that you can use in the field, grass identification is achievable! Come learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify over 50 common grasses in Illinois during this three-part workshop. The course will...

Which Grass is Which? Prairie Grass Identification

Grass identification doesn’t have to be impossible. By learning tips and tricks that you can use in the field, grass identification is achievable! Come learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify over 50 common grasses in Illinois during this three-part workshop. The course will...
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