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Garlic Mustard Pull

April 10, 2026

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Garlic Mustard Pull

April 17, 2026

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Blog Posts

Behind the scenes: how regulations are used to manage invasive species

March 19, 2026

You may have heard last year about the ...

cosplay and invasives. two people dressed up.

Meeting audiences where they are at with invasive species education

March 12, 2026

It was a beautiful April Saturday afternoon at the Anita Purves Nature Center in Urbana. Like most spring Saturdays, the grounds of the nature center...

A conversation about conservation, why words matter when talking about invasive species

March 12, 2026

Emerald ash borer, bush honeysuckle, bighead carp – if any of those names made you shudder, you’re likely aware of the widespread environmental and...

Spring Creek Preserve: Dealing with the invasive plant problem

February 18, 2026

By Mike McGraw, Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell countiesSpring Creek Preserve, located in Tazewell...

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News Releases

February 20, 2026

McHenry County Agronomy Update Spotlights Disease Pressures and Weed Resistance
WOODSTOCK, Ill. — The University of Illinois Extension brought together producers, agribusiness professionals, and Certified Crop Advisers on February 18 for the annual McHenry County Agronomy Update, a program focused on the challenges farmers are likely to face in the 2026...

February 17, 2026

U of I Extension offering Master Naturalist training in Oregon
OREGON, Ill.— Individuals who are passionate about nature, conservation, and strengthening their communities are invited to apply for the Illinois Master Naturalist Program, now accepting registrations for its Spring 2026 training cohort. Pre‑registration is required by March 13. Contact...

A man leans on a tool outside by a tree surrounded by a group of people

February 11, 2026

Extension foresters protect trees, empower landowners
URBANA, Ill. — As the saying goes, the hope is that trees will “bloom where they’re planted.” Still, sometimes even these plant powerhouses need help overcoming challenges like invasive species, urban...

January 29, 2026

Wily and Wild Animal Invaders webinar explores environmental impact of invasive wildlife
URBANA, Ill. — Across the U.S., including Illinois, many non-native wildlife species have found their way into new environments, where they can pose a threat to natural ecosystems and the economy. This spring,...

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Videos

Controlling Woody Invasive Species in Fall and Winter

Move beyond the basics of invasive species

Join University of Illinois Extension Forester Christopher Evans in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday webinar sponsored by the ...

Hand-Pulling Honeysuckle

When people think of honeysuckle control many will reach for the saw or herbicide. But young honeysuckle has a very shallow root system that makes it easy to pull up by hand. In this video horticulture educator Chris Enroth with Illinois Extension demonstrates the ease of hand removal of young...