Master Naturalist

Events

butterflies on a white back ground with a tree branch and green leaves

Monarch Madness

September 23, 2023

County

Macon

Fall bulbs, lilies, and iris

September 25, 2023

County

Kankakee

Dye fabric with plants

October 2, 2023

County

Kankakee

Naturalist Core Education Training Begins

October 2, 2023 - October 6, 2023

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Blog Posts

Cantankerous cavities

September 13, 2023

Most cavities in a tree are caused by some type of living organism, either an animal or a pathogen of some sort. Some cavities will only be found in...

Extension volunteers at a training session in a home garden

U of I Extension brings Conservation@Home program to West Central Illinois

August 9, 2023

The “typical” yard can easily be improved to help reduce water run-off, increase wildlife habitat, and improve the soil, which ultimately improves...

Workshop participants watch chainsaw demonstration

Forestry specialist provides chainsaw safety education to local volunteers and park district staff

July 11, 2023

University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteers often spend time assisting partners with trail maintenance, invasive and aggressive...

I met a good farmer today: How land ethic shapes our future

June 22, 2023

I met a good farmer today. In recollection, I don’t think I’ve ever met a bad farmer, but this encounter was different. Immediately we hit...

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News Releases

September 6, 2023

Master Naturalists kick off native sale
URBANA, Ill — The East Central Illinois Master Naturalists are once again hosting their Native Tree and Shrub Sale. The ordering period will be open from September 5th through October 13 or as supplies last...

August 21, 2023

Take a hike and much more at Nature Trails Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Comlara Park at Evergreen Lake will be the setting for this year’s annual Nature Trails Day on Saturday, September 16 from 10AM. to 1:00PM. The event is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Program and its volunteers and is free...

a group of people in a home flower garden

August 17, 2023

U of I Extension brings Conservation@Home program to West Central Illinois
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - The “typical” yard can easily be improved to help reduce water run-off, increase wildlife habitat, and improve the soil, which ultimately improves the environment. The Conservation@Home (C@H) program was created...

July 26, 2023

Fall session of Naturalist Core Edcuation Training open for applications
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit will be offering Naturalist Core Education (Master Naturalist) hybrid training this fall October 2-6, Monday – Friday, 9am to 3pm. Space is limited. To begin the application process, visit...

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