Native plants

Events

ECIMN Native Plant Sale Pick Up Day

October 20, 2023

ECIMN Native Plant Sale Pick Up Day

October 21, 2023

Native Seed Share

October 28, 2023

County

McDonough

Blog Posts

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Southern Illinois field trip to the 2023 Master Naturalist Conference inspires community and new ideas

September 29, 2023

Every fall, nature lovers from around the state lace up their hiking boots and head out into the field for the annual Master Naturalist State...

Bison and America's prairie ecosystem

September 22, 2023

This week marks the official beginning of autumn as far as our calendar is concerned but the natural world began the transition toward fall weeks ago...

Monarch migration: Learn how you can help

August 28, 2023

Imagine taking a trip to Mexico. What sort of things would you do? Get your car inspected. Check some maps to find the best route. Read reviews to...

Tulips in the treetops: Liriodendron tulipifera

August 11, 2023

On a recent family vacation, I was able to revisit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As I return to places I was privileged to visit as a...

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News Releases

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September 29, 2023

Master Naturalists get outdoors to connect with, support Illinois’ natural spaces
URBANA, Ill. — “Take a hike” takes on a new meaning when you go on a field trip with a Master Naturalist. You could be in a forest identifying plants when a bird call overhead has someone ask, “What was that?” You could be having ...

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...

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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...

August 23, 2023

Build drought-tolerant gardens this fall for next summer’s blooms
URBANA, Ill. — Many Illinois gardens are entering the fall stressed from the lack of summer rains combined with scorching hot temperatures. These conditions easily stress some plants; however, many plants quickly adapt to hot, dry conditions. Drought-tolerant plants are not only tough and...

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