Events

Urban Trees are a Matter of Life and Death

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025
Urban trees can have a profound effect on human health. 

The first presentation in the 2025 Forestry Stewardship Series will discuss three studies linking urban trees with positive health…

VCMGs Present: Growing Berries

with Larry Betout
County: Vermilion

Raspberries are one of summer’s sweetest delights—whether you find them at the farmers market or pick them right from your backyard. Join Vermilion County Master Gardener Larry Betout on Tuesday,…

Legacy Trees: The Significance Of and How to Manage our Forest Elders

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

Legacy trees are defined by many names, shapes, sizes, and stories. This talk will define a legacy tree and explore the history and benefits of some of the oldest trees on our Illinois landscape.…

Moth-A-Palooza

Presentation and Guided Night Hike
County: Franklin

Come out on to Rend Lake Project Visitor Center to learn more about moths during National Moth Week with Illinois Extension Forest Management and Ecology Specialist, Kevin Rohling and Horticulture…

Staying Inside the Lines: Best Practices for Firebreak Design

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

Prescribed fire is an important management tool in forests and grasslands. A well-designed and correctly installed firebreak is the first line of defense in keeping your burn safe and effective.…

NRCS Field Day - DePaul College Prep July 23

Soil Health
County: Cook

July 23, 2025,  4:30 - 6:30 pm
DePaul College Prep, 3333 N Rockwell St,  Chicago 
Free Street Parking on Rockwell

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As part of…

little Gardener's Day

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

This is a family friendly event to get children out in the ICC Gardens! Hosted by ICC Horticulture and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. 

This year's event will feature…

Emerging Invasive Species Across Illinois

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

Keeping tabs on the latest invasive species in our region is critical to implementing successful management strategies, such as Early Detection and Rapid Response. This presentation will cover…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management

Statewide Online and Field Day Learning
County: DuPage, Piatt, McLean, Christian, Adams, Jackson
From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts.

Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management

Statewide Online and Field Day Learning
County: DuPage, Piatt, McLean, Christian, Adams, Jackson
From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts.

Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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