2024 State Master Naturalist Conference

Sitting between two mighty rivers, the Illinois and Mississippi, west-central Illinois is a landscape shaped by water and home to wetlands, prairies, and woodlands.

Explore the land between…

Tree Identification Walk at SIU

Take a stroll through Southern Illinois University's campus and learn how to identify trees using dichotomous keys.  We'll also discuss some benefits of landscape trees as well as some common…

Discover the Benefits of Engaging with Nature

Give any landscape personality through design choices. 

In a culture increasingly dominated by technology and highly manipulated landscapes, connecting with nature can seem impossible. Explore…

Actions for Illinois Residents to Combat Climate Change

It’s easy to get overwhelmed thinking about the impacts of climate change. 

While there are many strategies to reduce risk and adapt at global and regional scales, individuals can also take…

Create Winter Terrariums

Give the gift of care and growth by building terrariums. 

Terrariums are wonderful accents for a home all year round, especially during the holidays and into winter. Live plants in a terrarium…