Events

What is the Midwest Climate Hub?

Illinois-Indiana Climate Series

The Midwest Climate Hub provides agricultural producers with information to help them cope with climate change by linking research, education, and Extension partnerships. Laurie Nowatzke,…

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2024 State Master Naturalist Conference

The Land Between the Rivers
County: McDonough

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…

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White tailed deer in tall grass

White-tailed Deer Management in Illinois

County: Livingston

Dr. Schlichting will share deer harvest data, including how country-wide harvest quotas are determined. He will also explain how the IDNR monitors and manages disease in the white-tailed deer…

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A person smiling while celebrating being outdoors by throwing fall leaves into the air.

Discover the Benefits of Engaging with Nature

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
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…

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A child and an adult plant a tree together

Actions for Illinois Residents to Combat Climate Change

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
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…

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A person placing plants into a glass container to create a terrarium.

Create Winter Terrariums

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
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…

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