Events
Urban Trees are a Matter of Life and Death
The first presentation in the 2025 Forestry Stewardship Series will discuss three studies linking urban trees with positive health…
Owsley Prairie & Wetland Tour
Owsley Wild Land consists of 38 acres of diverse habitat managed to minimize invasive species. With several hundred different native plants, something is blooming from early spring through…
Legacy Trees: The Significance Of and How to Manage our Forest Elders
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.…
Green Connections: Energy Efficient Landscapes
Green Connection events are continuing education programs for Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, and Conservation@Home members. They are also open to the general public.
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Moth-A-Palooza
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
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.…
Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour
After nearly 20 years of prairie reconstruction work, the White Family Prairie is a diverse ecosystem of plants, drawing numerous types of wildlife. At 11 acres, this prairie has undergone years…
Meteor Shower Watch Party
Hosted by the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists in collaboration with the Prairie Lands Foundation
Enjoy an…
Emerging Invasive Species Across Illinois
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
Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of…