Duane Friend

Duane Friend

State Master Naturalist and Climate Change Specialist
Keywords
Urban gardening
Energy
Environment
Master Naturalist
Ponds
PSEP training
Small farms
Weather
Climate
(217) 243-7424
Shibu Kar

Shibu Kar

Assistant Dean, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Program Leader
Keywords
Energy
Master Naturalist
Environment
Farm safety
(217) 244-3310

Natural Resources Specialties

Eliana Brown, Water Quality Specialist based in Urbana.
Green infrastructure; rain gardens; nutrient loss reduction.
brown12@illinois.edu

Rachel Curry, Watershed Outreach Associate based in Galva
Nutrient loss reduction; soil health; cover crops; watershed planning
rccurry@illinois.edu

Peggy Doty, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator based in Sycamore
Wildlife management; wildlife/human interactions; environmental education (youth & adult); large pond ecology; prairie restoration; native landscapes; rainfall management
psdoty@illinois.edu

Brodie Dunn, State Pollinator Coordinator based in Urbana
Pollinators and other beneficial insects. watershed planning
lbdunn2@illinois.edu

Duane Friend, State Master Naturalist and Climate Change Specialist based in Jacksonville
State Master Naturalist Coordinator.  Climate and weather; soil health; composting; farm pond management; septic system management
friend@illinois.edu

Abigail Garofalo, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator based in Westchester
Environmental education; conservation landscape practices
aeg9@illinois.edu

Erin Garrett, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator based in Anna
Native plants; grass identification (non-lawn grasses); pollinators; invasive species; smart grid/smart meter technology; energy efficiency
emedvecz@illinois.edu

Nicole Haverback, Watershed Outreach Associate based in Effingham
Nutrient loss reduction; soil health; cover crops; watershed planning
nlh@illinois.edu

Stanley (Jay) Solomon, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator based in Freeport
Renewable energy; livestock management including nutrient management, grazing, mortality management, and facilities; home energy efficiency, water quality; invasive species; rainwater management
jssolomo@illinois.edu

Forestry Experts

Forestry Specialties

Chris Evans, Forestry Extension and Research Specialist based at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in Simpson
Forestry; forest health/pests; invasive species; herbicides; plant identification; and wildlife
cwevans@illinois.edu

Jay Hayek, Extension Forestry Specialist based in Urbana
Forestry; forest management; timber harvesting / forest products; chainsaw safety; reforestation techniques; prescribed fire; and tree identification
jhayek@illinois.edu

Horticulture Experts

 

Christopher Enroth

Christopher Enroth

Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Bulbs
Community garden
Flowers
Gardening
Vegetable gardening
Landscape architecture
Herbs
Houseplants
Landscape design
Lawn care
Master Gardeners
Perennials
Shrubs
Environment
Conservation
Drainage
Insects and pests
Master Naturalist
Native plants
Pollinator Habitat
Soil
Trees
Tree fruits
Turf
Invasive species
Ornamental
(309) 837-3939

Horticulture Specialties

Candice Anderson, State Master Gardener Specialist based in Decatur.
State Master Gardener Coordinator.  Ornamental Horticulture; flower gardening. 
mille116@illinois.edu

Gemini Bhalsod, Horticulture educator based in Arlington Heights
Ornamental Horticulture; Vegetable Gardening; Soil Issues; Invasive Plant Species; Illinois Native Plants; integrated pest management (IPM)
gbhalsod@illinois.edu

Bruce Black, Horticulture educator based in Sterling
Vegetable gardening; small fruit; tree fruits; propagation/micropropagation; community gardens; youth and school horticulture/gardens
brucejb@illinois.edu

German Cutz, Horticulture educator based in Arlington Heights
Food production, urban agriculture, sustainable gardening, home gardening, and agribusiness.
cutz@illinois.edu

Christopher Enroth, Horticulture educator based in Macomb
Green infrastructure; ornamental horticulture; lawns; trees; season extension; vegetable gardening
cenroth@illinois.edu

Mary Fischer, Horticulture educator based in Effingham
Landscape design; ornamental horticulture;backyard and community food production; youth education; drone use.
marymf@illinois.edu

Jennifer Fishburn, Horticulture educator based in Springfield
Vegetable gardening; herb gardening; landscape design; native plants; woody ornamentals
fishburn@illinois.edu

Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, horticulture educator based in Lewistown
Weed science; integrated pest management.
nflower2@illinois.edu

Brittnay Haag, Horticulture educator based in Bloomington
Youth gardening; herbaceous ornamentals; ornamental horticulture
bhaag@illinois.edu

Andrew Holsinger, Horticulture educator based in Hillsboro
Tree fruit culture; plant identification; pruning techniques; ornamental horticulture; vegetable gardening; woody ornamentals
aholsing@illinois.edu

Ken Johnson, Horticulture educator based in Jacksonville
Entomology/insects; integrated pest management (IPM); Plant disease; fruit and vegetable gardening/production; pollinators; beneficial insects (predators, parasitoids, etc.)
kjohnso@illinois.edu

Nancy Kreith, Horticulture educator based in Matteson
Landscape design; native plants; woody and herbaceous plants; vegetable gardening; soils and composting; insects
kreith@illinois.edu

Christina Lueking, Horticulture educator based in Salem
Community gardens, herb gardening, cut flower gardening, high tunnel production, backyard greenhouse, pollinators, native plant pollinator plots, green roof infrastructure
lueking@illinois.edu

Ryan Pankau, Horticulture educator based in Champaign
Arboriculture and forestry; ornamental horticulture; vegetable gardening; wildlife habitat restoration; native plants; integrated pest management
rcpankau@illinois.edu

Kimberly Rohling, Horticulture educator based in Murphysboro
Home gardening; birdscaping; wildlife-friendly gardening; invasive species; and integrated pest management (IPM).
kimrohli@illinois.edu

Emily Swihart, Horticulture educator based in Milan
Urban trees and woodland management, native plant ecosystems, cut flower production.
eswihart@illinois.edu

Sarah Vogel, Horticulture educator based in Decatur
Annuals and perennials; greenhouse production; landscaping; urban forest management
sarahv@illinois.edu