Connect with Extension staff in your area for research-based solutions to environmental issues and to get involved with your local Master Naturalist program.
Team Leader
Shiba 'Shibu' Kar
Assistant Dean: Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Program Leader. Associate Director of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Master Naturalist
Forestry
Water
Invasive Species
Pollinator Habitat
Perennials
Grasses
Administration
Leadership
(217) 333-1234
Natural Resources and Energy Experts
Peggy Anesi
Natural Resources, Environment and Energy Educator
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Water
Wildlife
815-784-2000
Linda Derhak
Visiting Outreach Associate
Keywords
Community Planning
Resilience
Community Resiliency
Climate
Environment
Energy
Local Government
(217) 300-9705
Brodie Dunn
Extension Outreach Associate, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy
Keywords
Energy
Pollinator Habitat
Beneficial Insects
Wildlife
Native Plants
Birds
(217) 333-5983
Duane Friend
State Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Change Specialist
Keywords
Urban Gardening
Energy
Environment
Master Naturalist
Ponds
PSEP Training
Small Farms
Weather
Climate
(217) 243-7424
Abigail Garofalo
Extension Specialist, Illinois Master Naturalist Program
Keywords
Environment
Master Naturalist
Native Plants
Wildlife
Climate
(847) 201-4176
Erin Garrett
Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator
Keywords
Grasses
Master Gardeners
Energy Efficiency
Environment
Native Plants
Invasive Species
Master Naturalist
Pollinator Habitat
Community Garden
Conservation
(618) 524-2270
Karla Griesbaum
Environmental and Energy Stewardship Educator
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Master Naturalist
Outdoor Skills
Conservation
Native Plants
Wildlife
(217) 333-7672
Amy Lefringhouse
Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator
Keywords
Master Naturalist
Environment
Conservation
Camping
Forestry
Invasive Species
Native Plants
Outdoor Skills
Ponds
Wildlife
(217) 223-8380
Joy O'Keefe
Assistant Professor, Wildlife Extension Specialist
Keywords
Faculty
Wildlife
Environment
Master Naturalist
Invasive Species
Andrea Wagner
Sustainable Energy Specialist
Keywords
Energy
Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation
Community Development
Environment
618-344-4230
Darci Webber
Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator
Keywords
Environment
Water
Master Naturalist
Energy
Invasive Species
(309) 663-8306
Water Quality Exerts
C. Eliana Brown
Water Quality and Stormwater Specialist
Keywords
Water
Conservation
Environment
Gardening
Flowers
Grasses
Landscape Architecture
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Native Plants
Perennials
Pollinator Habitat
(217) 265-0760
Amanda Christenson
Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Outreach Associate
Keywords
Meeting Management
Time Management
Volunteers
Conservation
Water
Environment
217-244-7298
Joan Cox
Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Program Manager
Keywords
Water
Conservation
Environment
Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
(217) 244-3704
Rachel Curry
Agriculture and Agribusiness Educator 1
Keywords
Water
Environment
Energy Conservation
Commercial Agriculture
Conservation
Sustainable Agriculture
(217) 265-0851
Layne Knoche
Outreach Associate
Keywords
Conservation
Water
Gardening
Environment
Flowers
Grasses
Invasive Species
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Design
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Native Plants
Perennials
Pollinator Habitat
Shrubs
Trees
(217) 244-8160
Nicole Haverback
Watershed Outreach Associate
Keywords
Water
Sustainable Agriculture
Conservation
Environment
Agriculture
(309) 932-3447
Forestry Experts
Christopher Evans
Forestry Extension and Research Specialist
Keywords
Forestry
Invasive Species
Trees
(618) 695-3383
Kevin Rohling
Extension Specialist, Forest Management and Ecology
Keywords
Forestry
Wildlife
Invasive Species
Native Plants
(618) 695-3383
Justin Vozzo
Extension Specialist, Forestry
Keywords
Trees
Native Plants
Forestry
Climate
Conservation
Environment
Invasive Species
Sustainable Agriculture
(217) 300-9750
Horticulture Experts
Candice Anderson
State Master Gardener Specialist
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Gardening
Flowers
217-300-3198
Gemini Bhalsod
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Plant Health Care
Gardening
(773)-233-2900
Bruce Black
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Vegetable Gardening
Fruits
815-632-3611
Christopher Enroth
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Community Garden
Vegetable Gardening
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Design
Lawn Care
Conservation
Drainage
Insect Pests
Native Plants
Pollinator Habitat
Soil
Trees
Turf
Invasive Species
Ornamental
(309) 837-3939
Jennifer Fishburn
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Horticulture
Master Naturalist
(217) 782-4617
Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Conservation
Flowers
Gardening
Native Plants
Houseplants
Plant Disease
Perennials
Composting
Weeds
Bees
Herbs
Vegetable Gardening
Vegetables
Soil
309-347-6614
Brittnay Haag
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Horticulture
Butterfly
Flowers
Gardening
Community Garden
309-663-8306
Andrew Holsinger
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Fruits
Tree Fruits
Vegetables
Native Plants
Gardening
Master Gardeners
(217) 532-3941
Ken Johnson
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Entomology
Insect Pests
Beneficial Insects
Integrated Pest Management
Plant Health Care
Pollinator Habitat
Vegetables
Vegetable Gardening
Fruits
Tree Fruits
Gardening
Plant Disease
Invasive Species
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
(217) 243-7424
Nancy Kreith
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Community Garden
Landscape Architecture
Urban Gardening
(708) 679-6889
Christina Lueking
Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Horticulture
Gardening
Vegetable Gardening
Urban Gardening
Flowers
Native Plants
Pollinator Habitat
(618) 618-242-0780
Ryan Pankau
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Trees
Forestry
Invasive Species
Pollinator Habitat
217-333-7672
Kimberly Rohling
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Community Garden
Horticulture
(618) 687-1727
Emily Swihart
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Trees
Gardening
Master Gardeners
Landscape Design
Landscape Architecture
Forestry
Vegetable Gardening
(217) 333-1677
Sarah Vogel
Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Forestry
Trees
Flowers
Annuals
Perennials
Weeds
Composting
Civic Engagement
( 217) 877-6042