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Online and in your backyard, Illinois Extension staff provide programs to connect you with the natural world. Explore upcoming and annual events below. 

Invasive Species Symposium     Forestry Events     Master Naturalist Annual Conference

Spring and Fall Everyday Environment Webinars

Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-July

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…

Urban Trees are a Matter of Life and Death

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025
Urban trees can have a profound effect on human health. 

The first presentation in the 2025 Forestry Stewardship Series will discuss three studies linking urban trees with positive health…

Legacy Trees: The Significance Of and How to Manage our Forest Elders

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

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.…

Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Connect farmer-to-farmer across Illinois!
 Join us for a free virtual panel discussion featuring farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois utilizing cover crops in their…

Staying Inside the Lines: Best Practices for Firebreak Design

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

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

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

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…

Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour (2)

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

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…

Emerging Invasive Species Across Illinois

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

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…

Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-Aug

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…

Native Seed Share

County: McDonough

 Native Seed Share - October 25, 2025 

Join us at Owsley Habitat for a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and enhance your landscaping! The Native Seed Share is all about…

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