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
Our Connections to the Prairie
What is a prairie? Join the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists and local science educator, Scott Saffer, on Saturday, July 25th from 9 - 11 am at Fugate Woods in rural Fairbury, IL to learn…
Basics of Grass Identification and Identification of Common Woodland Grasses
Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…
Woodland Landowner Considerations for Forest Carbon Programs
In the past few years, opportunities for woodland landowners to participate in forest carbon programs have expanded across the Midwest. However, it can be difficult to understand if enrolling in a…
Identification of Common Prairie Grasses
Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…
Identification of Common Nuisance Grasses
Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…
Cranberry Lake Trail Nature Hike
Join us for a hands-on, adventure-filled nature hike along the Cranberry Lake Trail at the Avon Township Center!
Together with the University of Illinois Master Naturalists, we'll…
A Species of Land Like No Other … The History of Conservation in the Chicago Region
Managing for Oak Regeneration: What does Current Research Tell us?
Enhancing oak regeneration is a top priority in Illinois forests, but successfully establishing new oak seedlings is not always easy, and success is not guaranteed. This presentation will…
Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day
Learn about the latest crop production research and management practices at the Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day hosted by University of Illinois Extension.
This…
Conservation Tours
For the past 29 years, Angella Moorehouse has worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a field representative for the…