Reviving Illinois Wetlands
Resilient Communities Series
Wetlands are making a comeback in Illinois. Wetlands of all sizes filter pollutants, provide protection from floods, recharge groundwater and serve as wildlife and fish habitat. But despite…
Watersheds and Stewardship Program and Master Naturalist Meeting
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for our April Master Naturalist meeting focused on watersheds and stewardship.During this meeting we will:Receive a brief overview of Emiquon and its role in the watershedLearn…
Ready & Resilient : Practical Climate Strategies for Illinois Municipalities
For elected officials, community leaders, and public employees
County: Lake
Illinois communities are already seeing the effects of a changing climate—heavier rains, more frequent flooding, hotter summers, shifting seasons, and added strain on local infrastructure. To help…
Business in Front, Party in the Back - Designing a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate
Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension - Lake County
County: Lake
Even the most thoughtfully designed native landscape can sometimes be misunderstood or even viewed as problematic by neighbors or local municipalities. What begins as an effort to support…