Environment

Events

Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Gentle Hatha

April 16, 2026

County

Fulton

Mason

Peoria

Tazewell

Garlic Mustard Pull

April 17, 2026

County

Johnson

Plant Trees with 4-H Green Communities

April 21, 2026

County

Kane

DuPage

Stewardship Week 2026

April 22, 2026 - April 24, 2026

County

Gallatin

Hamilton

Hardin

Pope

Saline

White

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Blog Posts

Identifying Carolina Foxtail, a winter annual

April 13, 2026

I recently received an inquiry from a farmer for a grass ID for an unknown grass he found on his property. This led me to identify a grass I’ve never...

Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for spring 2026

April 7, 2026

Spring is the perfect time for cleaning your chemical storage area and disposing of any old or unwanted pesticides. To assist with this effort, the...

EDDMaPs: reporting, managing, and researching invasives

Community reported data helps EDDMapS inform and drive invasive species management

April 2, 2026

EDDMapS, formerly known as The Bugwood Network, was launched 20 years ago by the University of...

Tractor plowing a field with a dust cloud behind

Dust storms, starter fertilizer, and conservation tillage

March 27, 2026

In episode 80 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois Assistant Professor and Extension agronomist...

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News Releases

April 9, 2026

Mother's Day Flower Walks to take place on May 9
GENOA, Ill.— On Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the day before Mother’s Day, University of Illinois Extension is offering guided wildflower walks at the Natural Resource Education Center (NREC) in Russell Woods Forest Preserve.  Russell Woods is located 1 mile west of Genoa...

April 1, 2026

Nature Explorers Camp invites youth to explore, create, and thrive outdoors this summer
SYCAMORE, Ill.—Youth ages 7–11 are invited to spend their summer exploring forests, discovering wildlife, and building lifelong skills at Nature Explorers Camp, a hands-on day camp led by University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development professionals and Natural Resources Education Center...

March 30, 2026

Find solutions to manage non-native plants and animals at Invasive Species Symposium
URBANA, Ill. — From new invasive species threats to updates on how to manage them, the world of invasive species is always changing. Learn about emerging invasives, explore management options, share ideas,...

A burned plot in a forest in late winter

March 26, 2026

Frequent prescribed burns help young oaks thrive despite invasive grasses, Illinois study finds
URBANA, Ill. — As winter comes to a close, many people look forward to warmer temperatures and spring blooms, but for land managers working to preserve or restore oak-dominated forests, it is prescribed burn...

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Videos

Saving the World, One Box Turtle at a Time

Box turtles are charismatic, long-lived turtles that are omnivorous and use both land and water ecosystems. These characteristics make them uniquely sensitive to the health of their environments and good indicators of overall ecosystem health. In the last 18 years, the Wildlife Epidemiology...

Actions to Reduce Water Pollution

What’s in your water? Learn about common water pollutants, how your daily actions, indoor and outdoor, impact water quality, and how water is treated before returning to rivers and lakes. Simple tips to prevent pollution start with you.

This webinar was recorded on May 8, 2025. Find more...