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Events (3)

Trees that pop in the Spring! | Gardening in the Air

9 AM CDT

Sat, 02/05/2022 - 12:00

Online

trees that pop in the spring

Timber Sales & Taxes in Illinois

9 am - Noon

Sat, 02/12/2022 - 12:00

Morgan County Extension office (104 N Westgate Ave., Jacksonville, IL)

skidsteer and logs

Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sat, 02/19/2022 - 12:00

Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, Simpson, IL

A close up of a sap tap, a boy standing in the woods, and a close up of a maple syrup bottle

Blog Posts (17)

Unique soil conditions create biodiversity in Flatwood Forests

trees woodland area

Pokeweed teaches us to ask questions about the natural world

green leaves, black berries, red/purple stems

Prescribed fire as a management tool

Prescribed fire sign with smoke in the air

A personal run-in with the invasive gypsy moth

adult gypsy moth on hand

The impact of emerald ash borer

The impact of emerald ash borer. Dying ash trees with thinning canopies.

Species Profile - Japanese Stiltgrass

Japanese stiltgrass growing in a forest

Best Practices for Sharing Plants to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species

Stop the spread of jumping worms and other invasive species

Tread lightly as the hunt begins for morel mushrooms

Edible wild mushrooms are more than just your next meal

Three morel mushrooms

Why garlic mustard succeeds when other plants fail

Forest path with second year garlic mustard growing in it.

Species Profile - Harbinger-of-Spring

Harbinger-of-spring plant in bloom

Nature’s Current Event: Frost Flowers

Ice formations at the base of plants

Species Profile: White Oak

Upper branches of white oak tree

Get Out on the Trails

Hedge Apple Woods, Bloomington, by Rick Tindall

Winter Dormancy in the Landscape

Winter Dormancy

Not All Trees Are Good Trees

Bronze leaves of Tree of Heaven

News Releases (35)

Improve your forest one tree at a time

Plant a tree; help the planet: Illinois 4-H tackles global issues locally

Trim trees, shrubs in the dormant season for stronger, healthier plants

Give Christmas trees a second life after the holidays

Invasive jumping worms confirmed in Morgan County

After the storm: Repair and care for damaged trees

Forestry team shares tips to combat southern Illinois invasive species in recent workshop

Dixon Springs research takes center stage at upcoming forums

Tackle invasive species management with Jackson County forestry program

Invasive jumping worms confirmed in Peoria County

Edible wild mushrooms are more than just your next meal

New directory connects Illinois woodland owners with professional foresters

Frequent fire too hot to handle for invasive plants

Healthy forests start with single tree, hands-on landowners

Learn to identify trees in winter with bark, twigs, buds

Landowners need to know timber's worth before selling

Extend the life of urban forests with Urban Tree Conference

Unsightly black spots on maple leaves won’t harm trees

Taking a deep dive into aquatic plant identification

Conservation virtual workshop provides best practices for landowners and managers

Fall is a great time for planting trees

Select the right tree for fall planting in Illinois

Do not plant seeds of unknown origins

Research drone photos spot invasive species

Prevent oak wilt from damaging your trees

Paddle Devil’s Kitchen Lake with a Kayak Botany Tour

Illinois’ big trees are on the map

Forestry website supports Illinois woodland owners

Increase life span of urban trees

Familiar tale: Victims of emerald ash borer and other exotic pests

Strategies for minimizing land and water invasive species

Take a virtual hike through Shawnee's natural areas

Identification of Invasive Species During the Winter

Winter Invasive Species Identification Workshop

Extension to Host Workshop on Managing Invasive Species

Staff (6)

Zach DeVillez staff photo

Zach DeVillez

Extension Forestry Technician, Illinois Forestry Association Coordinator

Christopher Evans staff photo

Christopher Evans

Forestry Extension and Research Specialist & Interim Master Naturalist Coordinator

Sarah Gaulke staff photo

Sarah Gaulke

Graduate Student

Jay Hayek staff photo

Jay Hayek

Extension Specialist, Forestry

Kevin Rohling

Kevin Rohling

Forestry Research Technician

Sarah Vogel staff photo

Sarah Vogel

Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator