University of Illinois Extension

Events (5)

Astronomy 101

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 12:00

Online Local Webinar

Mushrooms of Illinois

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:00

Zoom online platform

Master Naturalists Meeting

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:00

Master Naturalists Meeting

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:00

Gardener's Day

Sat, 03/27/2021 - 12:00

Blog Posts (23)

Master Naturalists at Meadowbrook

Master Naturalist Profile: Nachusa Prairie Steward

East Central Illinois Master Naturalists

Welcome to Naturalist News

Science is learning

Sensational Senses

Virtual Book Study Group Keeps Master Volunteers Connected and Learning

Natures Best Hope book cover

Chautauqua Refuge Gains Attention Through Master Naturalist’s Writing Skills

Get Out on the Trails

Hedge Apple Woods, Bloomington, by Rick Tindall

Adopt the Pace of Nature

lady journaling outside in a notebook

Local Master Naturalist Volunteer Builds Website to Encourage People to Enjoy Local Natural Areas

Extension Master Naturalist Julie Robinson documenting outdoor public spaces

Old Trees

Old Trees

Why Should You Draw in Your Journal?

leather journal and a pencil

Walks of Discovery

dirt path through trees

Talking Biodiversity, Habitat, and Sustainability in the American Landscape

Blog title

Master Naturalists invest time and talents volunteering at Wildlife Prairie Park

Volunteer Master Naturalist at Wildlife Prairie Park

Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle Joins Extension Team as Horticulture Educator

Nicole Flowers staff photo

Master Volunteers’ Involvement at Mason Tree Nursery Expands to Help 8-State Project Wingspan

women touching a plant sitting in classroom

College of ACES Dean and Extension Director Connect With Staff and Stakeholders

Dr. Shelly Nickols-Richardson shaking hands with a 4-H teen

Master Naturalists Volunteer at Fulton-Mason Eagle Day

group of Master Naturalists standing in front of display

What I Do and Why It Matters - Christine Belless

Christine Belless in action

Science Adventure Day Helps Draw Kids Outdoors in Canton

man helping student use microscopes

Hidden Treasure

News Releases (39)

Attend astronomy webinar to learn more about the night sky

September 2020 Master Gardener Column

Taking a deep dive into aquatic plant identification

Virtual book study group keeps Master Volunteers connected and learning

Learn how to tell which grass is which

Mushrooms of Illinois Webinar

Harvest milkweed pods; plant Monarch butterfly garden

6th Annual Monarch Migration Festival to be held online

Master Naturalist evening classes begin September 22

August Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps

Master Naturalist Native Tree and Shrub Sale

July Master Gardener Column

Master Naturalist Applications Now Accepted for Tri-County Training in August

Get Out on the Trails This Summer

June Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps

Local Program Taught How All Can Support Native Mason Bees

Invasive Species Symposium 2020

Take a virtual hike through Shawnee's natural areas

Master Naturalist Applications open through April 30, 2020

April Master Gardener Column

Local Master Naturalist Volunteer Builds Website to Encourage People to Enjoy Local Natural Areas

Program cancellations and postponements

All Levels of Gardening Experience Encouraged to Attend Gardeners’ BIG Day

Local Volunteers Plan Spring Fling Garden Day

February Master Gardener Column

Illinois Master Naturalist Program Accepting Applications for June Training

Winter Tree ID Walk at Spoon River College Arboretum

Mason Bees Workshop

Master Naturalists invest time and talents volunteering at Wildlife Prairie Park

University of Illinois Extension announces Four Seasons of Gardening Winter Webinar Series Dates and Topics

MidWinter Horticulture Workshop is set for January 25

Illinois Master Naturalist Training to be Held at Giant City

Campus Rain Garden Receives Upgrades

Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists Shared Information at Fair

Master Volunteers’ Involvement at Mason Tree Nursery Expands to Help 8-State Project Wingspan

Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists Share Information at Fair

University of Illinois Extension Announces New Horticulture and Naturalist Education Course

Illilnois Extension Presents Fall Harvest of Horticulture in Aledo, Ill on September 21

Master Naturalists Contribute Photos to Rend Lake Visitor Center

Staff (13)

staff photo of Christine Belless

Christine Belless

Program Coordinator, Ag and Natural Resources

Amanda Christenson

Amanda Christenson

Master Naturalist Program Coordinator

Christopher Enroth

Christopher Enroth

Extension Educator, Horticulture

Wendy Ferguson

Program Coordinator, Horticulture

Mary Fischer

Extension Educator, Horticulture

Duane Friend

Duane Friend

Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship

Holly Froning

Holly Froning

Program Coordinator, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist-Kankakee County

Erin Garrett

Erin Garrett

Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship

Doug Gucker staff photo

Douglas B. Gucker

Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms

Dena Hyde

Dena Hyde

Program Coordinator, Agriculture

Nancy Kuhajda

Nancy Kuhajda

Program Coordinator, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and Master Composter-Will County

Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

Program Coordinator, Ag and Natural Resources - Whiteside County

Meg Overocker

Extra Help, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Program Coordinator