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Night Hike Owl Prowl

October 18, 2024

County

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Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium

October 19, 2024

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2024 Christmas Bird Count Workshops

November 10, 2024 - November 15, 2024

Blog Posts

Field notes from the bluebird trail

July 25, 2024

By Joe Huether, Illinois Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell countiesFor as long as I can remember, I’ve...

Hummingbirds are on the move

March 11, 2024

Every spring, I look forward to the return of the hummingbirds. Their aerial antics around the feeder, zooming by with iridescent flashes of green,...

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Embrace eco-friendly yards with Conservation@Home in West Central Illinois

February 27, 2024

Conservation@Home is making its way to our region, thanks to the collaborative...

Choose native plants for ecological benefits and wildlife resources

February 20, 2024

Are you looking to select plants that support local wildlife, conserve water, and enhance the overall ecosystem in Central Illinois? Here are some...

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News Releases

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September 9, 2024

Explore local nature during 2024 fall birding walks
Murphysboro, Ill. – Fall is a wonderful time to explore local nature. Join Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser for a leisurely walk to admire birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends at some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome, and binoculars are available upon request....

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September 6, 2024

Spend a Saturday morning gardening with Extension’s virtual symposium
URBANA, Ill. — Know someone looking for inspiration to start a gardening project that, to this point, has only been a dream? Join Extension on Oct. 19 for the Gardening in the Air virtual symposium. Tune in to the presentations from indoors, outdoors, or sitting near a favorite view because any...

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July 17, 2024

Birdwatchers are preparing for an exciting day at the 2024 Fall Migration Mini-Sit
Murphysboro, Ill. – Fall is a wonderful time to explore local nature, especially for birdwatching enthusiasts. Birdwatchers of all levels are invited to join the University of Illinois Extension for the seventh annual Fall Migration “Mini Sit” at the Cache River Wetlands Center on September 14,...

June 12, 2024

Specialist and migratory birds at greater risk under climate change
URBANA, Ill. — Following decades of decline, even fewer birds will darken North American skies by the end of the century, according to a new analysis by scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their...

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