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May 4, 2024

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Naturalist Core Education Begins

June 10, 2024 - June 14, 2024

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Blog Posts

Look for early spring wildlife

February 22, 2024

The transition zone between winter and spring is a fascinating time to explore the wildlife of Illinois. Here are a few of the neat opportunities...

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...

A wild turkey’s survival depends on beating the odds from egg to roost

January 25, 2024

The relentless wind on February nights sends skiffs of snow sliding across the rural landscape of Illinois. Average temperatures this time of year...

What can you do with pumpkins after Halloween?

October 27, 2023

On November 4 several Illinois Extension offices will be offering pumpkin smashes with local partners in communities across the state. A pumpkin...

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News Releases

A gloved hand holds open a bat wing up to the light

October 19, 2023

ACES expert: Bats take spotlight during Bat Week
URBANA, Ill. — Bats come out of the shadows during Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, an international awareness campaign that aims to educate the public about bat conservation in the week leading up to Halloween. University of Illinois Urbana...

A white tailed deer crosses a road in fall

October 16, 2023

Stay alert for deer behind the wheel in fall
URBANA, Ill. — Deer are more active in the fall and drivers should be cautious when traveling after dark. While accidents can happen at any time of year, most deer-vehicle incidents occur between dusk and dawn during the months of October, November, and December. Drivers should slow down and...

A man hands a small section of tree leaves to another man to examine up close

September 29, 2023

Master Naturalists get outdoors to connect with, support Illinois’ natural spaces
URBANA, Ill. — “Take a hike” takes on a new meaning when you go on a field trip with a Master Naturalist. You could be in a forest identifying plants when a bird call overhead has someone ask, “What was that?” You could be having ...

woman and man in a field with boxes for bats

September 1, 2023

Do artificial roosts help bats? Illinois experts say more research needed
URBANA, Ill. — Artificial roosts for bats come in many forms — bat boxes, condos, bark mimics, clay roosts, and cinder block structures, to name a few — but a new conservation practice and policy article from researchers at the University of...

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