University of Illinois Extension

Events (3)

Native Trees and Shrubs for Wildlife: Gardening in the Air Webinar

11 AM - Noon

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:00

Online

Fall Master Gardener Class: Living with Wildlife/Invasives & Natives

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tue, 12/08/2020 - 12:00

Anywhere with Internet Access

Everyday Environment Webinar: All About Squirrels

1 PM CDT

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 12:00

Online

squirrel webinar

Blog Posts (13)

Purple Martins

Great Gardening at Danville Area Community College: Local college hosts a wide variety of winter horticulture

Charles Darwin and Orchids

Bird Migration and Native Shrubs

Gardening with Reptiles

Goldenrods for Landscaping

Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ is a cultivar of our native wrinkle-leaved goldenrod that provides a spectacular display of fireworks-like flowers for up to 2 months in late summer and fall.

Wildlife in the fall garden

fox squirrel in foreground of fall or winter tree limbs.

Pollinator Pockets

Submit your application today so you can proudly post a Pollinator Pockets sign in your garden.

Get Out on the Trails

Hedge Apple Woods, Bloomington, by Rick Tindall

Recommended Replacements for Problem Trees

Native hawthorn trees are in full bloom this week with a canopy filled with tiny white flowers.

Wildlife-Friendly Gardens Add More Enjoyment and Interest

praying manthis in zinnia

Harbinger of Spring

Photo Credit: Teresa Dewitt

Bald Eagles: Noble bird or thieving scavenger?

Bald Eagle

News Releases (6)

Census count determines wildlife, environment funding

Conservation virtual workshop provides best practices for landowners and managers

Nature adapts when heat waves hit

Find nature in your backyard with environmental webinar series

Campus rain garden certified as wildlife-friendly

Uncover secrets of the environment

Staff (1)

Kevin Rohling

Kevin Rohling

Forestry Research Technician