Grass identification doesn’t have to be impossible. By learning tips and tricks that you can use in the field, grass identification is achievable! Come learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify over 50 common grasses in Illinois during this three-part workshop. The course will...
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Grass identification doesn’t have to be impossible. By learning tips and tricks that you can use in the field, grass identification is achievable! Come learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify over 50 common grasses in Illinois during this three-part workshop. The course will...
Grass identification doesn’t have to be impossible. By learning tips and tricks that you can use in the field, grass identification is achievable! Come learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify over 50 common grasses in Illinois during this three-part workshop. The course will...
Learn how to identify poison ivy and how to differentiate it from common lookalikes.
Do you have questions about invasive species? We have the answers! This Q&A livestream about invasive species in Illinois was presented and recorded on May 21, 2026, on Facebook for the Everyday Environment series.
Box turtles are charismatic, long-lived turtles that are omnivorous and use both land and water ecosystems. These characteristics make them uniquely sensitive to the health of their environments and good indicators of overall ecosystem health. In the last 18 years, the Wildlife Epidemiology...
What’s in your water? Learn about common water pollutants, how your daily actions, indoor and outdoor, impact water quality, and how water is treated before returning to rivers and lakes. Simple tips to prevent pollution start with you.
This webinar was recorded on May 8, 2025. Find more...
Do you know where your drinking water comes from? Illinois is a diverse state when it comes to water resources, and where your water comes from depends on how much is available, the quality of a water source, and its contamination risk. Explore sources of drinking water in Illinois, get an...
Thinking about building a pond on your property for wildlife, fishing, livestock, storm water containment, fire protection, or other reasons? Not sure where to start on site selection, sizing, estimating drainage area, overflow needs, embankment requirements, etc.? Explore important...
While there are many strategies to reduce risk and adapt at global and regional scales, individuals can also take action.
In this video you will learn how you can address climate change in your home, landscape, and community, explore how different methods of managing your lawn,...