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ID That Tree: American Elderberry

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue extension forester Lenny Farlee helps you identify American elderberry, a native shrub found in wetland areas and other areas with good-quality moist soils. This shrub produces small white flowers which turn to...

Magnificent Trees of Indiana Webinar

Join Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA) as they celebrate the state's natural beauty by sharing photos and stories from Carroll Ritter's book of "Magnificent Trees of Indiana." They discuss the changes that have occurred over the last two...

Should Ash Trees Still be Protected From Emerald Ash Borer?

Purdue Landscape Report: The emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is still one of the most damaging insect pests ever to invade North American forests. Unlike most native boring insects, this beetle can attack and kill relatively healthy ash trees. In Indiana...

Observing Seasonal Changes in Nature Webinar

What is phenology and how do we observe seasonal changes in nature?  In this webinar hosted by Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA), presenter Amanda Wanless of Indiana Phenology discusses how you can observe seasonal change on your landscape...

Be Tick Aware: Lyme Disease & Prevention Strategies Webinar

In this webinar, hosted by Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA), presenter LeAnne Barta of Indiana Lyme Connect shares strategies for preventing tick bites and discuss the ticks found in Indiana, their life stages, and symptoms of tick-borne illnesses...

Illinois Groundwork provides a rich supply of green infrastructure resources – IISG

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Newsroom: During large rainstorms, many Illinois residents brace themselves for flooding in their basements, streets and neighborhoods. A new online tool, Illinois Groundwork, provides communities and stormwater professionals with resources on green stormwater infrastructure, which provides a way...

New to Navy Pier waters, Chuoy the Buoy proved a valuable forecasting tool-IISG

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Newsroom: May 2022, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) launched its third buoy in southern Lake Michigan—this one based in the busy waters off Navy Pier. This new buoy with its flow of in-the-moment data is helping the National...

Help Grow Indiana’s Forests – MyDNR

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: The Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, in partnership with the Division of Forestry, is planning another busy year for the Indiana Tree Project. In 2022, more than 11,000 trees were added to Indiana’s public lands through Indiana...

Report if You See a Spotted Lanternfly – MyDNR

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: During the spring and summer please let us know if you think you may have seen spotted lanternfly by contacting us at 866-NO-EXOTIC (866-663-9684), or by email at DEPP@dnr.IN.gov. Please be sure to provide your contact information...

ID That Tree: Black Alder

In this episode of ID That Tree, Recep Yildiz a FNR graduate student shares his expertise on how to ID black alder. Black alder, which is also known as common alder or European alder, is found in most of Europe...

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