Learn about the history of fire in the United States, on the Illinois landscape, and how perceptions of fire have changed over the years. We will also show how prescribed fire is currently used in Central Illinois as a management tool and how the Macon County Conservation District conducts prescribed burns.
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We invite volunteers interested in assisting with natural area restoration to attend this training. This training will qualify you to use herbicides as volunteers on Conservation District lands.
Natural Resources staff will explain why and how we use prescribed fire in Central Illinois as a management tool. We’ll cover fire history, fire weather, behavior, burn plans, safety, firebreaks, ignition devices and techniques, and smoke management.
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Prairie Heritage Volunteers fill many niches at Homestead Prairie Farm, from carpentry work to costumed interpretation. Receive your monthly update at this meeting. Refreshments provided.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what that green fuzzy stuff is you see on bark, the ground, and rocks? We will look into the fascinating life of mosses (bryophytes) and see some examples found out in nature.
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We invite volunteers interested in assisting with natural area restoration to attend this training. This training will qualify you to use herbicides as volunteers on Conservation District lands.
Help make the river a safer and more beautiful place for both wildlife and people as you clear trash from the banks of the Sangamon River.
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Celebrate Earth Day and welcome spring with an afternoon of outdoor family activities. Enjoy wagon rides, canoeing, crafts, pony rides, and learn what other organizations are doing in our community to protect water and wildlife.
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