Edge of field practices matter. Join us May 6–7 in Danville, IL for a fast-paced training on DWM, saturated buffers & bioreactor design + a walkthrough of the NRCS Technical Service Provider certification process. Limited spaces—register by April 28: https://t.co/qsKI7X8gQQ
Check out these three job openings at TNC’s Nachusa Grasslands near Franklin Grove, Illinois!
▶️ Assistant Crew Leader (JR101662)
▶️ Restoration Technician (JR101664)
▶️ Illinois Invasive Plant Monitoring Tech (JR101667)
Get all the details and apply at https://t.co/5bRnIB2gnC
Do you know anyone that would love working as our next Nachusa Illinois Invasive Plant Monitoring Tech? We've got a new opening! Send them our way! https://t.co/XBTFdev3Am #NonProfitJobs#TNCJobs
Check out this exciting opportunity with a fantastic team and organization! Nachusa Illinois Restoration Technician. https://t.co/UEa6PBH1An #NonProfitJobs#TNCJobs
Winter might bring cooler temps, but it also means fewer crowds, precious sunlight and unobstructed views of winter wildlife, making this season one of the best times of the year to head outdoors! https://t.co/3y2Zf1MjUE
📷 Hannah Letinich
@USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners succeed. Call on Congress to back the service with the staff & funds it needs to address the challenges facing communities and nature. https://t.co/NjofMIH81u
📷Erika Nortemann/TNC
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invests in innovative and cost-effective projects that safeguard communities from extreme weather events while also protecting nature. Call on Congress to back the agency with the staff and funds it needs. https://t.co/NjofMIH81u
📷 Dan Videtich
Big news! A proposal to sell off our public lands in the U.S. has been defeated! Over the past month, the TNC community stepped up to stop this proposal, sending more than 100,000 messages to Congress to urge leaders to keep public lands in public hands. https://t.co/kyf7JFRDMj
71% of Americans agree — public lands must stay in public hands. But a new Senate proposal would require selling off over 2 million acres of public conservation lands! Take action NOW to urge Congress to oppose this large-scale sell off of public land: https://t.co/ADNiE2zMqZ
The future of IL’s environmental progress depends on you to #ActOnClimate. Join us on 1/7 to tell your legislators we deserve to: 🚲expand safe walking, biking, & transit infrastructure,💡upgrade our electric grid, & 🏙️transition buildings to clean energy! https://t.co/KSUhNUXViL
Do you rely on public transit, bikes, or walks to get from A to B? The Clean & Equitable Transportation Act will expand these options & improve access to clean vehicles. Tell your legislators to #ElectrifyIL at Climate Day at the Capitol on Jan 7! RSVP➡️ https://t.co/KSUhNUXViL
Join us at the State Capitol on Jan 7 to #ActOnClimate! Urge your legislators to support the IL CleanJobs Platform! This suite of bills will lower greenhouse gas emissions🌎, create green jobs👷♀️, & make our communities healthier & safer💚.
RSVP ➡️ https://t.co/KSUhNUXViL
Did you know wild turkeys in North America have bounced back from just 30,000 in the early 1900s to over 7 million today? Their adaptability means you can find them in some surprising places—like urban parks and even golf courses! 👀 https://t.co/OXYtTt5rcl
Autumn's colors may be fading, but that doesn't mean you can't still get outside and enjoy all that the season offers. From hiking to wildlife watching, November is a great time to explore Illinois' natural areas. 🍂 https://t.co/SbQMzx2pXI
📸 Charles Larry
Looking to expand your TBR list with nature-centered books this fall? 📚🌳
Check out our latest book review for inspirational conservation stories, guides to better understand the creatures that share your neighborhood and so much more: https://t.co/2VmQGf3PeG
Did you know some creepy crawlers are the unsung heroes of a healthy farm? 🕷 🌾 Creatures in the soil like earthworms and milipedes to ones above like coyotes and owls all play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of our farms. https://t.co/K5PJ5oabHz
Here in Illinois and the Midwest, we know how important growing food is. We can also see firsthand how demand impacts our lands and waters. This #WorldFoodDay, learn about modern regenerative practices that can help mitigate these impacts: https://t.co/k1Blfmu450 #agriculture