Pull out the binoculars this fall and wander through some of LaSalle County's most notable natural areas at the 2025 Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Conference. Spot migratory bird species before their flight south, on birding hikes beneath Starved Rock State Park's sandstone overhangs and through the wetland restoration of Dixon Waterfowl Refuge. Each step through these immersive tours and sessions brings into focus the importance of restoration in resilient ecosystems.
With expert guides, observe and enjoy hands-on learning at the intersection of stewardship, science, and modern approaches to restoration. This year, make connections and see conservation from a renewed lens.
