Upcoming Soil Health Events in Illinois
November
Thursday, Nov. 7th, 6-8 PM – Soil & Soul Documentary Viewing
The Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield invites you to attend the grand opening of its new exhibit, Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River valley, which includes a documentary film that tells the stories of 10 individuals who have spent their lives farming throughout the Sangamon River valley, an area that encompasses approximately 1,500 square in central Illinois.
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Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 9- 10 AM – Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls (Virtual)
Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 6-7:30 PM – Starting Native Plants from Seed (Virtual)
Presenter: Lake County Forest Preserve District
Description: Starting native plants from seed can be challenging until you know the tricks to sparking germination. Discover what it means to stratify and scarify seeds and which species need which treatment.
December
Wednesday, 12/11, 9-10 AM – Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls
Multiple Dates—Oct. 4-5, Nov. 8-9, Jan. 10-11, Feb. 7-8
4 weekends (Fri. & Sat.)—includes in-class presentations, hands-on practices, and field tours.
All weekends begin at Dixon Springs Agriculture Center (354 State Highway 145N in Simpson, IL)
Southern IL Beginning Forest Landowner Program — Registration- $50