In Tree Stewards Session 1, class participants will receive information on basic tree biology from Dr. John Lovseth (Certified Forester, Associate Professor and Director of Land Stewardship). Register to attend the Tree Stewards Program: Six, free classes providing education on trees, their benefits, care and needs, identification, and more! Practical, hands-on learning experiences will be […]
The Belleville Heart Garden stewards are hosting a meet & greet for anyone interested in learning more about the community garden. Come learn about the garden's mission, meet the stewards, and get all your questions answered. The event will take place on March 8th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at our office in Belleville (29 E. Main St). […]
In Tree Stewards Session 2, class participants will receive information on tree identification from Dr. Hank Stelzer, Associate Professor and State Forestry Extension Specialist of University of Missouri's School of Natural Resources. Register to attend the Tree Stewards Program: Six, free classes providing education on trees, their benefits, care and needs, identification, and more! Practical, […]
Are you a wildlife enthusiast? Do you like birding? Or maybe you are interested in citizen science? Help us monitor bluebird nest boxes this spring! This informational session, held at the HeartLands Conservancy Office, will cover all the tips, tricks, and data collection methods a monitor will need for Bluebird Monitoring! Bluebird nest box monitoring […]
Come out to Signal Hill Outdoor Classroom (Belleville, IL) for a volunteer workday. Help with ongoing restoration efforts to convert this previously abandoned lot to a functional outdoor classroom and community green space. Location and Directions: Located to the S/SE of Signal Hill Park on the West Belleville Trail. The closest address is 22 Signal […]
In Tree Stewards Session 3, class participants will receive information on soils from Dr. John Sloan, Watershed Scientist of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. Register to attend the Tree Stewards Program: Six, free classes providing education on trees, their benefits, care and needs, identification, and more! Practical, hands-on learning experiences will be […]
Help restore Arlington Wetlands by assisting with invasive species removal, native plantings, trash clean-up, and more! Location and Directions: From I-255, take Horseshoe Lake Road exit west toward Granite City. Turn north on Arlington Drive. Arlington Wetlands will be on the left. Please register to attend:
The HeartLands Conservancy Online Spring Native Plant Sale is right around the corner! We've carefully chosen a quality selection of native plants that will work for any landscape situation. Whether you’re looking to attract more pollinators to your garden or add some specimen plants to your landscape, we have something for you. Our online sale […]
In Tree Stewards Session 4, class participants will receive information on Tree Selection and Planting from Sarah Burton, O'Fallon, IL Parks and Recreation's Horticulturalist & Vine Street Market Coordinator. Register to attend the Tree Stewards Program: Six, free classes providing education on trees, their benefits, care and needs, identification, and more! Practical, hands-on learning experiences […]
Learn about early spring frogs in southwestern Illinois in this easy, family-friendly walk through one of our favorite natural areas. Learn to identify certain frog calls and see if you can find any frogs as we walk! How to come prepared: This event will be outdoors during the evening (when the frogs call) rain or […]
