Master Naturalists to present Winter Webinar series

The Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam County Master Naturalists announced their upcoming Winter Webinar series.

While the cold weather may keep people indoors, it doesn’t mean they can’t connect with nature. This series is designed to explore topics related to the natural world from the comfort of home.

The series will kick off on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with a presentation on birds by Daniel Goldberg, ornithologist and assistant professor of biology at Grand Valley State University.

University of Illinois History Professor Robert Morrissey will give a presentation on his book “People of the Ecotone,” which explores indigenous history and how it shaped Illinois’ prairies.

Finally, Leo Gaskins, University of Chicago David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellow, will present his research on how muskrats impact wetland landscape and diversity.

These sessions are geared to everyone, whether they are seasoned naturalists or simply curious about the environment. For more information or to register for the series visit go.illinois.edu/BLMPWinterWebinar.

Webinar Schedule

• 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, Birds, Daniel Goldberg
• 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, People of the Ecotone, Robert Morrissey
• 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, Muskrat and Wetland Ecology, Leo Gaskins

To request an accommodation to participate, contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-224-0896. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.