Illinois Department of Natural Resources Press Releases

• Published on April 28, 2022 - 16:35 GMT

  

  Point of Departure Celebration to mark 218 years since Lewis and Clark Expedition set out from Camp River Dubois

  Point of Departure Celebration to mark 218 years since Lewis and Clark Expedition set out from Camp River Dubois HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will celebrate the 218th anniversary of the start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the …

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• Published on April 27, 2022 - 18:47 GMT

  

  Cahokia Mounds Museum Society hosting Indian Market Days April 29 through May 1 in Collinsville

  Cahokia Mounds Museum Society hosting Indian Market Days April 29 through May 1 in Collinsville COLLINSVILLE – The Cahokia Mounds Museum Society will host its annual Indian Market Days April 29 through May 1 at Gateway Center in Collinsville. The Cahokia …

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• Published on April 22, 2022 - 13:06 GMT

  

  IDNR recommends halt to use of bird feeders, bird baths through May 31 until spread of avian influenza subsides

  IDNR recommends halt to use of bird feeders, bird baths through May 31 until spread of avian influenza subsides SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today issued updated public recommendations regarding wild birds and the EA …

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• Published on April 14, 2022 - 20:25 GMT

  IDNR accepting Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant applications through May 27

  IDNR accepting Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant applications through May 27 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting grant applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship projects through May 27. Eligible …

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• Published on April 14, 2022 - 16:14 GMT

  Young hunters harvest 1,258 turkeys during 2022 youth turkey season

  SPRINGFIELD – Youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary total of 1,258 birds during the 2022 Illinois youth turkey season March 26-27 and April 2-3. In 2021, a total of 1,304 turkeys were taken. The record total was set in 2020 when 1,733 turkeys were …

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• Published on April 12, 2022 - 20:57 GMT

  Traditional children’s Easter egg roll and egg hunt return to Lincoln Log Cabin Saturday - 4/12/2022

  Traditional children’s Easter egg roll and egg hunt return to Lincoln Log Cabin Saturday LERNA – Visitors are invited to celebrate a presidential tradition – the Easter egg roll – at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site in Lerna Saturday afternoon. …

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• Published on April 7, 2022 - 16:39 GMT

  Heron Pond-Wildcat Bluff in southern Illinois to celebrate 50 years as a protected nature preserve

  Heron Pond-Wildcat Bluff in southern Illinois to celebrate 50 years as a protected nature preserve SPRINGFIELD – The Heron Pond-Wildcat Bluff Nature Preserve at the Cache River State Natural Area in southern Illinois will celebrate its 50th year of …

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• Published on March 29, 2022 - 17:53 GMT

  Champaign Central, Champaign Jefferson, Canton Ingersoll win team honors in state archery tournament

  Champaign Central, Champaign Jefferson, Canton Ingersoll win team honors in state archery tournament SPRINGFIELD – Students from Champaign Central High School took first place in the High School Division of the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) …

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• Published on March 29, 2022 - 13:52 GMT

  IDNR to offer hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and more at Illinois Deer Classic

  IDNR to offer hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and more at Illinois Deer Classic SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will offer on-site license and permit sales, safety education class schedules, harvest pin sales and more at …

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• Published on March 28, 2022 - 19:18 GMT

  Bishop Hill museums, organizations to host volunteer fair

  BISHOP HILL – Individuals searching for volunteer opportunities in Bishop Hill can learn what its organizations have to offer by attending a volunteer fair on Saturday, April 2 at Bishop Hill State Historic Site. Representatives from the Bishop Hill …

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• Published on March 23, 2022 - 15:30 GMT

  11 park districts to receive Earth Day in the Parks grants

  SPRINGFIELD – Eleven Illinois park districts will receive nearly $11,000 to offer Earth Day in the Parks activities, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation announced today. Earth Day in the Parks has been …

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• Published on March 23, 2022 - 14:42 GMT

  Lee County’s Helms named 2021 IRAP Landowner of the Year - 3/23/2022

  SPRINGFIELD – Lee County resident and conservation advocate Lois Helms is the Illinois Recreational Access Program Landowner of the Year for 2021, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced today. The Landowner of the Year award is presented to …

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• Published on March 17, 2022 - 18:54 GMT

  IDNR awards Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund grants for habitat restoration and preservation in Canada

  IDNR awards Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund grants for habitat restoration and preservation in Canada SPRINGFIELD – Grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources that support efforts to conserve critical Canadian wetland and grassland breeding …

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• Published on March 11, 2022 - 17:58 GMT

  THREE WILD GEESE IN ILLINOIS TEST POSTIVE FOR AVIAN FLU - 3/11/2022

  SPRINGFIELD, IL.- The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), received notice from USDA Wildlife Services of the first confirmed highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 Avian Influenza ( …

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• Published on March 10, 2022 - 23:32 GMT

  Illinois bobcat season concludes with 290 harvested - 3/10/2022

  SPRINGFIELD – The 2021-2022 Illinois bobcat season concluded Feb. 15 with 290 bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers. A total of 174 (56%) of bobcats were taken by hunting, while trapping accounted for 116 (37%) of the harvest. Twenty-three (7%) were …

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• Published on March 9, 2022 - 23:53 GMT

  Illinois spring trout fishing season opens April 2 - 3/9/2022

  SPRINGFIELD – The 2022 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open April 2 at 57 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – will open March 19. No trout may …

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• Published on March 9, 2022 - 18:13 GMT

  Gov. Pritzker Announces $19.7 Million in Grants for 36 Illinois Public Museum Projects

  Gov. Pritzker Announces $19.7 Million in Grants for 36 Illinois Public Museum Projects SPRINGFIELD – Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. …

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• Published on March 9, 2022 - 17:19 GMT

  Gov. Pritzker Announces $19.7 Million in Grants for 36 Illinois Public Museum Projects - 3/9/2022

  Gov. Pritzker Announces $19.7 Million in Grants for 36 Illinois Public Museum Projects SPRINGFIELD – Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. …

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• Published on March 8, 2022 - 22:31 GMT

  2022 Biodiversity Field Trip Grants will help more than 3,300 Illinois students learn about state’s natural heritage - 3/8/2022

  2022 Biodiversity Field Trip Grants will help more than 3,300 Illinois students learn about state’s natural heritage SPRINGFIELD – More than 3,300 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites this year …

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• Published on March 7, 2022 - 19:02 GMT

  Glory Days Garage Band to open the 2022 - 3/4/2022

  GALESBURG – The 2022 Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series will open Sunday, March 13 with the Glory Days Garage Band at the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site in Galesburg. The band performs 1960s rock ‘n’ roll, including the Beatles, Credence Clearwater …

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