The Nature Conservancy - Emiquon

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Illinois at the Emiquon became an Extension partner in 2011 when Rhonda Ferree, horticulture educator, invited them to join the planning committee for our local Master Naturalist program. Since then the wetland/aquatic lesson of the Master Naturalist training has been held at TNC - Emiquon and the University of Illinois - Springfield Therkildsen Field Station. Master Naturalists volunteer annually at the Emiquon Science Symposium. This summer, TNC extended their partnership with Extension to add 4G STEM Camp. As a host site for the camp, they provided a meaningful and eye-opening day for the participants.