The seven-part program will be offered one morning a week from Tuesday, October 6, through Tuesday, November 17, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau in Sycamore. The cost for this class is $80. To sign up online, go to: https://go.illinois.edu/WSProgram or call the DeKalb County Extension office at 815-758-8194.
For seven weeks, participants will learn how natural water systems work from scientists, researchers, and watershed management professionals. Topics include water quality science and the impacts of climate change, invasive species, and agriculture on water bodies. After completing training, participants can connect with local partners to engage in restoration science, community science, and educational programs.
“Sustaining and restoring natural resources is a priority for Illinois Extension, and the Watershed Steward Program joins and expands on our volunteer network of Master Naturalists and Climate Stewards who are doing valuable environmental work,” said Shibu Kar, Extension’s assistant dean of natural resources, environment, and energy. “Together, we’re helping Illinois communities become more resilient by conserving critical water resources.”
For more information about this program, or if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in programming, contact Connie Handel at cahandel@illinois.edu or call the DeKalb County Extension office at 815-758-8194. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.
