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What is the ECORE System?

The Environmental and Conservation Outreach, Research, and Education (ECORE) System unifies the Forest Preserve, Botanical Gardens, and GeoPark under one leadership team within the College of Arts and Sciences to enhance support for faculty, student, and community needs. The ECORE System was established to manage and promote the botanical and environmental assets associated with these properties.

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Spring Plant Festival

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Join us at °®¶¹´«Ã½'s Botanical Gardens Fall Festival, April 11th-12th! Explore unique plants, enjoy local vendors, support the Gardens, and celebrate fall with us!

In "The Peculiar Nature of °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Sandhill Wetlands, Ponds & Lakes— Their Ecohydrology, Relationship with the Regional Aquifer & Importance within the Landscape", Nowicki discusses their research in the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Forest Preserve and other wetlands habitats.

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Prescribed Burn Team

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For those interested in joining the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Burn Team, we offer a free option to take the three courses required to get involved. Click to read more about how to get involved!