Summer 2026 IISG Stormwater Intern: Traci Bennett
A Little About Me My name is Traci Bennett, and I am an incoming senior at UIUC. I am currently finishing my Bachelor of Science in Geology with an environmental concentration. I hope to pursue a career in water resources, so being the green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) intern for Illinois Extension/Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant this summer was a great opportunity. The door…
Collecting Native Plant Seeds for Future LandscapesÂ
Introduction to Native Seed Collection Seed collection is a great way to increase the diversity and abundance of native plants in your landscape. However, collecting seed at the right time and place—as well as cleaning and storing it correctly—is critical for your seeds to stay viable and germinate. Last fall, I led volunteers in collecting…
Collecting Data, Growing Insight: Monitoring Rain Garden Performance at RORG
By Cameron Kimber, CEE Graduate Student We’re excited to share the following guest post from one of our collaborators: a Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate student who has been working alongside us at the Red Oak Rain Garden as part of a broader research effort. This project brings together expertise across engineering, applied research, and…
Rain Garden Rumble 2026
Round 1 Results Round 2 Results To mark the seventh annual native plant tournament, we invite you to get ready for… RAIN…GARDEN…RUMMBBLLLEEEEEEE!!!! Our Rain Garden Rumble tournament takes an educational spin on a sports classic, teaching people about native plants, their benefits, and how to include them in home gardens. Including rain gardens, of course! Here’s how…
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