Can you name all 20 oak species native to Illinois?

Illinois forests are incredibly diverse.  Oaks are a diverse and ecologically important tree group in Illinois.  This presentation will review the 20 different oak species that are native to Illinois and discuss their ecology and identification.

Presenter: Chris Evans; Forestry Extension and Research Specialist 

Chris Evans is a Forestry Extension and Research Specialist. He is based at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in Southern Illinois.

Forestry Spring Webinar Series

Just in time for spring, the Illinois Extension Forestry team will lead a five-session webinar series for woodland owners on Wednesdays starting April 5. The webinar is free and registration is required. 

This webinar is approved for ISA Continuing Education Credits. 

More Series Sessions

• April 5 | Local Diners: Ecosystem Services of Bats in the Midwest - Joy O'Keefe
• April 26 | Invasive Species of Illinois' Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands – Katie O’Reilly
• May 3 | Introduction to Tree Physiology – Taryn Bieri
• May 10 | Forests, Moths, Birds and Bats, Oh My! - Kevin Rohling