Natural Resources Specialties

Eliana Brown, Water Quality Specialist based in Urbana.
Green infrastructure; rain gardens; nutrient loss reduction.
brown12@illinois.edu

Rachel Curry, Watershed Outreach Associate based in Galva
Nutrient loss reduction; soil health; cover crops; watershed planning
rccurry@illinois.edu

Peggy Doty, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator based in Sycamore
Wildlife management; wildlife/human interactions; environmental education (youth & adult); large pond ecology; prairie restoration; native landscapes; rainfall management
psdoty@illinois.edu

Brodie Dunn, State Pollinator Coordinator based in Urbana
Pollinators and other beneficial insects. watershed planning
lbdunn2@illinois.edu

Duane Friend, State Master Naturalist and Climate Change Specialist based in Jacksonville
State Master Naturalist Coordinator.  Climate and weather; soil health; composting; farm pond management; septic system management
friend@illinois.edu

Abigail Garofalo, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator based in Westchester
Environmental education; conservation landscape practices
aeg9@illinois.edu

Erin Garrett, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator based in Anna
Native plants; grass identification (non-lawn grasses); pollinators; invasive species; smart grid/smart meter technology; energy efficiency
emedvecz@illinois.edu

Nicole Haverback, Watershed Outreach Associate based in Effingham
Nutrient loss reduction; soil health; cover crops; watershed planning
nlh@illinois.edu

Stanley (Jay) Solomon, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator based in Freeport
Renewable energy; livestock management including nutrient management, grazing, mortality management, and facilities; home energy efficiency, water quality; invasive species; rainwater management
jssolomo@illinois.edu

Forestry Experts

Forestry Specialties

Chris Evans, Forestry Extension and Research Specialist based at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in Simpson
Forestry; forest health/pests; invasive species; herbicides; plant identification; and wildlife
cwevans@illinois.edu

Jay Hayek, Extension Forestry Specialist based in Urbana
Forestry; forest management; timber harvesting / forest products; chainsaw safety; reforestation techniques; prescribed fire; and tree identification
jhayek@illinois.edu

Horticulture Experts

Horticulture Specialties

Candice Anderson, State Master Gardener Specialist based in Decatur.
State Master Gardener Coordinator.  Ornamental Horticulture; flower gardening. 
mille116@illinois.edu

Gemini Bhalsod, Horticulture educator based in Arlington Heights
Ornamental Horticulture; Vegetable Gardening; Soil Issues; Invasive Plant Species; Illinois Native Plants; integrated pest management (IPM)
gbhalsod@illinois.edu

Bruce Black, Horticulture educator based in Sterling
Vegetable gardening; small fruit; tree fruits; propagation/micropropagation; community gardens; youth and school horticulture/gardens
brucejb@illinois.edu

German Cutz, Horticulture educator based in Arlington Heights
Food production, urban agriculture, sustainable gardening, home gardening, and agribusiness.
cutz@illinois.edu

Christopher Enroth, Horticulture educator based in Macomb
Green infrastructure; ornamental horticulture; lawns; trees; season extension; vegetable gardening
cenroth@illinois.edu

Mary Fischer, Horticulture educator based in Effingham
Landscape design; ornamental horticulture;backyard and community food production; youth education; drone use.
marymf@illinois.edu

Jennifer Fishburn, Horticulture educator based in Springfield
Vegetable gardening; herb gardening; landscape design; native plants; woody ornamentals
fishburn@illinois.edu

Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, horticulture educator based in Lewistown
Weed science; integrated pest management.
nflower2@illinois.edu

Brittnay Haag, Horticulture educator based in Bloomington
Youth gardening; herbaceous ornamentals; ornamental horticulture
bhaag@illinois.edu

Andrew Holsinger, Horticulture educator based in Hillsboro
Tree fruit culture; plant identification; pruning techniques; ornamental horticulture; vegetable gardening; woody ornamentals
aholsing@illinois.edu

Ken Johnson, Horticulture educator based in Jacksonville
Entomology/insects; integrated pest management (IPM); Plant disease; fruit and vegetable gardening/production; pollinators; beneficial insects (predators, parasitoids, etc.)
kjohnso@illinois.edu

Nancy Kreith, Horticulture educator based in Matteson
Landscape design; native plants; woody and herbaceous plants; vegetable gardening; soils and composting; insects
kreith@illinois.edu

Christina Lueking, Horticulture educator based in Salem
Community gardens, herb gardening, cut flower gardening, high tunnel production, backyard greenhouse, pollinators, native plant pollinator plots, green roof infrastructure
lueking@illinois.edu

Ryan Pankau, Horticulture educator based in Champaign
Arboriculture and forestry; ornamental horticulture; vegetable gardening; wildlife habitat restoration; native plants; integrated pest management
rcpankau@illinois.edu

Kimberly Rohling, Horticulture educator based in Murphysboro
Home gardening; birdscaping; wildlife-friendly gardening; invasive species; and integrated pest management (IPM).
kimrohli@illinois.edu

Emily Swihart, Horticulture educator based in Milan
Urban trees and woodland management, native plant ecosystems, cut flower production.
eswihart@illinois.edu

Sarah Vogel, Horticulture educator based in Decatur
Annuals and perennials; greenhouse production; landscaping; urban forest management
sarahv@illinois.edu