Get advice and information on everything about trees from the arborist industry.

Learn how to adapt conservation practices used on agricultural land for use around your home.

United States Department of Agriculture current initiatives in forestry, conservation, environment, and plant health.

The happenings of our local forest preserve communities and ecosystems, published by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.

Latest news from the arborist industry, published by the International Society of Arboriculture.

Research and development publications from the USDA Forest Service.

Everything having to do with the physiology of trees and woody plants.

Scientific studies, research, and data on trees, with a focus on sustainable management and conservation.

Focus on tree care and management in urban environments, published by the International Society of Arboriculture.

The latest tree science, research, and news.

Global forest and tree news, including knowledge about how local communities and forest ecosystems work together politically, socially, and environmentally.

One of the world’s largest societies devoted to the study of plants and allied organisms. Find mentorship opportunities and job postings in the field, read up on the latest research, or check out specific botanical references in your state.

Dedicated to the study, appreciation, and conservation of the native flora and natural communities of Illinois. Participate in an upcoming field trip, find a nursery that sells native plants, or discuss Illinois’ native plants with the online community.

Gathers together people of like interests to explore and share more deeply the field of natural history art.

A virtual Herbarium of the Chicago Region, containing data for more than 120,000 plant specimen records from more than 30 institutions.

Review the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, see a list of the plants in your state, or learn about threatened and endangered plants in the United States.

United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library database of citations in plant information and literature.

Additional resources on botany and plant biology, compiled by the University of Oklahoma.

Finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.

Featuring articles on plant biochemistry, physiology, biology, and genetics.

Dedicated to the latest advancements in plant science.

Promotes the rapid dissemination of newly developed, innovative tools, and protocols in all areas of the plant sciences.

Featuring articles about plant science, conservation, parks and open spaces, and landscape design and history.

Articles, brief reports, and reviews in all areas of plant biology.

A journal of Great Lakes botany dedicated to the conservation of native plants and education of the public.

An open-access to expedite plant systematic, phytogeographical, and ecological publication.

“Citizen botany for the phytocurious.” Author: Daniel Murphy

“Tales of a lover of plants, history, and travel.”  Author: Kathleen Keeler

Dedicated to perpetuating the tradition and contemporary practice of botanical art. Connect with fellow members, enter an upcoming exhibition, or learn more about a specific technique.

Provides opportunities to meet, share ideas, and spread the knowledge of visual science techniques. Participate in the forum, find upcoming events, or learn more about a career in science illustration.

Supports wildlife and habitat conservation and environmental education through art that celebrates nature with exhibits, art-science expeditions, festivals, awards, publications, and more.

Connects artists, naturalists, and educators to encourage an interest in plants through art, science, and interpretation. Find book recommendations, current events, and class offerings near you.

The top compendium about botanical art and illustration past and present for botanical artists and illustrators of today and tomorrow. Find artists, exhibitions, and gardens by location or brush up on your knowledge of botanical art history and botany.

Specializes in contemporary works. View online exhibitions and digitized artwork, or read about artists represented in the collections.

Works of accomplished botanical artists,  some who portray the natural world in the traditional “botanically correct” style, and some who take their art into a new and original direction.

Contemporary artwork by members, as well as historical works.

Information on drawing, painting, botanical art, and a bit of science.

Full of video demonstrations for learning new techniques.

Documenting bird life in Illinois.

Twenty-three state programs, 41 Audubon nature centers, and nearly 500 local chapters, working to protect birds and the places they need.

A world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. Watch birds live from a bird cam, take an online course in ornithology, participate in a nestwatch, or explore a bird guide.

Maintains the Checklist of North and Middle American Birds, the official source for bird taxonomy in North and Middle America.

Real-time, online checklist program for the birding community to share and track bird sightings by species, location, and season.

Bird identification guides, bird feeding guides, bird festival finder, and more.

Created by ornithologists, for ornithologists. Find job announcements in the field, share resources for teaching ornithology, hear the latest advances in ornithology, or consult colleagues about various lab methods.

Articles with a focus on bird conservation through ecology.

Back issues of scientific ornithological journals such as Wilson Bulletin, the Auk, Condor, and the North American Birds Journal.

Jeff Reiter’s Daily Herald (west suburban Chicago) newspaper column about birds, birding and birders.

American Birding Association’s Young Birder blog.

For people who love birds, pictures of birds, and people who write about birds, birding, and conservation.