On June 6 we're having a big garden party and we need your help!
 
Ten thousand prairie plant seedlings will be put in the ground at one and two foot spacing intervals in our new 10,000 square foot prairie garden.
 
With small, drill-mounted augers, workes will drill holes, and other volunteers will follow behind, pop the seedling from its pot, and plug it into the ground to ensure good root to soil contact.
 
Don't worry about having gardening or prairie smarts. Experts from Grand Prairie Friends will be directing the work.
 
So encourage your coworkers and friends to come out and get dirty for a good cause.  You may even learn about the rich botanical history of Illinois!

Volunteer Information

• Work starts at 8:00 a.m. on June 6th, although people are welcome to show up at any time they are available.
• Bring your own hand spade and work gloves if you have them.
• Refreshments and lunch will be provided for those still standing at Noon.
• If they have any questions they may contact Joe Kunkel at 714-1014 or at jakunkel@illinois.edu

Sign up today to help by completing this short online form:
Vet Med Prairie Project Volunteer Form
 
 
Project Description
 
Prairie Plant Maps and Pictures
 

In order to prevent batteries used at the VTH and Basic Science Building from entering the waste stream, the College has introduced a battery recycling program. Just bring your used single charge and rechargeable batteries to the blue battery recycle container listed below. Rechargeables can be deposited in a sealed baggie and single charge batteries should have masking tape placed over the terminals. It’s just that easy!
 
Basic Science Building  2nd Floor  
• By Student Mailboxes  
• By Pathobiology Dept. existing recycling containers  
3rd Floor  
• By Veterinary Biosciences Dept. existing recycling containers
Small Animal Clinic
• SAC Copy Room