Spotlight On Natural Resources

In this episode of the Everyday Environment Podcast, hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Karla Griesbaum dive into outdoor recreation trends and their connection to conservation. Curt Sinclair from Illinois 4-H discusses how outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing contribute to conservation funding through license fees and federal programs. The conversation highlights the importance of accessible outdoor spaces, youth involvement, and everyday citizens playing a role in conservation.Resources to learn moreIllinois Learn to Hunt programIllinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)Hunters Feeding Illinois program (IL Extension)Hunt IllinoisI Fish IllinoisBecoming an Outdoors WomanIllinois 4-H Outdoor AdventuresEbony Jewelwing damselfly profileQuestions? We'd love to hear from you!Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu, Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu, Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our NewsletterCheck out our BlogSee the Everyday Environment Archives