Apr
7
Jumping Worms: Understanding and Managing a New Invader in Our Soils
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
to (Central Time)
University of Illinois Extension Auditorium, 100 US-45, Grayslake, IL, 60030 Map
Live Stream Available
University of Illinois Extension Auditorium, 100 US-45, Grayslake, IL, 60030 Map
Live Stream Available
Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) are an invasive group of earthworms now found in parts of Illinois. This program will share current research on their identification, biology, and ecological impacts, along with emerging approaches for monitoring and management.
Speaker: Tricia Bethke, Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator at the Morton Arboretum