Lists of State Endangered and Threatened Species
Illinois Endangered and Threatened Species from the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board (May 28, 2020)
Indiana Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Species List (As of January 2023)
Wisconsin Endangered and Threatened Species Laws & List (As of June 2015)
Plant Identification – Online Resources
Websites:
Chicago Botanic Garden Collections (including herbarium)
Plant Phytography: A photographic glossary of botanical terms
Mobile Apps:
Seek by iNaturalist (kid-friendly!)
Plant Identification – Print Resources
Flora of the Chicago Region, Gerould Wilhelm and Laura Rericha. (2017)
Vascular Flora of Illinois, Robert Mohlenbrock. 4th edition (2013)
Flora of the Southeastern United States. Alan S. Weakley. (2022) Request to download a PDF of the Flora of the Southeastern United States here.
Kane County Wild Plants and Natural Areas. Dick Young. (2007)
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide. Lawrence Newcomb. (1989)
The Sunflower Family in the Upper Midwest. Tom Antonio and Susanne Masi. (2001)
Woodland Carex of the Upper Midwest. Linda Curtis. (2006)
Invasive Species Tracking
EDDMapS: A web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species
Volunteer and Native Plant-focused Groups
The Nature Conservancy's Volunteer Stewardship Network
Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves
Lake in the Hills Fen Nature Preserve Volunteering (McHenry County, IL)
Southern Illinois University—Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center
Forest Preserve Volunteer Opportunities