Join Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. for a program: Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience being held at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau Building, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport.  Learn more about the upcoming May and June appearances of Periodic Cicada Broods XIII and XIX, the life cycle of cicadas, what to expect in our area and why this is a once in a lifetime occurrence for most people. Periodical Cicadas are some of the longest-lived insects with either 13- or 17-year life spans that are spent in the soil feeding on tree roots. Jay will address what might be most susceptible in our landscape and how to protect our vulnerable plants. 

This presentation is offered at no charge, but registration is requested by calling Extension at 815-235-4125 or registering online at go.illinois.edu/jsw.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this program please contact Illinois Extension at 815-235-4125. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs. 

Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience will also be offered in Warren on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. for more information about that event click here.