# Illinois Natural History Survey

> Prairie Research Institute
> Last updated: 2026-07-22

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## Recent Content

- [INHS Biological Collections Policies](https://inhs.illinois.edu/resources/biological-collections/inhs-biological-collections-policies/): Collections Resources Committee, Illinois Natural History Survey Effective as of January 26, 2009 I. Mission Statement The mission of the Illinois Natural History Survey Collections is to acquire, conserve, share, and interpret collections and associated information pertaining to the biotic resources of Illinois and the diversity of life. II. Acquisitions and Accessions A. Scope of [...]Read More... from
- [Matt Finzel](https://inhs.illinois.edu/testimonials/auto-draft-15/): [...]Read More... from
- [Jordyn Chace](https://inhs.illinois.edu/testimonials/auto-draft-14/): [...]Read More... from
- [Taxonomy and Systematics](https://inhs.illinois.edu/research/by-topic/taxonomy-systematics/): INHS scientists discover, name, and classify species (taxonomy) and investigate the evolutionary relationships among groups and species (systematics).  Fungi Phylogenetic relationships of fungi are poorly known. The Miller Mycology Lab incorporates modern molecular techniques with traditional taxonomic methods to test morphological-based classifications from the class level to the species level. In most cases, molecular phylogenies [...]Read More... from
- [Community Science](https://inhs.illinois.edu/resources/community-science/): The scientific work done at the Illinois Natural History Survey doesn’t just benefit Illinoisans – Illinoisans can also participate in INHS science! Community science (or “citizen science”) refers to scientific work undertaken by members of the general public, typically under the direction of professional scientists. There are many opportunities for Illinoisans to help the scientists [...]Read More... from

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