A joint initiative has launched to keep residents and visitors safe from tickborne illnesses. The Illinois Lyme Association (ILA), in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), has developed and released educational “Be Tick Aware” park posters and trail signs, which are available to parks and recreational areas statewide.
The campaign is designed to raise awareness about ticks and the potential illnesses they may carry, including Lyme disease, by sharing simple prevention tips that outdoor enthusiasts, families, and pet owners can easily incorporate into their outdoor routines.
The educational signs and posters feature clear, practical advice, such as:
Funded in part by Illinois Lyme Association Grant LI-22-008, the campaign reflects a growing commitment across both public and nonprofit sectors to improve education about Lyme disease and other tickborne diseases in Illinois.
Signs are available at no cost to qualifying parks, nature centers, and community organizations throughout the state.
To learn more about the campaign or request signs for your site, visit: www.illymeassociation.org/request-trail-signs
You may also contact us at: info@illymeassociation.org
The Wildlife Illinois website was authorized by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in partial fulfillment of project W-147-T. The website was developed by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, 2wav, and the IDNR in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services and University of Illinois Extension to provide research-based information about how to coexist with Illinois wildlife.
