Restore health to this ancient, rare, and beloved bog ecosystem! This winter, we'll clear malignant brush shading out rare and endangered bog species. Bring water and a snack to share if you like, and wear weather appropriate clothes and waterproof boots, if you have them. We’ll have some extra boots, as well as tools and … Continue reading Volo Bog – Lake County

Restore ecological health to the island of rare plants!  Participate in eco-restoration volunteering year-round on Langham Island, on Thursdays and Saturdays of alternating weeks.  Whenever the river is not passable, we work at our alternate site, a sand savanna within Kankakee River State Park, a walking distance from Parking Area A (Archery Range).We ask that you … Continue reading Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County

Join the party at Pilcher! Volunteers will remove invasive brush damaging the ecosystem—which also means getting to share snacks around a brush-pile fire!Email pilcherpark@friendsilnature.org with RSVPs or Questions

Join us at Illinois Beach and help care for Illinois' first nature preserve. This time of year, expect to help clear brush and collect seeds while we learn to care for this unique and precious ecosystem together. Bring water, sturdy shoes and clothes you can work in, and dress for the weather. Feel free to … Continue reading Illinois Beach Nature Preserve Workday – Lake County

Join the party at Pilcher! Volunteers will remove invasive brush damaging the ecosystem—which also means getting to share snacks around a brush-pile fire!Email pilcherpark@friendsilnature.org with RSVPs or Questions

Join the Peregrines, a community of volunteer restorationists in their 20s and 30s that visit a different nature preserve each week, alongside the stewards at James Woodworth Prairie for a day of celebratory brush clearing.Bring water and a snack to share, if you like. Wear clothes you can work in - boots, long pants, and long … Continue reading Peregrines Workday at James Woodworth Prairie – Cook County

Come help maintain biodiversity at one of the finestremnant Prairies in Illinois! Seed processing is a crucial step in makingthe important seed mixes that we will broadcast into the preserve this winter.Please note our special time and meeting place for December 9th : 2pm at 1230N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest. We will have all the tools … Continue reading Shaw Woods & Prairie Workday – Lake County

The spirit and energy of the community gather at the ancient prairie.Meet at the South Suburban Humane Society at 9 AM. Remember to bring water and a snack for our break. As … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook County

Lend a Hand! Join the community working to restore this IDNR-owned site at Yorkville Prairie, located adjacent to Saw Wee Kee Park,from 9am-12pm. Bring your work gloves and meet at the … Continue reading Yorkville Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Kendall County

Restore health to this ancient, rare, and beloved bog ecosystem! This winter, we'll clear malignant brush shading out rare and endangered bog species. Bring water and a snack to share … Continue reading Volo Bog – Lake County