Restore ecological health to the island of rare plants! Fall/winter is the time we manage invasive brush and thin out trees to bring light to the ground level. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty/damaged and solid shores. Pack a lunch and bring water to drink. Arrive at island view parking lot at 9:30-9:45 to … Continue reading Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County

Join the magic at Middlefork! Volunteers will collect seeds of spring wildflowers as they are ripe and scout for invasive species for treatment.  We'll also walk and talk about the … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – Lake County

Join the community of stewards learning and working at Shaw Woods & Prairies. Park at the west end of Laurel Ave. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.

Restoreecological health to the island of rare plants!  Participate in eco-restoration volunteeringyear-round on Langham Island, on Thursdays and Saturdays of alternatingweeks.  Wheneverthe river is not passable, we work at our alternate … Continue reading Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County

The spirit and energy of the community gather at the ancient prairie.Expect a feast for the senses at Old Plank Road Prairie: come marvel at the prairie in late-summer!Meet at the … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook County

Summer may be at anend, but there is still important work to be done at the fen before brushcutting season is upon us. We’ll meet at 4:30pm this coming Tuesday, September 27. On the agenda: purpleloosestrife attack! We’ll hurry to remove the developing seed-heads of thisnasty invasive, and treat its stems to ensure it doesn’t … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Eco-Restoration – McHenry 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 community of stewards learning and working at Shaw Woods & Prairies. Park at the west end of Laurel Ave. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.

Otey-Grisley Woods Land and Water Reserve is located in Pittsburg, IL near Marion in Williamson County. The area is part of a complex of dry mesic upland forests with many 200 year old oaks. This will be one of the Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves flagship sites for the region. Let's build a volunteer community … Continue reading Grisley Woods Conservation Kick-Off

Join the magic at Middlefork! Volunteers will collect seeds of spring wildflowers as they are ripe and scout for invasive species for treatment.  We'll also walk and talk about the ecological significance of this beautiful site and enjoy the rare plants!RSVP and questions directed to middleforksavannavolunteers@gmail.com