If you are able to lend a helping hand in our quest to support the fen and all it brings to Lakewood and McHenry County, then come have a great time working hard with others who understand how much this fragile ecosystem needs our help.You DO NOT need experience in restoration! The best way to … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry County
Join the community of stewards learning and working at Shaw Woods & Prairies. Park at the west end of Laurel Ave. Visit https://www.shawprairiestewards.com/ for more information about the Shaw Prairie Stewards. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.
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 growing community of volunteer stewards at Middlefork Savanna Nature Preserve this weekend and enjoy the open savanna, participate in beautiful and globally important biodiversity projects while enjoying outdoor bonfire warmth and even bonfire cooking! This time of year, volunteers remove invasive tree and brush species from high quality prairie/savanna fragments that have survived from the ancient … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – 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
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 entrance to Saw Wee Kee Park at 9am. Tools will be provided. Contact Chris with questions at 630.554.4439 or chanley@oswegolandpd.org.
Join the growing community of volunteer stewards at Middlefork Savanna Nature Preserve this weekend and enjoy the open savanna, participate in beautiful and globally important biodiversity projects while enjoying outdoor bonfire warmth and even bonfire cooking! This time of year, volunteers remove invasive tree and brush species from high quality prairie/savanna fragments that have survived from the ancient … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – Lake County
There will be some touring of the site and some work cutting invasive brush from the site.  Please RSVP to michael.campbell5770@gmail.com for parking directions and to get workday updates.
The spirit and energy of the community gather at the ancient prairie.Enjoy the community around the brush pile fire and the beauty of this remnant treasure.  Meet at the South Suburban Humane Society at 9 AM. Remember to bring water and a snack for our break. As always, please RSVP to oprprairies@friendsilnature.org. Contact us with questions at oprpprairies@friendsilnature.org
If you are able to lend a helping hand in our quest to support the fen and all it brings to Lakewood and McHenry County, then come have a great time working hard with others who understand how much this fragile ecosystem needs our help.You DO NOT need experience in restoration! The best way to … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry County
Things to know before you come:
If you are attending a workday at a nature preserve owned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, please complete and bring the IDNR Volunteer Waiver to the workday when you attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy at 779-212-2785 or amy@friendsilnature.org
