Volo Bog – Lake County

Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 Brandenburg Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041, USA

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

Pilcher Park Workday – Will County

PILCHER PARK nature center 2501 Highland Park Dr`, Joliet, Illinois, United States

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

Illinois Beach Nature Preserve Workday – Lake County

Illinois Beach State Park Nature Center Zion, IL, United States

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

Volo Bog – Lake County

Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 Brandenburg Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041, USA

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

Things to know before you come:

  • If you are not fully vaccinated, wear a mask if unable to social distance from others at the site.
  • Bring water and a snack. Dress for the wilderness – this should include sturdy boots or shoes, a hat, bug spray, and sunscreen. Long pants and a long sleeve shirt are suggested.
  • We work hard, but at our own pace, and we often take breaks to share snacks and share ideas and nature with each other.

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