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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading Yorkville Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Kendall 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 … 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. Visit https://www.shawprairiestewards.com/ for more information about the Shaw Prairie Stewards. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org … Continue reading Shaw Woods & Prairie Workday – Lake County
Come dressed for nature and ready to work and learn.Bring water, a snack, and work gloves. A snack will be provided.Meet on Fowler School Road (Pittsburg, IL) watch for signs. … Continue reading Grisley Woods Conservation Day
Join volunteers here in removing invasive woody plants and stay warm around our brush pile fires!  Please RSVP to michael.campbell5770@gmail.com for parking directions and to get workday updates.
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 … 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 … Continue reading Shaw Woods & Prairie Workday – Lake 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
