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Peregrines Kickoff at Somme Prairie Grove – Cook County

Somme Prairie Grove, 45R9+6P, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

Join the Peregrines, a community of volunteer restorationists in their 20s and 30s that visit a different nature preserve each week, for a celebratory workday at Somme Prairie Grove.  Activities will include seed collecting, brush cutting and bonfires, and more! All are invited to learn about our group and join in the community care of … Continue reading Peregrines Kickoff at Somme Prairie Grove – Cook County

Illinois Beach Nature Preserve Workday (Lake County)

Illinois Beach State Park Nature Center, Patomos Ave, Zion, IL 60099, USA

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)

Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook County

21800 Central Ave, Matteson, IL

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 always, please RSVP to oprprairies@friendsilnature.org. Contact us with questions at oprpprairies@friendsilnature.org

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, Patomos Ave, Zion, IL 60099, USA

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)

Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County

Island View Parking Lot

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

Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry County

Palmer Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014, USA

Join in the joyful care of this beautiful site.No experience necessary! We learn through actively taking part in this important work. Lovers of nature, lovers of life, lovers of learning, and the curious-minded -- all are welcome! Share this with anyone you think might be interested. We'll meet at the end of Palmer Drive in the … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry 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