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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
