Join the magic at Middlefork! Your seed gathering will bring life and richness back to parts of the preserve that have fallen into darkness caused by invasive species AND help other … 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. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.
Join the magic at Middlefork! Your seed gathering will bring life and richness back to parts of the preserve that have fallen into darkness caused by invasive species AND help other preserves do the same by sharing seeds with other sites/volunteers. As we transition into fall and winter work we will resume brush cutting. Stay warm around … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – Lake County
The spirit and energy of the community gather at the ancient prairie.Expect a feast for the senses at Old Plank Road Prairie: come marvel at the prairie in the fall!Meet at the intersection of Miller Circle Drive and Central Ave at 9 AM. Remember to bring water and a snack for our break. As always, please RSVP to oprprairies@friendsilnature.org. … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook County
Join the community of stewards learning and working at Shaw Woods & Prairies. Park at the west end of Laurel Ave. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.
Join the magic at Middlefork! Your seed gathering will bring life and richness back to parts of the preserve that have fallen into darkness caused by invasive species AND help other preserves do the same by sharing seeds with other sites/volunteers. As we transition into fall and winter work we will resume brush cutting. Stay warm around … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – Lake County
Restoreecological health to the island of rare plants! Participate in eco-restoration volunteeringyear-round on Langham Island, on Thursdays and Saturdays of alternatingweeks. Wheneverthe river is not passable, we work at our alternate site, a sand savanna withinKankakee River State Park, a walking distance from Parking Area A (ArcheryRange).Weask that you RSVP so that we can be in … Continue reading Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County
We are returning to Grisley Woods Land and Water Reserve to continue the great work from earlier this fall. Grisley LWR is located in Pittsburg, IL near Marion in Williamson County. The area is part of a complex of dry mesic upland forests with many 200 year old oaks. Let's build a volunteer community to … Continue reading Grisley Woods Conservation Day
We’ll work from 9am-12pm with a break for snacks, planning, and sharing around the bonfire at 10:45am. Park at the end of Palmer Drive, Village of Lakewood. In late 2021 we made strong headway, sawing and lopping back the buckthorn from the southwest edge of the hanging fen. Our work will not only save this … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry 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
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
