Help save the precious savanna and prairie at Superior Street Prairie! Join us for seed collecting as we prepare for brush cutting season. Meet in the ComEd parking lot east of Campbell Ave on Michigan City Rd. Come dressed for the wilderness: long pants, sturdy shoes, and weather-appropriate clothes. Bring water, sunscreen, and a snack … Continue reading Superior Street Prairie Workday – Cook County

Join the magic at Middlefork! Volunteers will collect seeds of spring wildflowers as they are ripe and scout for invasive species for treatment.  We'll also walk and talk about the ecological significance of this beautiful site and enjoy the rare plants!RSVP and questions directed to middleforksavannavolunteers@gmail.com

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 entrance to Saw Wee Kee Park at 9am. Tools will be provided. Contact Chris with questions at 630.554.4439 or chanley@oswegolandpd.org.

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 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 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 to RSVP or with Questions.

Come join volunteers  a morning of restoration work! Home to threatened and endangered species, this place needs some care. Thoughtful,dedicated people are needed to care for the ecosystem at Grisley Woods. All areinvited to be a Friend to Grisley Woods and help kick off a new volunteercommunity there on Saturday, October 14th from 9 a.m. to … Continue reading Grisley Woods Fall Kickoff Conservation Day

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

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

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 matt.evans2017@gmail.com with questions or to RSVP.

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 entrance to Saw Wee Kee Park at 9am. Tools will be provided. Contact Chris with questions at 630.554.4439 or chanley@oswegolandpd.org.

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 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 Kick Off– 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

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 to RSVP or with Questions.

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 matt.evans2017@gmail.com with questions or to RSVP.

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

Join the magic at Middlefork! Volunteers will collect seeds of spring wildflowers as they are ripe and scout for invasive species for treatment.  We'll also walk and talk about the ecological significance of this beautiful site and enjoy the rare plants!RSVP and questions directed to middleforksavannavolunteers@gmail.com