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.
RSVP Required! Email Emma Leavens and the Langham Volunteers at langhamisland@gmail.com to RSVP and with any questions. Langham Island weekend workdays occur every other Saturday. Workers will shuttle to and fromthe island in a john boat providedby IDNR.
Thebeautiful site has the largest complex of high-quality loess hill prairies in Illinoisand includes a 1.4-mile loop trail through the hill prairies, glades, andwoodlands. Enjoy the view,blue skies, and wind scented by the fragrance of the plains lady's tress orchid. The event will include an orientationto the ecology of the hill prairies and training on how to care … Continue reading Fults Hill Prairie Kick-Off Workday
Fall work will continue to be collecting seeds of prairie plants and will transition to include cutting brush! No RSVP required. Workdays at the Old Plank Road Prairies occur on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Contact Christos or Adam with questions at oprpprairies@friendsilnature.org
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RSVP Required! Email Emma Leavens and the Langham Volunteers at langhamisland@gmail.com to RSVP and with any questions.Collect seeds!Langham Island weekday workdays occur every other Thursday. Workers will shuttle to and fromthe island in a john boat providedby IDNR.
We'll be meeting on Saturday, November 13 toclear brush on the north side of Dewey Helmick. We'll also harvest any seed wefind. Meet at the corner of Miller Circle Drive and Central Avenue at 9 AM.After introductions, we'll hike west on the trail. Dress for the weather—looks like the high temperaturewill be in the 40s—and remember to bring … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Workday – 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.
We’llwork from 9am-12pm with a break for snacks, planning, and sharing aroundthe bonfire at 10:45am. Park at the end of Palmer Drive, Village of Lakewood. Thepast few weeks we’ve made strong headway, sawing and lopping back the buckthornfrom the southwest edge of the hanging fen. Our work will not only save thisprecious treasure from deadly … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry County
We'll be back out on the prairie cutting brush onSaturday. It's looking like the warmest day of the weekend.Please RSVP if you plan on joining. Meet at theparking lot at 9:00a. Some of us will try to bring water and snacks, butbring your own if you'd like extra . If you arrive late and are … Continue reading Shaw Woods & Prairie Workday – Lake County
RSVP Required! Email Emma Leavens and the Langham Volunteers at langhamisland@gmail.com to RSVP and with any questions. Langham Island weekend workdays occur every other Saturday. Workers will shuttle to and fromthe island in a john boat providedby IDNR.
The hill prairies of Illinois are shrinking and at risk of being lost from the Illinois landscape forever. Hill prairies are home to several rare and endangered plants and animals and they need our help to protect them from threats like brush and other weedy invasive plants.Let's build a volunteer community to learn to care … Continue reading Fults Hill Prairie Workday – Monroe County
Fall work will continue to be collecting seeds of prairie plants and will transition to include cutting brush! No RSVP required. Workdays at the Old Plank Road Prairies occur on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Contact Christos or Adam with questions at oprpprairies@friendsilnature.org
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.
Come provide care to this precious hidden Illinois Nature Preserve. We'll remove woody invasive brush from the preserve to let light on the prairie. Contact Matt Evans with questions at matt.evans2017@gmail.com
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.
Come provide care to this precious hidden Illinois Nature Preserve. We'll remove woody invasive brush from the preserve to let light on the prairie. Contact Matt Evans with questions at … Continue reading Short Pioneer Cemetery Prairie Workday – Grundy County
Fall work will continue to be collecting seeds of prairie plants and will transition to include cutting brush! No RSVP required. Workdays at the Old Plank Road Prairies occur on … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Workday – Cook County
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. The past few … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry County
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If you have any questions, please contact Amy at 779-212-2785 or amy@friendsilnature.org
