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.
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
The spirit and energy of the community gather at the ancient prairie.Expect a feast for the senses at OldPlank Road Prairie: the spring prairie flowers in bloom, the smell ofwet earth, glorious birdsong! Meet atthe intersection of Miller Circle Drive and Central Ave at 9 AM.We'll be flagging and spraying teaseland crown vetch. Remember to bring water and a … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook 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
The warm breezes and scents of late spring are here, andit's a wonderful time to be out at the preserve, helping nature.With the growing season underway, we’re transitioning fromshade reduction (important winter work) to weed control and seed harvest. Thiscoming Monday, we'll do some final canopy thinning, scout which seeds aregrowing ripe for harvest, and … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Eco-Restoration – McHenry County
Join the magic at Middlefork! Volunteers will pull garlic mustard together and discuss the ecological significance of areas of the site. RSVP and questions directed to middleforksavannavolunteers@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.
Eachpassing day brings ever more flowers to the Plank Road Prairies. Bloomingnow are Ohio spiderwort, American vetch, and yellow stargrass. Justcoming into bloom are wild quinine and porcupine grass. Alsocoming into bloom: unwanted plants like crown vetch and reed canarygrass! Join us in keeping these diversity-threatening plants in check, sowe can all continue enjoying more spiderwort and … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook County
The Oswegoland ParkDistrict will be hosting a volunteer workday from 9am – 12pm at Yorkville Prairie. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own gloves. Email Christopher Hanley <chanley@oswegolandpd.org> to RSVP and to get the meet-up location map.
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
Join INPC staffer Angella Moorehouse and other volunteers for the summer ButterflyCounts. These counts are open to the public and do not require any special skills, but the ability to spot butterflies helps. Some people use nets and some people will use a camera - you can bring what you have. Contact Angella (angeella.moorehouse@illinois.gov) in … Continue reading Butterfly Count
It's time to rejoice in nature by enjoyingthe smells of summer, observing the vibrant colors of the landscape, andwatching the insects dart among plants. Come join us this Tuesday as we host a “Summer … Continue reading Canceled – Shaw Woods & Prairie Workday – Lake County
Join INPC staffer Angella Moorehouse and other volunteers for the summer Butterfly Counts. These counts are open to the public and do not require any special skills, but the ability … Continue reading Butterfly Count
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 … 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. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.
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 … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – Lake County
Join Friends of IL Nature Preserves stewards and volunteers for Moths til Midnight at PWSNP (Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve) in Monroe County. Our educational program will be focused on moth identification and moth ecology. The event will begin with a brief presentation about moths at 8:00pm by Friends leader, Deanna Deterding M.S. Her research … Continue reading Moths ‘Til Midnight
The spirit and energy of the community gather at the ancient prairie.Expect a feast for the senses at Old Plank Road Prairie: the spring prairie flowers in bloom, the smell … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Workday – Cook County
The spirit and energy of the community gather at the ancient prairie.Expect a feast for the senses at Old Plank Road Prairie: the spring prairie flowers in bloom, the smell … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook County
The time tocollect, prep and even spread seeds is now upon us and we are adding a weekdayfor working on seeds at Shaw. Eriko will help us identify what is … Continue reading Shaw Woods & Prairie 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 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.
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 … 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
