Volunteers across Cook County have been reporting the sights and sounds of sandhill cranes making their Fall migration. After spending the Summer in mating pairs, sandhill cranes group together for their journey down to the Southern United States and Mexico. The fall migration of sandhill cranes is usually from mid/late October to late November. If […]
Seed collecting season is coming to an end, but you can come out to Watersmeet Woods and help us end the season strong. No experience necessary. Learn about fall plant identification, admire the subtle but unique colors and textures of the fall prairie, and help with this crucial step in promoting diversity and restoring healthy […]
Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and […]
The much-anticipated return of Spring Creek Forest Preserve's Glacial History Walk! Join Spring Creek volunteer and local glacier history-enthusiast, Ken DeMuth, for a ~3.75 mile walking tour. The walk will include stops to examine and imagine different moments in glacial time, and how they created the landscapes we experience today. Please come dressed for the […]
