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SUMMARY:Trailblazers: National Trail Day Hike on the Yellow Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Yellow Trail – the trail we will be primarily walking – was rated the best trail in Illinois by Backpacker Magazine. The trails are in great shape and currently the wild geraniums and the woodland phlox are in full bloom! During the walk we’ll cover the following topics\, among others: The geologic formation of the area\, leave no trace ethics\, local flora and fauna. We’ll also discuss some of the history of the Swallow Cliff Forest Preserve (did you know there was a ski jump there? \n\n\n\nDifficulty level: The walk will take approximately 2 hours and will be 3-4 miles in length\, depending on the group size and fitness levels. Be assured that we’ll cater to the group’s needs. \n\n\n\nLocation: Parking/Meet up at Forty Acre Woods Parking Lot (1/4 mile East of LaGrange Rd. off of 119th Street)\, located on map below \n\n\n\nMeet your volunteer guide: The love of the outdoors has led Bruce to visit every state (multiple times) and explore all 62 of our National Parks\, as well as many National Forests. Bruce has led friends and colleagues to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and to the top of Angel’s Landing in Zion N.P.\, and to The John Muir Trail and Half Dome in Yosemite. Additionally\, he has done trailwork with the Sierra Club in Virgin Islands Nationall Park and Shawnee National Forest.This event is free\, but please register to secure your spot. If you have any questions about this walk or the Trailblazers Walking Series\, contact Sydney Armstead\, Engagement Program Manager\, at sydney@fotfp.org.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/trailblazers-national-trail-day-hike-on-the-yellow-trail/
LOCATION:Forty Acres Woods\, 11901 S LaGrange Rd\, Palos Park\, Illinois\, 60464\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oxbow Prairie Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:Formed by an old loop in the river’s course\, lies the Oxbow Prairie. \n\n\n\nThis old oxbow in the Chicago River’s North Branch is a combination of low\, wet prairie soils and slightly higher mesic prairie soils. A small open savanna lies on what was once the east bank of the river. The mesic prairie had an abundance of Eurasian grasses\, Queen Anne’s lace and tall goldenrod. With management\, the more conservative prairie plants such as northern dropseed\, stiff goldenrod\, golden alexanders and big bluestem grass are returning. \n\n\n\nThe wetter areas are richest in native plants\, including cup plant\, ironweed\, tall meadow-rue\, water parsnip\, cordgrass\, Virginia rye\, and numerous kinds of sedges. \n\n\n\nA small oak savanna on the old east bank has swamp white and bur oaks\, in the words of landscape architect and restorationist Tom Vanderpoel\, “a wonderful micro oak savanna.” \n\n\n\nJoin North Branch Restoration Project volunteers and enjoy a different view here! \n\n\n\nYouth under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school\, scouts\, church). \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \n\n\n\nDirections: From the south\, enter the drive off of Caldwell Avenue across from Tonty; proceed ~1/4 mile\, staying to the right at the split. From the north\, enter the drive off of Harts Road and proceed ~3/4 mile south. Look for the Volunteer signs at the meeting spot. \n\n\n\nContact: Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/oxbow-prairie-volunteer-workday-7/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:A Family PEACE Gathering: Connect through Native Foods & Nature's Cycles
DESCRIPTION:Nature-based peace circles for people of all ages & ethnicities to connect\, celebrate\, and build community through art\, wellness\, & play. \n\n\n\nJune gatherings celebrate our newly forged connection to each other and the natural environment through outdoor Cooking and Camping. This includes identifying and utilizing local plants as both food and medicine. Note that on this date\, we will meet outdoors at Dan Ryan Woods. Exact location will be provided for registrants.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/a-family-peace-gathering-connect-through-native-foods-natures-cycles/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Event Pavillion\, W 87th St & S Western Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60620\, United States
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