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SUMMARY:Sketch and Stroll + Seed Collection
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Sketch and Stroll nature journaling hike\, perfect for all skill levels! This event invites you to explore and draw anything. Supplies are provided\, but feel free to bring your favorite art materials. End the day with a relaxing seed collection session\, helping preserve our natural wonders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Glenview Woods\, corner of Glenview Rd and Harms Rd \n\n\n\nContact Information: Please reach out to isabella@fotfp.org with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/sketch-and-stroll-seed-collection/
LOCATION:Glenview Woods Parking Lot\, 369H+36\, Glenview\, Illinois\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants and Animals,Recreation
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Volunteer Days - Flint Creek Savanna
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about collecting plants at Flint Creek Savanna this Saturday from 9-11am! We will be learning\, collecting\, and maybe even spreading some of this seed. \n\n\n\nNo registration required! Visit https://citizensforconservation.org/get-involved/regular-workdays/ if you are interested in signing up for the CFC newsletter for weekly event emails. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Citizens for Conservation Farmhouse Parking Lot \n\n\n\nContact Information: luke.dahlberg@citizensforconservation.org 
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/stewardship-volunteer-days-flint-creek-savanna-9/
LOCATION:Flint Creek Savanna – CFC Farmhouse Parking Lot\, 5RRH+X3V\, Lake Barrington\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Xylem Seed Garden Workdays
DESCRIPTION:Seeds are the lifeblood of healthy woodlands and prairies. By growing successive generations of species\, they help ensure resilient\, self-renewing natural areas for years to come. Restoration volunteers hand collect seeds of many different species in Forest Preserve sites along the Chicago River North Branch\, then distribute them to other less healthy North Branch sites. \n\n\n\nBut some important native species are relatively rare at our sites. Others have seed that are difficult to collect in the wild. We grow some of these special plants in the North Branch seed garden\, where we can better harvest their seed for restoration in North Branch sites. If you love getting your hands dirty and enjoy getting to know some of our native plants\, please join the workdays at our North Branch seed garden in Niles. \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\nLocation: 6633 W Harts Road\, Niles IL\, 60714 (View map) \n\n\n\nDirections: Turn into the main driveway for the FPCC Maintenance facility then turn right into a small gravel parking area. Enter the enclosed garden area through a swinging gate. \n\n\n\nContact Person:Cammy Fortunatonyandcammy11@gmail.com \n\n\n\nSecondary Contact:Mike Andrewsmike61950@aol.com \n\n\n\nWebsite:https://northbranchrestoration.org/
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/xylem-seed-garden-workdays-8/
LOCATION:North Branch Xylem Seed Garden\, 6633 W Harts Road\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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