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SUMMARY:Stewardship Volunteer Days - Spring Creek Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Help us collect seed at Spring Creek Prairie to distribute back into the area. Enjoy nature\, learn plant identification skills\, and responsible seed collecting techniques. Tools and snacks provided. \n\n\n\nContact Information- Please reach out to Cliff Trahan 630-442-9888 with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/stewardship-volunteer-days-spring-creek-prairie-2/
LOCATION:152 Dundee Rd\, Barrington\, 152 Dundee Rd\, Barrington Hills\, Illinois\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trailblazers: Woodland Hike at Cranberry Slough
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a pre-holiday hike as we explore the woodland trail for fun and fitness. The trail is easy to moderately difficult. Adults\, including active 50+\, are invited and encouraged to bring a friend. \n\n\n\nParking/Meet Up: Access to trail at Country Lane Woods on 95th Street west of LaGrange Road at the back of the lot.  Meet at 1 PM at Country Lane Woods at Trail Head \n\n\n\nDifficulty level: Moderate Up to 2 Hours\, Approximately 3 Mile hike \n\n\n\nWhat to bring/wear: Good pair of walking shoes.  Dress according to the weather.  We will not walk if there is steady rain.  Mosquito and tick repellent needed before the first frost. Optional:  Binoculars and cameras\, walking sticks or poles.  Please remember that whatever we bring into the forest should be deposited in an appropriate disposal container or brought back from the hike.  \n\n\n\nSite conditions/safety considerations:  parking lot leads to a primitive trail.  NOTE:  we may encounter bicycles or horses on the paved path\, so observe the rules of single file to the right when encountering riders and cyclists.   \n\n\n\nMeet your volunteer guide: Martha has explored the forest preserves since she was a young child. She has done quite a bit of horseback riding through the Palos area exploring the trails\, flora\, and fauna. She studied natural history including geology\, ecology\, general earth science\, and Native American Nations as well as general history in college. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nPhoto Courtesy of the FPDCC (see website https://fpdcc.com)
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/trailblazers-woodland-hike-at-cranberry-slough/
LOCATION:Country Lane Woods\, Country Lane Woods\, Willow Springs\, Illinois\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trailblazers: River Trail Afternoon in Nature
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to take a short nature hike and then collect some seeds with the group. River Trail Nature Center situated along the Des Plaines River has a lot to offer people of all ages that you can explore before or after our event! \n\n\n\nLocation: River Trail Nature Center \n\n\n\nAbout this event: The group will take a short walk to see some of the many features this preserve offers.  After the walk we’ll collect seeds from 4-5 native plant species that the preserve will use to perpetuate those plants.  Participants will learn how to identify and harvest seeds.  Seed collecting is both fun and relaxing! \n\n\n\nDifficulty level: The walk will be on unpaved paths and move at a moderate pace.   \n\n\n\nMeet your Volunteer Guide: Diane has a lifelong interest in nature and volunteers with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. As a certified seed collector she gathers and sows native seeds as part of the preserves restoration efforts.  An avid hiker\, she has formed and led fitness/walking groups for 10+ years. Find her group at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/happy-trails-hike-group-50954350043 \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring/Wear: A hat and good walking shoes/hiking boots are recommended.  There may be a need for insect repellent.   \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Diane Yurksaitis \n\n\n\nThis 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-river-trail-afternoon-in-nature/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, Illinois\, 60062\, United States
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