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SUMMARY:Seedling Up-potting
DESCRIPTION:With the growing need for help with repotting plants\, CFC would like to request the aid of volunteers at the greenhouse from Monday to Saturday this week\, the 13th to the 18th of April. Please note that you do not have to join us for the entire time slot listed below. Even just an hour or two of your time would be a huge help! \n\n\n\nRegistration Link- No registration required! If you are interested in signing up for the CFC newsletter for weekly event emails here is that link – https://citizensforconservation.org/get-involved/regular-workdays/ \n\n\n\nContact Information- Reach out to luke.dahlberg@citizensforconservation.org with any questions.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/seedling-up-potting-2/
LOCATION:Smart Farm Greenhouse\, 490 W State Rte 22\, North Barrington\, Illinois\, 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-17/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration at Eggers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and buckthorn tie-dye instructor Katelyn for an Earth Day weekend filled with snacks\, service\, nature walks\, and more! \n\n\n\nParticipants can join us for: \n\n\n\n🌳 Intro to Environmental Volunteering: Learn more about the world of ecological stewardship by helping out with invasive species removal \n\n\n\n🌸 Spring Ephemeral Walk: Take a calming nature walk to learn more about the beautiful springtime blooms in the Chicagoland region. \n\n\n\n🎨 Buckthorn Tie-Dyeing: Use natural dyes from buckthorn trees to create beautiful designs on bandanas \n\n\n\n🌭🎶 Get to know other nature lovers in the southeast Chicago area with food\, music\, and more! \n\n\n\nWho is this event for? \n\n\n\n\nFamilies\n\n\n\nNature lovers\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\nFriends\n\n\n\n\nOr anyone looking for a good way to celebrate Earth Day! \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, reach out to Morgan at morgan@fotfp.org
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-eggers-grove/
LOCATION:Eggers Grove Comfort Station\, MFQC+6Q Chicago\, Illinois\, Chicago\, IL\, 60617\, United States
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