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SUMMARY:Seeds and Sunset - Stewardship Volunteer Days
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\nLocation: Spring Creek Longmeadow \n\n\n\nContact Information: Please reach out to isabella@fotfp.org with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/seeds-and-sunset-stewardship-volunteer-days-5/
LOCATION:Spring Creek Longmeadow\, 4Q6J+R29\, Barrington Hills
CATEGORIES:Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
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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-10/
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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CREATED:20250730T152115Z
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SUMMARY:Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Miami Woods Forest Preserve covers 112 acres stretching along the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River from Oakton Street northward to Dempster Street.  It is bounded on the west side by Caldwell Avenue\, Waukegan Road and development at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Dempster Street. The land on the east side of the river forms the Saint Paul Woods Forest Preserve. \n\n\n\nMiami Woods and Prairie contain important remnants of the original grasslands and woodlands that formed the natural heritage of the greater Chicago area. Miami Woods and Prairie (except the turf grass picnic areas) is to achieve restoration to the highest ecological condition possible using a minimum amount of management intervention. Our approach is to restore natural processes so that the area will become as self-sustaining as possible. \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \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\n\n\n\n\nDirections: Located on the east side of Caldwell\, two blocks north of Oakton.  Meet in the parking lot for Miami Woods\, look for the Volunteer sign. \n\n\n\nContact: Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/miami-woods-and-prairie-volunteer-workday-11/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
CREATED:20250829T161049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T145230Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds and Sunset - Stewardship Volunteer Days
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\nLocation: Galloping Hill \n\n\n\nContact Information: Please reach out to isabella@fotfp.org with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/seeds-and-sunset-stewardship-volunteer-days-6/
LOCATION:Penny Road Pond\, 3QXV+83H\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
CREATED:20250730T151841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T151842Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul Woods Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:St. Paul Woods is an inviting oak-hickory woodland situated east of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Like many of our native woodlands\, it needs management to clear invasive brush and trees to restore the original structure. With increased sunlight\, the wildflowers and grasses will once again add to the beauty of the woods. Join North Branch Restoration Project volunteers as we remove buckthorn and other weedy species\, protecting our native ecosystems. \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \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\nDirections: Enter the driveway north off 6500 Oakton Ave\, across from Natchez Ave in Morton Grove. Look for the Volunteer sign in the parking area. \n\n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/st-paul-woods-volunteer-workday-9/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T183000
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SUMMARY:Seeds and Sunset - Stewardship Volunteer Days
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\nLocation: Spring Creek Longmeadow \n\n\n\nContact Information: Please reach out to isabella@fotfp.org with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/seeds-and-sunset-stewardship-volunteer-days-7/
LOCATION:Spring Creek Longmeadow\, 4Q6J+R29\, Barrington Hills
CATEGORIES:Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
CREATED:20250903T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T212450Z
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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-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
CREATED:20250730T152132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152132Z
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SUMMARY:Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Miami Woods Forest Preserve covers 112 acres stretching along the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River from Oakton Street northward to Dempster Street.  It is bounded on the west side by Caldwell Avenue\, Waukegan Road and development at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Dempster Street. The land on the east side of the river forms the Saint Paul Woods Forest Preserve. \n\n\n\nMiami Woods and Prairie contain important remnants of the original grasslands and woodlands that formed the natural heritage of the greater Chicago area. Miami Woods and Prairie (except the turf grass picnic areas) is to achieve restoration to the highest ecological condition possible using a minimum amount of management intervention. Our approach is to restore natural processes so that the area will become as self-sustaining as possible. \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \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\n\n\n\n\nDirections: Located on the east side of Caldwell\, two blocks north of Oakton.  Meet in the parking lot for Miami Woods\, look for the Volunteer sign. \n\n\n\nContact: Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/miami-woods-and-prairie-volunteer-workday-12/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
CREATED:20250829T161541Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Seeds and Sunset - Stewardship Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:— THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED — \n\n\n\nHelp 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\nLocation: Galloping Hill \n\n\n\nContact Information: Please reach out to isabella@fotfp.org with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/seeds-and-sunset-stewardship-volunteer-days-8/
LOCATION:Penny Road Pond\, 3QXV+83H\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
CREATED:20250730T151352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T151352Z
UID:10000295-1761386400-1761397200@fotfp.org
SUMMARY:Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workdays
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Branch Restoration Project to restore this oak woodland to its former beauty! This 76-acre site depends on a community of volunteers to remove invasive species\, spread native seed\, and much more. Large pin oaks are a unique feature of this preserve\, which is also home to some beautiful spring ephemerals. \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \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\nDirections: Enter the preserve from Harts Road\, just west of Touhy and Caldwell and look for the volunteer sign. The approximate address is 6600 W Harts Road in Niles\, IL. \n\n\n\nContact: Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/bunker-hill-north-flatwoods-volunteer-workdays-12/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
CREATED:20250829T161646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T145414Z
UID:10000347-1761755400-1761762600@fotfp.org
SUMMARY:Seeds and Sunset - Stewardship Volunteer Days
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\nLocation: Spring Creek Longmeadow \n\n\n\nContact Information: Please reach out to isabella@fotfp.org with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/seeds-and-sunset-stewardship-volunteer-days-9/
LOCATION:Spring Creek Longmeadow\, 4Q6J+R29\, Barrington Hills
CATEGORIES:Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T113031
CREATED:20250903T212519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T212520Z
UID:10000360-1761825600-1761832800@fotfp.org
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-12/
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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