Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday
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 […]
Connect, Learn and Explore: Dive Into Our Schedule of Events
Friends of the Forest Preserves hosts numerous events throughout the year designed to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural wonders of the forest preserves in Cook County.
Guided hikes, educational workshops, wellness programs, volunteer workdays, golf outings, fundraisers, cultural programs, and more await you.
Browse our schedule of events below to learn more.
Events
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St. Paul Woods Volunteer Workday
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 […]
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Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workdays
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 […]
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Stewardship Volunteer Days – Flint Creek South
Flint Creek South 5RGF+WWG, Lake Barrington, Illinois, United StatesCome learn about collecting savanna/woodland grasses along with Starry Campion at Flint Creek Savanna this Thursday from 9-11am! We will be learning, collecting, and maybe even spreading some of this […]
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Stewardship Volunteer Days – Flint Creek Savanna
Flint Creek – CFC Farmhouse 459 W State Rte 22, North Barrington, Illinois, United StatesCome learn about collecting Wild Quinine, Leadplant, Purple Praire Clover, and others at Flint Creek Savanna this Saturday from 9-11am! We will be learning, collecting, and maybe even spreading some […]
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Oxbow Prairie Volunteer Workday
Formed by an old loop in the river’s course, lies the Oxbow Prairie. This old oxbow in the Chicago River’s North Branch is a combination of low, wet prairie soils […]
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Stewardship Volunteer Days – Galloping Hill
Penny Road Pond 3QXV+83H, Barrington Hills, IL, United StatesJoin Spring Creek Stewards as we go on a scavenger hunt for seeds to collect! All are welcome to come, learn, and lead. Meeting location: Penny Road Pond, Barrington Hills […]
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Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days
Spring Creek Longmeadow 4Q6J+R29, Barrington HillsHelp 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. Location: […]
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Stewardship Volunteer Days – Flint Creek Savanna
Flint Creek Savanna – CFC Farmhouse Parking Lot 5RRH+X3V, Lake Barrington, IL, United StatesCome 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. No registration required! Visit […]
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Xylem Seed Garden Workdays
North Branch Xylem Seed Garden 6633 W Harts Road, Niles, IL, United StatesSeeds 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 […]
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Stewardship Volunteer Days – Grigsby Prairie
Grigsby Parking Location 5R78+XF9, Barrington HIlls, IL, United StatesEnjoy the beginnings of the fall prairie as we continue to go after Leadplant, White and Purple Prairie Clovers, Side-oats Grama, and other prairie species. No registration required! Visit https://citizensforconservation.org/get-involved/regular-workdays/ […]
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Stewardship Volunteer Days – Galloping Hill
Penny Road Pond 3QXV+83H, Barrington Hills, IL, United StatesSpring Creek Stewards will traverse this amazing restoration for various prairie seeds! Meeting location: Penny Road Pond, Barrington Hills Contact: Ken DeMuth at 312-316-5216
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Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday
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 […]
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Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days
Penny Road Pond 3QXV+83H, Barrington Hills, IL, United StatesHelp 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. Location: […]
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Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workdays
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 […]
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Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days
Spring Creek Longmeadow 4Q6J+R29, Barrington HillsHelp 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. Location: […]
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Xylem Seed Garden Workdays
North Branch Xylem Seed Garden 6633 W Harts Road, Niles, IL, United StatesSeeds 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 […]
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St. Paul Woods Volunteer Workday
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 […]
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Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days
Penny Road Pond 3QXV+83H, Barrington Hills, IL, United StatesHelp 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. Location: […]
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Oxbow Prairie Volunteer Workday
Formed by an old loop in the river’s course, lies the Oxbow Prairie. This old oxbow in the Chicago River’s North Branch is a combination of low, wet prairie soils […]