Volunteer Workday at Kickapoo Woods

From milkweed to goldenrod, Kickapoo's native prairie plants need your help! Come be part of the group of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Little Calumet River. Depending on weather conditions, we will either be cutting and burning, doing weed removal, or seed collecting.  We will be meeting by the boat launch. […]

Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods

Enjoy different activities throughout the day. Come for one or stay for all! All ages and levels of experience welcome. Social distancing and face coverings are encouraged, but not required for vaccinated individuals. Enter at Forest View Ave., east side of S. Halsted Ave., Riverdale, IL 60827. Bird walk 7:30-9am: This walk is for all […]

Seed Collecting Volunteer Workday at Beaubien Woods

Volunteers will be seed collecting at the prairies located at Beaubien Woods. We will have all the materials needed to collect seeds, mosquito repellent and sunscreen will be on hand, and snacks will be provided as we enjoy each other's company! Make sure to bring your own water and dress according to weather conditions. Mosquitoes […]

Volunteer Workday with Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards

Come volunteer to restore native habitat in the Poplar Creek region, which is filled with prairie, oak woodlands, and wetlands! Help with restoration activities such as weed pulling, seed planting, plug planting, and more - all while meeting others in the community. No previous experience is necessary. We are following social distancing guidelines and ask […]

Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods

Enjoy different activities throughout the day. Come for one or stay for all! All ages and levels of experience welcome. Social distancing and face coverings are encouraged, but not required for vaccinated individuals. Enter at Forest View Ave., east side of S. Halsted Ave., Riverdale, IL 60827. Bird walk 7:30-9am: This walk is for all […]

Volunteer Workday with Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards

Come volunteer to restore native habitat in the Poplar Creek region, which is filled with prairie, oak woodlands, and wetlands! Help with restoration activities such as weed pulling, seed planting, plug planting, and more - all while meeting others in the community. No previous experience is necessary. We are following social distancing guidelines and ask […]

Spring Creek Volunteer Workday

The Spring Creek Forest Preserve is one of only a few Cook County preserves large enough to sustain populations of rare animals, grassland birds, and a rich variety of habitats. The site was deemed by Audubon-Chicago to be a globally-significant Important Bird Area. Spring Creek is a tranquil respite from the hustle of everyday, modern […]

Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods

Enjoy different activities throughout the day. Come for one or stay for all! All ages and levels of experience welcome. Social distancing and face coverings are encouraged, but not required for vaccinated individuals. Enter at Forest View Ave., east side of S. Halsted Ave., Riverdale, IL 60827. Stretch & Hike 7:30-9am: Start your day in […]

Seed Collecting Volunteer Workday at Beaubien Woods

Volunteers will be seed collecting at the prairies located at Beaubien Woods. We will have all the materials needed to collect seeds, mosquito repellent and sunscreen will be on hand, and snacks will be provided as we enjoy each other's company! Make sure to bring your own water and dress according to weather conditions. Mosquitoes […]

Volunteer Workday with Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards

Come volunteer to restore native habitat in the Poplar Creek region, which is filled with prairie, oak woodlands, and wetlands! Help with restoration activities such as weed pulling, seed planting, plug planting, and more - all while meeting others in the community. No previous experience is necessary. We are following social distancing guidelines and ask […]

Volunteer Workday with Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards

Come volunteer to restore native habitat in the Poplar Creek region, which is filled with prairie, oak woodlands, and wetlands! Help with restoration activities such as weed pulling, seed planting, plug planting, and more - all while meeting others in the community. No previous experience is necessary. We are following social distancing guidelines and ask […]

Blue Star Woods Volunteer Workday

Help restore habitat for plants and wildlife at this historic forest preserve. Blue Star Woods was once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp and a WWII Prisoner of War Camp. During that period, most of the site was converted to barracks and buildings. Since then, the camp has been demolished and nature has […]