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Sandhill Crane Migration
Volunteers across Cook County have been reporting the sights and sounds of sandhill cranes making their Fall migration. After spending the Summer in mating pairs, sandhill cranes group together for […]
Volunteers across Cook County have been reporting the sights and sounds of sandhill cranes making their Fall migration. After spending the Summer in mating pairs, sandhill cranes group together for […]
Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest […]
Seed collecting season is coming to an end, but you can come out to Watersmeet Woods and help us end the season strong. No experience necessary. Learn about fall plant […]
Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest […]
The much-anticipated return of Spring Creek Forest Preserve's Glacial History Walk! Join Spring Creek volunteer and local glacier history-enthusiast, Ken DeMuth, for a ~3.75 mile walking tour. The walk will […]
Seed collecting season is coming to an end, but there is still time to help Spring Creek volunteers reach their annual seed-collecting goals! No experience necessary. Learn about fall plant […]
Come volunteer to restore the natural landscapes of the Poplar Creek region! You will be given the opportunity to explore nature, meet others in the community, and engage in activities […]
Help us cut down the invasive shrubs and trees that are crowding out the native wildflowers, grasses, and young oaks in this unique woodland. A combination of poorly draining soils, […]
Come volunteer to restore the natural landscapes of the Poplar Creek region! You will be given the opportunity to explore nature, meet others in the community, and engage in activities […]
Seed collecting season is coming to an end, but there is still time to help Spring Creek volunteers reach their annual seed-collecting goals! No experience necessary. Learn about fall plant […]
"Compelling Voices in Birding and Conservation" is a three part series which concludes this Wednesday with "Audrey Peterman and the Doctor Bird." Audrey Peterman will discuss her new book, “From […]
This will be our first workday of the season cutting and burning at Whistler - make sure to join us! Volunteers will be provided sanitized hand tools used to cut […]