Whistler Woods Bird Walk

We will be out birding at Whistler Woods, walking about 2 miles at a slow pace to enjoy the space around us and observe the birds that call Whistler Woods […]

Watersmeet Woods Volunteer Workday

The Skokie River and Middle Fork of the Chicago River come together to give Watersmeet Woods its name. But Watersmeet is also a wet place with numerous special types of […]

Kickapoo Woods Volunteer Workday

Help us remove woody invasive species! They deplete the health of the soil, don’t allow native plants to grow and thrive, and severely affect the health of the ecosystem they […]

Trailblazers: Kickapoo Woods Wellness Walk

Join us at Kickapoo for a simple and refreshing wellness walk! We will stretch before and after the walk. Difficulty level: The walk will be at a moderate, brisk pace […]

Whistler Woods Volunteer Workday

Whistler Woods contains oaks up to 300 years old, but invasive brush prevents their acorns from sprouting. Come join a volunteer group that will cut back the invasives and improve […]

Watersmeet Woods Volunteer Workday

The Skokie River and Middle Fork of the Chicago River come together to give Watersmeet Woods its name. But Watersmeet is also a wet place with numerous special types of […]

Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workday

This site protects a large area of one of the rarest plant communities in Illinois, known as a Northern Flatwoods. Flatwoods are found where a dense layer of clay lies […]

Sand Ridge Nature Center Volunteer Workday

Visit San Ridge Nature Center with us and help us remove aggressive plant species that threaten to crowd out native plants. We will show you exactly what to do, no […]

Watersmeet Woods Volunteer Workday

The Skokie River and Middle Fork of the Chicago River come together to give Watersmeet Woods its name. But Watersmeet is also a wet place with numerous special types of […]

Whistler Woods Volunteer Workday

Whistler Woods contains oaks up to 300 years old, but invasive brush prevents their acorns from sprouting. Come join a volunteer group that will cut back the invasives and improve […]

Watersmeet Woods Volunteer Workday

Celebrate Chicago River Day at Watersmeet Woods! The Skokie River and Middle Fork of the Chicago River come together to give Watersmeet Woods its name. But Watersmeet is also a […]

Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workday

Spend Chicago River Day at Bunker Hill North Flatwoods! This site protects a large area of one of the rarest plant communities in Illinois, known as a Northern Flatwoods. Flatwoods […]