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 the habitat at this preserve. Learn about the interconnectedness between our everyday lives and the forest preserves, as well as what it takes to restore […]
Tickets are on sale now! Visit Eventbrite to purchase yours before we sell out. Beer in the Woods isn’t just about sampling local craft beers and ciders. It’s about connecting with nature, friends, and all your senses! What is Beer in the Woods? Held within the gorgeous groves of LaBagh Woods in Chicago, Beer in the […]
Join us for a bilingual mushroom walk and seed collecting experience at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve in Riverdale. This event is free, but you must register. We will start off our gathering by going on a walk to look for mushrooms as Mariana Herrera helps us identify them. After our walk, we will collect native […]
95th St, East of Flavin Rd/Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs, IL 60480 Please join us as we explore the ecology of the Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve. We will discuss ecological restoration and how it has positively impacted this beautiful site! The majority of the trail is paved (a small section is not). During the walk […]
Join us for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos at Eggers Grove Forest Preserve. There will be salsa dancing instruction, art & crafts vendors and activities, community altar installation, slam poetry/open mic, bonfire pits with smores, refreshments while supplies last, Catrin and Catrina contest, and community resources. Please register to […]
Submit your photos - up to five per person - by Sunday, December 31st for a chance to win cash prizes, bragging rights, and to be featured in a month-long photo exhibit. The exhibit will take place throughout May of 2024 at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center. Please visit our Photo Contest webpage for a […]
Help collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas! Enjoy nature, relax, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. For more information and to sign up, visit tinyurl.com/calseeds. At Eggers Grove, 11251-11249 S Ave E, Chicago, IL 60617
An important corridor for migratory birds, Forest Glen Woods is located in Chicago and is part of the Lower North Branch Preserves. This unique woodland, savanna, and floodplain ecosystem gets help from the North Branch Restoration Project volunteer community as we remove invasive plants, collect and distribute native seeds, and reduce erosion issues. Visit The […]
Help collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas! Enjoy nature, relax, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. For more information and to sign up, visit tinyurl.com/calseeds. At Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, W 87th St &, S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
An important corridor for migratory birds, Forest Glen Woods is located in Chicago and is part of the Lower North Branch Preserves. This unique woodland, savanna, and floodplain ecosystem gets help from the North Branch Restoration Project volunteer community as we remove invasive plants, collect and distribute native seeds, and reduce erosion issues. Visit The […]
Come volunteer at Whistler Woods in Riverdale and work on some string art by the fire! Enjoy snacks and refreshments while you work. Volunteer with us by cutting and burning woody invasive trees. We will be showing you which trees to cut and how to identify them. We will discuss why the work you will […]
This site is in Chicago and sits along the south bank of the Chicago River. The woodland is dominated by majestic ancient Bur Oaks and filled with wild hyacinth in the spring. An adjacent old field is being restored to prairie. Join the North Branch Restoration Project volunteers as they work to protect the site […]
