9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Meeting location: End of parking lot We are hosting an intro to birding followed by a seed collecting workday at Whistler Woods, in partnership with Chicago Audubon Society. Even during difficult times, we have always been able to find and make joy. Now, the pandemic and the economy have us facing […]
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Meeting Location: North end of the parking lot off of Lake Ave. Look for yellow “Volunteer’ signs Help us restore health to this oak woodland and savanna. Much of Blue Star Woods was cut down and became part of Camp Skokie Valley, a CCC and then POW camp, in the 1930's. […]
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Meeting Location: 6639 West Harts Road, Niles, IL 60714 (Follow the yellow “volunteer” signs to the exact spot) 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, seasonally wet conditions, and […]
Meeting Location: Corner of Avon Ave and Winnetka Rd in Northfield, IL (100 Avon Ave, Northfield, IL 60093) 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 preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each […]
Meeting Location: Thornton Township Municipal Building (144th St. & Halsted) Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed as we enjoy nature, relax, and help your local forest preserve. You'll learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will […]
Please join us for the first ever "Friends Virtual Golf Outing" The uncertainties of 2020 pushed our outing to the virtual space this year, but we all know it's the shenanigans and camaraderie on the course that make this event so fun. So, please enjoy a round of golf with your favorite people at your convenience and […]
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 preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and […]
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 identification, admire the subtle but unique colors and textures of the fall prairie, and help with this crucial step in promoting diversity and restoring healthy […]
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 preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and […]
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 include stops to examine and imagine different moments in glacial time, and how they created the landscapes we experience today. Please come dressed for the […]
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 identification, admire the subtle but unique colors and textures of the fall prairie, and help with this crucial step in promoting diversity and restoring healthy […]
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 like collecting native seed, seed processing and mixing, and brush-cutting. No previous experience is necessary. We are following social distancing guidelines and ask you to […]
