Enjoy a relaxed midweek nature walk through the scenic trails of 40 Acre Woods. Bring your kids and wagons! This guided wagon walk is designed for adults and children who […]

Seeds are the lifeblood of healthy woodlands and prairies. By growing successive generations of species, they help ensure resilient, self-renewing natural areas for years to come. Restoration volunteers hand collect […]

We’ll be on the hunt for 250 Wild Parsnip and Sweet Clover plants. Because of the potential skin irritants of Parsnip, gloves, long sleeve shirts and long pants are a […]

Join Us for a Garlic Mustard Pull & Spring Seed Collecting Adventure! Help protect our woodlands by removing invasive garlic mustard, giving native plants the space they need to thrive. […]

Meeting Location- Beverly Lake Trail, Hoffman Estates Summary of Event/Workday- Join Us for a Garlic Mustard Pull & Spring Seed Collecting Adventure! Help protect our woodlands by removing invasive garlic […]

Seeds are the lifeblood of healthy woodlands and prairies. By growing successive generations of species, they help ensure resilient, self-renewing natural areas for years to come. Restoration volunteers hand collect […]

Join Us for a Garlic Mustard Pull & Spring Seed Collecting Adventure! Help protect our woodlands by removing invasive garlic mustard, giving native plants the space they need to thrive. […]

Meeting Location- Beverly Lake Trail, Hoffman Estates Summary of Event/Workday- Join Us for a Garlic Mustard Pull & Spring Seed Collecting Adventure! Help protect our woodlands by removing invasive garlic […]

Join us as we admire the spring colors and beauty of the Des Plaines River. The final three miles of the Des Plaines River Trail have more lost, abandoned, and […]

Seeds are the lifeblood of healthy woodlands and prairies. By growing successive generations of species, they help ensure resilient, self-renewing natural areas for years to come. Restoration volunteers hand collect seeds of many different species in Forest Preserve sites along the Chicago River North Branch, then distribute them to other less healthy North Branch sites. […]

Kick it at Kickapoo Woods and Prairie! Grab a coffee and pastry and enjoy the forest preserves. You can learn how volunteers care for this incredible community space through tree care, invasive plant removal, and more. Join the fun with line dancing, hands on activities, and giveaways!

Join the North Branch Restoration Project to restore this oak woodland to its former beauty! This 76-acre site depends on a community of volunteers to remove invasive species, spread native seed, and much more. Large pin oaks are a unique feature of this preserve, which is also home to some beautiful spring ephemerals. Visit The […]

Join us for a morning full of activities, with a 1-mile walk, followed by a yoga session at the preserve.

Enjoy a relaxed midweek nature walk through the scenic trails of 40 Acre Woods. Bring your kids and wagons! This guided wagon walk is designed for adults and children who are looking to stay active, connect with others, and experience the beauty of the preserve at a comfortable pace. Participants can expect peaceful paths and […]

Join us for a morning full of activities, with a 1-mile walk, followed by a yoga session at the preserve.

Join us as we admire the spring colors and beauty of the Des Plaines River. The final three miles of the Des Plaines River Trail have more lost, abandoned, and mysterious artifacts than any other stretch of the trail; we’ll discuss what these are and how they fit into the modern history of this most […]