Black Partridge Woods Volunteer Workdays
Black Partridge Woods is one of the first dedicated nature preserves in Illinois. The 80 acre site features river bluffs, ravine forests, and spring-fed streams, and boasts one of the […]
Black Partridge Woods is one of the first dedicated nature preserves in Illinois. The 80 acre site features river bluffs, ravine forests, and spring-fed streams, and boasts one of the […]
Formed by an old loop in the river’s course, lies the Oxbow Prairie. This old oxbow in the Chicago River’s North Branch is a combination of low, wet prairie soils […]
In 1970 the very first Earth Day was celebrated, marking the birth of grassroots environmental movements throughout the world. Thanks to the vision and drive of Senator Gaylord Nelson, from […]
Join us for a delightful stroll through the beautiful wildflowers in Eggers Grove. Discover a variety of colorful blooms while enjoying the fresh spring air. This event is perfect for […]
Join Hofman Dam River Rats for their Semi-Annual River Clean-Up! Bring your kids, parents, neighbors, or friends! We accept AND recycle aluminum cans to raise money for future clean-ups and […]
This strenuous 3.5 mile out and back hike will take approximately 2.5 hours, and we will climb up and down hills, cross a few small creeks, bushwack through some deep […]
Help us remove woody invasive species that deplete the health of the soil, don’t allow native plants to grow and thrive, and severely affect the health of the ecosystem they […]
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 […]
Swallow Cliff is a landscape of hills, ravines, lakes, and marshes created by the retreat of the last glaciers to cover the area. Volunteers strive to restore the natural biodiversity […]
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 […]
This event has been moved to Whistler Woods. Click here for updated information and directions. For more information, contact Frances Kane at frances@fotfp.org or 312-373-0236.
Join us for a bird walk at Whistler Woods in celebration of spring migration! This event is for all ages, and beginner birders are welcome. We will walk around 1.5 […]