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  • Stewardship Volunteer Days

    Penny Road Pond 3QXV+83H, Barrington Hills, IL, United States

    Meet at the Penny Rd parking area. Sunday’s event is a walk, visual assessment and discussion. It’s an opportunity to see the spring flowers, thriving and challenged environs. Contact Information: [email protected]

  • Spring Ephemeral Hike

    Longmeadow 152 W Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL, United States

    Join BGI at one of our upcoming spring hikes! All are welcome and free to attend. We will be admiring and learning all about the incredible flora that emerges in Spring. Contact Information: [email protected] or [email protected]

  • Trailblazers: Schiller Woods Spring Exploration Walk

    Schiller Woods Schiller Woods Grove #2, Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, Illinois, United States

    Join us for a walk to welcome spring, get some fresh air outdoors and look for new signs of life in nature. We’ll likely see some deer grazing. The trees will be budding out and the group can spot a few of spring’s first wildflowers popping up. The walk will traverse the trail along the […]

  • Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods

    Kickapoo Woods Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale, Illinois, United States

    Every Tuesday until September 23rd, 2025! Entrance at Halsted, south of 144th St. Riverdale, IL 60827. Stretch and Walks9:00 am – 10:00 am2 mile walk. Walking pace with room for conversation & mindfulness. No registration required. Yoga10:00 am – 11:00 amAll levels welcome. Registration not required, but please email us if you will be bringing […]

  • Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods

    Whistler Woods M946+6JQ, Riverdale, Illinois, United States

    Every Wednesday until September 24th, 2025! Entrance at 134th St., East of Halsted Ave. Riverdale, IL 60827. Stretch and Walks9:00 am – 10:00 am2 mile walk. Walking pace with room for conversation & mindfulness. No registration required. Yoga10:00 am – 11:00 amAll levels welcome. Registration not required, but please email us if you will be […]

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days – Flint Creek Savanna

    Flint Creek Savanna 42°11'33.0"N 88°10'20.4"W, Lake Barrington, Illinois, United States

    Summary of Event/Workday- Garlic Mustard Search-and-Pull Registration Link- No registration required! If you are interested in signing up for the CFC newsletter for weekly event emails here is that link- https://citizensforconservation.org/get-involved/regular-workdays/   Contact Information: [email protected] Meeting Location- CFC Farmhouse Parking Lot

  • Warbler and Wildflower Walk

    Golden Triangle/Original Grove 42°11'23.2"N 88°09'52.5"W, Lake Barrington, Illinois, United States

    Join BGI at one of our upcoming Warbler and Wildflower Walk hikes! All are welcome and free to attend. We will be admiring and learning all about the incredible flora that is in bloom along with some bird watching. Contact Information: [email protected] or [email protected] Meeting Location- Cul De Sac: Brookside Way and W Driftwood CT, Lake Barrington

  • Xylem Seed Garden Workdays

    North Branch Xylem Seed Garden 6633 W Harts Road, Niles, IL, United States

    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. […]

  • St. Paul Woods Volunteer Workday – Chicago River Day

    St. Paul Woods is an inviting oak-hickory woodland situated east of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Like many of our native woodlands, it needs management to clear invasive brush […]

  • A Family PEACE Gathering: Play to Strengthen Family & Community Connection

    Dan Ryan Woods Event Pavillion W 87th St & S Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Nature-based peace circles for people of all ages & ethnicities to connect, celebrate, and build community through art, wellness, & play. As part of family play, everybody plays! Participants practice active listening, respectful communication, collaboration and cooperation through playful activities for all ages. These will take place outdoors and indoors, and will focus on celebrating […]

  • Warbler and Wildflower Walk

    Bakers Lake 42°08'41.5"N 88°07'38.9"W, Barrington, Illinois, United States

    Join BGI at one of our upcoming Warbler and Wildflower Walk hikes! All are welcome and free to attend. We will be admiring and learning all about the incredible flora that is in bloom along with some bird watching. Contact Information: [email protected] or [email protected] Meeting Location- S Highland Ave, Barrington

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days – Healy Savanna Bowl

    Beverly Lake Beverly Lake, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

    Meeting Location- Beverly Lake Trail, Hoffman Estates Summary of Event/Workday- Garlic Mustard Search-and-Pull Contact Information: Ken DeMuth 312-316-5216

  • Warbler and Wildflower Walk

    Summary of Event/Workday- Join BGI at one of our upcoming Warbler and Wildflower Walk hikes! All are welcome and free to attend. We will be admiring and learning all about the incredible flora that is in bloom along with some bird watching. Meeting Location- Penny Road Pond, Barrington Hills Contact Information: [email protected] or [email protected]

  • Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods

    Kickapoo Woods Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale, Illinois, United States

    Every Tuesday until September 23rd, 2025! Entrance at Halsted, south of 144th St. Riverdale, IL 60827. Stretch and Walks9:00 am – 10:00 am2 mile walk. Walking pace with room for conversation & mindfulness. No registration required. Yoga10:00 am – 11:00 amAll levels welcome. Registration not required, but please email us if you will be bringing […]

  • Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods

    Whistler Woods M946+6JQ, Riverdale, Illinois, United States

    Every Wednesday until September 24th, 2025! Entrance at 134th St., East of Halsted Ave. Riverdale, IL 60827. Stretch and Walks9:00 am – 10:00 am2 mile walk. Walking pace with room for conversation & mindfulness. No registration required. Yoga10:00 am – 11:00 amAll levels welcome. Registration not required, but please email us if you will be […]

  • Warbler and Wildflower Walk

    Farm Trails North 42°14'17.7"N 88°09'55.0"W, Lake Barrington, Illinois, United States

    Summary of Event/Workday- Join BGI at one of our upcoming Warbler and Wildflower Walk hikes! All are welcome and free to attend. We will be admiring and learning all about the incredible flora that is in bloom along with some bird watching. Meeting Location- Twin Pond Road, Lake Barrington Contact Information: [email protected] or [email protected]