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  • Stewardship Volunteer Days

    Grigsby 42°09'53.7"N 88°11'01.5"W, Barrington Hills, Illinois, United States

    Enjoy the beginnings of the fall prairie as we continue to go after Prairie Dropseed, Prairie Coreopsis, and other prairie species Registration: No registration required! If you are interested in […]

  • 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 […]

  • Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday

    The Miami Woods Forest Preserve covers 112 acres stretching along the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River from Oakton Street northward to Dempster Street.  It is […]

  • Dan Ryan Woods: Open House

    Dan Ryan Woods P8HJ+FR, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Get to know your forest preserve on the south side of Chicago! Featuring art activities, brush removal, a bonfire, food, music, nature walks, and more! Ever wondered what there is […]

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days – Flint Creek Savanna

    Flint Creek Savanna – CFC Farmhouse Parking Lot 5RRH+X3V, Lake Barrington, IL, United States

    Registration: 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] 

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days – Healy Savanna

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

    Join Spring Creek Stewards as we go on a scavenger hunt for woodland seeds to collect! All are welcome to come, learn, and lead. Contact Information: Ken DeMuth 312-316-5216

  • Fall Open House

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

    Celebrate the season and discover everything your forest preserves have to offer. This community gathering will include music, free food, a guided nature walk, an information booth, native seed collecting, and a relaxing yoga session with Neon Soul to help you unwind and move gently. For all ages. Location: Galloping Hill Meeting location: Penny Road […]

  • Fall Open House

    Penny Road Pond Parking Location 42°05'54.0"N 88°12'26.0"W, Barrington HIlls, Illinois, United States

    Celebrate the season and discover everything your forest preserves have to offer. This community gathering will include music, free food, a guided nature walk, an information booth, native seed collecting, and a relaxing yoga session with Neon Soul to help you unwind and move gently. For all ages. Contact Information- Please reach out to [email protected] […]

  • Trailblazers: Fitness Arie Crown

    Arie Crown Forest 6600 LaGrange Road, Illinois, United States

    Join us for a fitness walk at Arie Crown Forest; Senior and kid friendly! What to wear/Bring: Walking shoes. Dress according to weather, a rain poncho just in case. Mosquito-tick repellent, and drinking water. Please remember that whatever we bring into the forest should be deposited in an appropriate disposal container or brought back from the […]

  • Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days

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

    Help us collect seed at Spring Creek Prairie to distribute back into the area. Enjoy nature, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. Tools and snacks provided. Location: Galloping Hill Contact Information: Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

  • St. Paul Woods Volunteer Workday

    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 and trees to restore the original structure. With increased sunlight, the wildflowers and grasses will once again add to the beauty of the woods. Join […]

  • Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days

    Spring Creek Longmeadow 4Q6J+R29, Barrington Hills

    Help us collect seed at Spring Creek Prairie to distribute back into the area. Enjoy nature, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. Tools and snacks provided. Location: Spring Creek Longmeadow Contact Information: Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

  • Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove

    Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove 11251-11249 South Avenue B, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Come hang out at Eggers Grove for a fun homeschool meet-up! Every third Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm All ages and families are invited to this free event at Eggers Grove. Whether you homeschool, unschool, or just want to hangout with other families, come for a monthly nature walk and other nature based activities.

  • 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. […]

  • Hofmann Dam River Rats Fall Cleanup

    Meet in the forest preserve area east of the Barrypoint Bridge and the Hofmann Tower. Bring your kids, parents, neighbors, or friends! We accept AND recycle aluminum cans to raise money for future cleanups and events. Wear long pants, sleeves, and sturdy shoes. The Hofmann Dam River Rats is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization. We […]

  • Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday

    The Miami Woods Forest Preserve covers 112 acres stretching along the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River from Oakton Street northward to Dempster Street.  It is bounded on the west side by Caldwell Avenue, Waukegan Road and development at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Dempster Street. The land on the […]

  • Trailblazers: Caldwell Woods Fall Foliage Walk

    Caldwell Woods 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Join us to enjoy the colors of the season and some fresh air in the woods. The group will walk through Caldwell Woods and cross over the river to reach Bunker Hill Woods.  From there we’ll walk the paved path while enjoying fall colors and spotting a mushroom or two along the way. Difficulty level: The […]

  • Stewardship Day: Sand Ridge Nature Center

    Sand Ridge Nature Center JC4M+8M5, Calumet City, Illinois, United States

    Sand Ridge is a woodland and prairie site with a magnificent nature center attached. Join our volunteer crew for a restoration day to help restore our forest preserves. Meet outside of the pod on the service driveway NW of the Nature Center.

  • CANCELLED – Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days

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

    — THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED — Help us collect seed at Spring Creek Prairie to distribute back into the area. Enjoy nature, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. Tools and snacks provided. Location: Galloping Hill Contact Information: Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

  • Stewardship Day: Boos, Brews and Buckthorn

    Dan Ryan Woods P8HJ+FR, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Join us for a festive all-ages afternoon of removing invasive tree species over a warm brush fire! Volunteers can come in costume to scare away the buckthorn, and enjoy Halloween candy and a cider beverage for volunteers 21+ after stewardship activities take place. (Note: Costumes must not be made of polyester, but heat-resistant fabrics like […]