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SUMMARY:Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \n\n\n\nYouth under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school\, scouts\, church). \n\n\n\nDirections: Enter the preserve from Harts Road\, just west of Touhy and Caldwell and look for the volunteer sign. The approximate address is 6600 W Harts Road in Niles\, IL. \n\n\n\nContact: Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/bunker-hill-north-flatwoods-volunteer-workdays-21/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Volunteer Days - Healy Savanna
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location- Beverly Lake Trail\, Hoffman Estates \n\n\n\nSummary of Event/Workday- 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. As we work\, we’ll also keep an eye out for neat spring ephemeral plants.. We’ll collect these seeds to support future restoration efforts. No experience necessary\, all tools and guidance will be provided. Come enjoy the spring beauty of the preserve while making a meaningful impact! \n\n\n\nContact Information-  Please reach out to Isabella Stocke isabella@fotfp.org with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/stewardship-volunteer-days-healy-savanna-13/
LOCATION:Beverly Lake Trail\, Beverly Lake Trail\, Hoffman Estates\, Illinois\, 60179\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. Paul Woods Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 North Branch Restoration Project volunteers as we remove buckthorn and other weedy species\, protecting our native ecosystems. \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \n\n\n\nYouth under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school\, scouts\, church). \n\n\n\nDirections: Enter the driveway north off 6500 Oakton Ave\, across from Natchez Ave in Morton Grove. Look for the Volunteer sign in the parking area. \n\n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/st-paul-woods-volunteer-workday-18/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plants and Animals,Restoration,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T100000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Come hang out at Eggers Grove for a fun homeschool meet-up! Every third Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm \n\n\n\nAll 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.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/homeschool-hangout-at-eggers-grove-9/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove\, 11251-11249 South Avenue B\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
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SUMMARY:Oxbow Prairie Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:Formed by an old loop in the river’s course\, lies the Oxbow Prairie. \n\n\n\nThis old oxbow in the Chicago River’s North Branch is a combination of low\, wet prairie soils and slightly higher mesic prairie soils. A small open savanna lies on what was once the east bank of the river. The mesic prairie had an abundance of Eurasian grasses\, Queen Anne’s lace and tall goldenrod. With management\, the more conservative prairie plants such as northern dropseed\, stiff goldenrod\, golden alexanders and big bluestem grass are returning. \n\n\n\nThe wetter areas are richest in native plants\, including cup plant\, ironweed\, tall meadow-rue\, water parsnip\, cordgrass\, Virginia rye\, and numerous kinds of sedges. \n\n\n\nA small oak savanna on the old east bank has swamp white and bur oaks\, in the words of landscape architect and restorationist Tom Vanderpoel\, “a wonderful micro oak savanna.” \n\n\n\nJoin North Branch Restoration Project volunteers and enjoy a different view here! \n\n\n\nYouth under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school\, scouts\, church). \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \n\n\n\nDirections: From the south\, enter the drive off of Caldwell Avenue across from Tonty; proceed ~1/4 mile\, staying to the right at the split. From the north\, enter the drive off of Harts Road and proceed ~3/4 mile south. Look for the Volunteer signs at the meeting spot. \n\n\n\nContact: Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/oxbow-prairie-volunteer-workday-20/
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Volunteer Days - Healy Savanna
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location- Beverly Lake Trail\, Hoffman Estates \n\n\n\nSummary of Event/Workday- 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. As we work\, we’ll also keep an eye out for neat spring ephemeral plants.. We’ll collect these seeds to support future restoration efforts. No experience necessary\, all tools and guidance will be provided. Come enjoy the spring beauty of the preserve while making a meaningful impact! \n\n\n\nContact Information-  Please reach out to Isabella Stocke isabella@fotfp.org with any questions!
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/stewardship-volunteer-days-healy-savanna-14/
LOCATION:Beverly Lake Trail\, Beverly Lake Trail\, Hoffman Estates\, Illinois\, 60179\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T100000
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SUMMARY:Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 east side of the river forms the Saint Paul Woods Forest Preserve. \n\n\n\nMiami Woods and Prairie contain important remnants of the original grasslands and woodlands that formed the natural heritage of the greater Chicago area. Miami Woods and Prairie (except the turf grass picnic areas) is to achieve restoration to the highest ecological condition possible using a minimum amount of management intervention. Our approach is to restore natural processes so that the area will become as self-sustaining as possible. \n\n\n\nVisit The North Branch Restoration Project on Facebook! \n\n\n\nYouth under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school\, scouts\, church). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections: Located on the east side of Caldwell\, two blocks north of Oakton.  Meet in the parking lot for Miami Woods\, look for the Volunteer sign. \n\n\n\nTo volunteer or for more information contact Nick Conde at Miami Woods.
URL:https://fotfp.org/event/miami-woods-and-prairie-volunteer-workday-22/
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