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Did you know that nature doesn't just stay healthy on its own?
Stewardship volunteer days mean life or death to many parts of many preserves. They are a great way to get exercise, have fun, learn something new and make a real and rewarding difference. Come to see for yourself.
No experience with restoration, but love nature and want to make a difference? All are welcome! Mentorship, hands-on learning, and good discussion provided 🙂
*Do crucial restoration work
*Meet new friends
*Enjoy tasty food
*Be a part of something big for the future of nature
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Upcoming events
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Habitat Restoration at Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois Beach State Park Nature Center, Patomos Ave, Zion, IL, USJoin a friendly group of volunteers in restoring the unique dunesland ecosystem at Illinois Beach State Park!
No experience with restoration, but love nature and want to make a difference? All are welcome! Mentorship, hands-on learning, yummy treats, and good discussion provided 🙂
- Collect seeds of native plants
- Feast with friends
- Explore our local ecosystems
- Go home knowing you made an impact
We will meet at the Illinois Beach Nature Center parking lot a few minutes before 9am. We will focus on collecting seeds of native plants that we will eventually clean and disperse in areas that need them. Bring water and a snack to share if you'd like. All work tools provided. Everyone is invited to come, learn, lead, eat and make a difference.
Keep in touch on Instagram and Facebook
RSVP here or on the Google FormThis is a recurring event and while the organizer may not attend every time, there will be a group waiting to welcome you at the Nature Center!
2 attendees
Halloween Restoration: Restore Life to Mt. Palatine Cemetery Prairie
Mount Palatine Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve, Granville, IL 61326, USA, Granville, IL, USFew people today have glimpsed true Illinois: the unbroken land that first met the eyes of European settlers 150 years ago. But stand in a cemetery prairie and you might find yourself experiencing a portal through time.
In cooperation with many agencies, Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves have readied tools, plans, and authorizations to do the “eco first aid” that will save these areas from loss by neglect. Friends are launching a month-long marathon of cemetery prairie eco-restoration workdays across the northern half of the state to care for these irreplaceable sites.
Calling all nature lovers, action-takers, people who like to work together to make change: all are invited to join in to cut brush that shades out prairie plants at Mt. Palatine Cemetery Prairie
For more information about this and other dates to help at other cemetery prairies in October and to register visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP655fXz0FKDcBgXB3nAxQYJy1vXISZxEvkKpPWV5gaomqnw/viewform?usp=header
Or email Rebeccah at rebeccah@friendsilnature.org2 attendeesHabitat Restoration at Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois Beach State Park Nature Center, Patomos Ave, Zion, IL, USJoin a friendly group of volunteers in restoring the unique dunesland ecosystem at Illinois Beach State Park!
No experience with restoration, but love nature and want to make a difference? All are welcome! Mentorship, hands-on learning, yummy treats, and good discussion provided 🙂
- Collect seeds of native plants
- Feast with friends
- Explore our local ecosystems
- Go home knowing you made an impact
We will meet at the Illinois Beach Nature Center parking lot a few minutes before 9am. We will focus on collecting seeds of native plants that we will eventually clean and disperse in areas that need them. Bring water and a snack to share if you'd like. All work tools provided. Everyone is invited to come, learn, lead, eat and make a difference.
Keep in touch on Instagram and Facebook
RSVP here or on the Google FormThis is a recurring event and while the organizer may not attend every time, there will be a group waiting to welcome you at the Nature Center!
1 attendee
Past events
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