Eduardo Paz and the Forest Preserve Leadership Corps participate in a prescribed burn at McMahon Woods.
Eduardo Paz and the Forest Preserve Leadership Corps participate in a prescribed burn at McMahon Woods.

Archive for the ‘Plants and Animals’ Category

Cook Forest Preserve youth program aims to diversify conservation workforce

Posted: August 19th, 2021

Cook County Forest Preserves: Is It Time For a Funding Referendum?

Posted: November 25th, 2020

With the forest preserves enjoying unprecedented usage — twice as many trail users were tallied in 2020 as 2019 — the timing is ripe to seize upon that goodwill and secure the funds needed to put the preserves on solid financial ground…

Spring Creek Stewards Sunday Workday

Posted: October 2nd, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Penny Road Pond

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration are required.

To help you prepare for a productive day:

  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
  • Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
  • Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
  • Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Peter Whitney, Spring Creek Field Organizer, at peter@fotfp.org. And subscribe to the Spring Creek Stewards Newsletter for the latest updates and invitations.

Subscribe

* indicates required


If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.

Spring Creek Stewards Sunday Workday

Posted: October 2nd, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Penny Road Pond

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration are required.

To help you prepare for a productive day:

  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
  • Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
  • Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
  • Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Peter Whitney, Spring Creek Field Organizer, at peter@fotfp.org. And subscribe to the Spring Creek Stewards Newsletter for the latest updates and invitations.

Subscribe

* indicates required


If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.

Spring Creek Stewards Sunday Workday

Posted: October 2nd, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Penny Road Pond

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration are required.

To help you prepare for a productive day:

  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
  • Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
  • Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
  • Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Peter Whitney, Spring Creek Field Organizer, at peter@fotfp.org. And subscribe to the Spring Creek Stewards Newsletter for the latest updates and invitations.

Subscribe

* indicates required


If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.

Spring Creek Stewards Sunday Workday

Posted: October 2nd, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Penny Road Pond

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration are required.

To help you prepare for a productive day:

  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
  • Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
  • Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
  • Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Peter Whitney, Spring Creek Field Organizer, at peter@fotfp.org. And subscribe to the Spring Creek Stewards Newsletter for the latest updates and invitations.

Subscribe

* indicates required


If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.

Spring Creek Wednesday Evening Seeds ‘n Sunsets

Posted: October 2nd, 2020

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Penny Road Pond

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration are required.

To help you prepare for a productive day:

  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
  • Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
  • Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
  • Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Peter Whitney, Spring Creek Field Organizer, at peter@fotfp.org. And subscribe to the Spring Creek Stewards Newsletter for the latest updates and invitations.

Subscribe

* indicates required


If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.

Spring Creek Wednesday Evening Seeds ‘n Sunsets

Posted: October 2nd, 2020

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Penny Road Pond

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration are required.

To help you prepare for a productive day:

  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
  • Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
  • Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
  • Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Peter Whitney, Spring Creek Field Organizer, at peter@fotfp.org. And subscribe to the Spring Creek Stewards Newsletter for the latest updates and invitations.

Subscribe

* indicates required


If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.

Spring Creek Wednesday Evening Seeds ‘n Sunsets

Posted: October 2nd, 2020

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Penny Road Pond

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration are required.

To help you prepare for a productive day:

  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
  • Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
  • Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
  • Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Peter Whitney, Spring Creek Field Organizer, at peter@fotfp.org. And subscribe to the Spring Creek Stewards Newsletter for the latest updates and invitations.

Subscribe

* indicates required


If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.

Spring Creek Wednesday Evening Seeds ‘n Sunsets

Posted: October 2nd, 2020

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Penny Road Pond

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration are required.

To help you prepare for a productive day:

  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
  • Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
  • Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
  • Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Peter Whitney, Spring Creek Field Organizer, at peter@fotfp.org. And subscribe to the Spring Creek Stewards Newsletter for the latest updates and invitations.

Subscribe

* indicates required


If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.