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Upcoming Events


Invasive Species Workshop

The Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership (NIIPP:www.niipp.net) will be holding workshops, two in Lake County, to provide education and outreach about invasive plants to towns, villages, park districts, forest preserve districts, and other organizations located in or near the Lake Michigan Watershed. Workshop dates are December 5th and January 23rd. During each workshop Cathy McGlynn, Coordinator of NIIPP, will provide information about the natural history and identifying characteristics of new and common invasive plants in the Chicago region.  In addition, attendees will learn about online resources for reporting and controlling these species. To register, and for more information contact cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net. Workshops available- Location: Waukegan Park District, Park Maintenance Facility, 2211 Ernie Kruger Circle, Waukegan, IL Time: 9am - noon Date: Friday, December 5th or (snow date) Monday, December 8th Location: Park District of Highland Park, Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, ILTime: 9:00 am -  noonDate: Friday, January 23,  (snow date) Friday, February 13th Location: City of Evanston, Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd, Evanston, ILTime: 9am - noonDate: Thursday, February 19th, (snow date) Monday, February 24th Location: Glencoe Park District, Takiff Center, 999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe, ILTime: 9am - noonDate: Friday, March 13th (snow date) Monday, March 16th Location: Wilmette Park District, 3555 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, ILTime: 9am - noonDate: Tuesday, March 24th (snow date) Thursday, March 26th  

Location: Waukegan Park District, Park Maintenance Facility • Fri Dec 5, 9:00 am to Fri Dec 5, 12:00 pm
Category: Classes & Workshops | Details

Volunteer Restoration Workday

Do you enjoy the out-of-doors and the chance to work directly with the land? Then we've got the thing for you – our monthly workday. On the second Saturday of each month, volunteers help us steward one of two special sites owned by Libertyville Township.  These places are so ecologically valuable they're part of the Illinois Nature Preserve system. We provide tools and instruction, and volunteers help with projects such as weed control, seed collecting and planting. Trust us: it’s not too intense, and you’ll enjoy meeting other like-minded people. We meet the second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon, at either Oak Openings in Grayslake or Liberty Prairie in Libertyville. Wear jeans and boots; we’ll bring gloves, water and nourishment. Registration is suggested but not mandatory. Contact Us December 13 - Oak Openings January 10 - Oak Openings February 14 - Oak Openings Oak Openings The parking area for Oak Openings is located on the east side of Route 45, 1/2 mile south of Route 120 and just north of Casey Rd. It is only accessible when traveling north on Route 45. In Google Maps, search "Libertyville Township Oak Openings Parking." Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve From North: From the corner of Routes 45 and 120 in Grayslake, go south on 45 to Casey Road. Drive east on Casey about one mile. Look for the "Trail Crossing" sign and turn south at the first driveway past it. Park and meet where the driveway and trail intersect. From South: From the corner of Routes 21 and 137 in Libertyville, go north on Route 21 to Casey Road. Drive west on Casey past Almond Road to 18267 Casey on the south side of the road. Park and meet where the driveway and trail intersect.

Location: Dubay • Sat Dec 13, 9:00 am to Sat Dec 13, 12:00 pm
Category: Volunteer Workdays | Details

Volunteer Restoration Workday

Do you enjoy the out-of-doors and the chance to work directly with the land? Then we've got the thing for you – our monthly workday. On the second Saturday of each month, volunteers help us steward one of two special sites owned by Libertyville Township.  These places are so ecologically valuable they're part of the Illinois Nature Preserve system. We provide tools and instruction, and volunteers help with projects such as weed control, seed collecting and planting. Trust us: it’s not too intense, and you’ll enjoy meeting other like-minded people. We meet the second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon, at either Oak Openings in Grayslake or Liberty Prairie in Libertyville. Wear jeans and boots; we’ll bring gloves, water and nourishment. Registration is suggested but not mandatory. Contact Us December 13 - Oak Openings January 10 - Oak Openings February 14 - Oak Openings Oak Openings The parking area for Oak Openings is located on the east side of Route 45, 1/2 mile south of Route 120 and just north of Casey Rd. It is only accessible when traveling north on Route 45. In Google Maps, search "Libertyville Township Oak Openings Parking." Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve From North: From the corner of Routes 45 and 120 in Grayslake, go south on 45 to Casey Road. Drive east on Casey about one mile. Look for the "Trail Crossing" sign and turn south at the first driveway past it. Park and meet where the driveway and trail intersect. From South: From the corner of Routes 21 and 137 in Libertyville, go north on Route 21 to Casey Road. Drive west on Casey past Almond Road to 18267 Casey on the south side of the road. Park and meet where the driveway and trail intersect.

Location: Oak Openings Nature Preserve • Sat Jan 10, 9:00 am to Sat Jan 10, 12:00 pm
Category: Volunteer Workdays | Details

Invasive Species Workshop

The Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership (NIIPP:www.niipp.net) will be holding workshops, two in Lake County, to provide education and outreach about invasive plants to towns, villages, park districts, forest preserve districts, and other organizations located in or near the Lake Michigan Watershed. Workshop dates are December 5th and January 23rd. During each workshop Cathy McGlynn, Coordinator of NIIPP, will provide information about the natural history and identifying characteristics of new and common invasive plants in the Chicago region.  In addition, attendees will learn about online resources for reporting and controlling these species. To register, and for more information contact cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net. Workshops available- Location: Waukegan Park District, Park Maintenance Facility, 2211 Ernie Kruger Circle, Waukegan, IL Time: 9am - noon Date: Friday, December 5th or (snow date) Monday, December 8th Location: Park District of Highland Park, Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, ILTime: 9:00 am -  noonDate: Friday, January 23,  (snow date) Friday, February 13th Location: City of Evanston, Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd, Evanston, ILTime: 9am - noonDate: Thursday, February 19th, (snow date) Monday, February 24thLocation: Glencoe Park District, Takiff Center, 999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe, ILTime: 9am - noonDate: Friday, March 13th (snow date) Monday, March 16thLocation: Wilmette Park District, 3555 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, ILTime: 9am - noonDate: Tuesday, March 24th (snow date) Thursday, March 26th

Location: Heller Nature Center • Fri Jan 23, 9:00 am to Fri Jan 23, 12:00 pm
Category: Classes & Workshops | Details

Volunteer Restoration Workday

Do you enjoy the out-of-doors and the chance to work directly with the land? Then we've got the thing for you – our monthly workday. On the second Saturday of each month, volunteers help us steward one of two special sites owned by https://trava55.ru/cvety/rozyhip.  These places are so ecologically valuable they're part of the Illinois Nature Preserve system. We provide tools and instruction, and volunteers help with projects such as weed control, seed collecting and planting. Trust us: it’s not too intense, and you’ll enjoy meeting other like-minded people. We meet the second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon, at either Oak Openings in Grayslake or Liberty Prairie in Libertyville. Wear jeans and boots; we’ll bring gloves, water and nourishment. Registration is suggested but not mandatory. Contact Us December 13 - Oak Openings January 10 - Oak Openings February 14 - Oak Openings Oak Openings The parking area for Oak Openings is located on the east side of Route 45, 1/2 mile south of Route 120 and just north of Casey Rd. It is only accessible when traveling north on Route 45. In Google Maps, search "Libertyville Township Oak Openings Parking." Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve From North: From the corner of Routes 45 and 120 in Grayslake, go south on 45 to Casey Road. Drive east on Casey about one mile. Look for the "Trail Crossing" sign and turn south at the first driveway past it. Park and meet where the driveway and trail intersect. From South: From the corner of Routes 21 and 137 in Libertyville, go north on Route 21 to Casey Road. Drive west on Casey past Almond Road to 18267 Casey on the south side of the road. Park and meet where the driveway and trail intersect.

Location: Oak Openings Nature Preserve • Sat Feb 14, 9:00 am to Sat Feb 14, 12:00 pm
Category: Volunteer Workdays | Details