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Spots available: 10+
Sunday at Kish Fen: life, love, and a celebration of nature
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVES
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Spots available: 10+
Come one come all! It’s Kish Fen’s first bonfire workday of the season! After a productive autumn of gathering fen and sedge meadow seeds, and finalizing fire breaks for a prescribed burn, the cold months of brush cutting and burning are upon us. Join this Sunday as we cut and burn invasive brush along the Kishwaukee River headwaters, and enjoy snacks and ecological discussion around the glow of a roaring bonfire. Meet at the end of Palmer Drive in the Village of Lakewood. We’ll start at 9am and conclude around noon. All are welcome to work, learn and make a difference for the future of nature at this beautiful site. RSVP to kishfenfriends@gmail.com if you’re thinking about coming, as it will help with planning. Wear sturdy boots (waterproof if you have them) and bring water and a snack for break time. For more info, visit: www.kishfenfriends.org
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About FRIENDS OF ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVES
Location:
1625 FERNDALE AVE, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062, US
Mission Statement
To support the Illinois Nature Preserves System by advocating for and finding increased support, resources, funding, and staff for the system and assisting local volunteer communities as they help restore and care for their Illinois biodiversity reserves.
Description
The Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves support biodiversity conservation in our Nature Preserves state-wide. Our core mission is to ensure that these sites maintain their rare and unique plants, animals, and natural communities into the distant future. To do this, we connect the caring public with treasured nature, help find new resources, and train and empower expert and dedicated volunteer stewards. Nearly 600 ecologically important sites totaling 110,000 acres have been protected as Illinois Nature Preserves and Land and Water Reserves, and we promote the best for them all!
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
Sun Dec 15, 2024
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
10050 Palmer DriveVillage of Lakewood, IL 60014
(42.207275 ,-88.39199 )
DATE POSTED
December 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Botany
- Horticulture
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 10
- 1-3 hrs