INPS EVENTS
Goose Lake Prairie Nature Preserve
See the largest prairie in Illinois. Wear sturdy boots, pants and be prepared for ticks and chiggers. After visit the Twisted Anchor in Wilmington for drinks, food and conversation.
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Des Plaines Dolomite Prairies L&WR Field Trip
See rare dolomite prairie and plants. Sturdy boots and relatively short, level walk. Ticks and chiggers. Retire to Twisted Anchor afterward.
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Braidwood Dunes & Savanna NP Field Trip
See sand savannas and wetlands. Wear sturdy, long pants and bootsfor sandy trails with some off trail on nearly level ground. Expect ticks and chiggers.
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Heidecke Lake Land & Water Reserve Field Trip
Come see some of the biggest prairie in Illinois at Heidecke Lake. Ticks, chiggers and off trail walking. Who could ask for more. Cool off at Carson's Tap House (823 Liberty St) in Morris afterward.
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Sand Ridge Savanna NP Field Trip
Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve walk, meet at Kankakee Sands (Will County) parking lot 10 a.m. Boots, sturdy pants, bug spray and lots of off trail walking.
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McKinley Woods Forest Preserve walk
Meet at McKinley Woods Forest Preserve for a 10 a.m. walk to see green flowers and lovely views. Retire for food, drinks and conversation afterward.
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Messenger Woods NP field trip
Messenger Woods field trip for a Sunday stroll in nature.
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The 2025 Annual Gathering
Hosted by the Southern Chapter Hikes, canoe trips, good food, and fellowship while celebrating our grant recipients and talking native plants!
INPS State Events
Wildflowers April 6
McKinley Woods FP On Sunday, April 6, I went to McKinley Woods to see how the wildflowers are looking. No prescribed burn this year so the display is less showy and more uneven than usual as many plants are delayed trying to come up through the leaves, while bare ground and south facing areas are… Read more
Kankakee Torrent Chapter Events
Annual Gathering 2024: Tribute to Schulenberg Prairie
by Susanne Masi It all came together beautifully. After much planning and organizing by the Northeast Chapter Board and Annual Gathering Committee, coordinated by Kevin Scheiwiller and his support team: Kathy Thomas (Benedictine liaison), Ali Touloupas (field trips), Dom Amato (tech expertise) and Kathy Garness (all around consultation), more than 60 members gathered from July… Read more
