See Will County sand savanna and prairie. Wear sturdy shoes and pants. Meet at Kankakee Sands FPD, Rte 113 east of Braidwood, carpool to SRS NP. Be prepared for long walk cross country with brambles present. Retire to the Korner Keg (Braidwood) for drinks, food & conversation.
See sand and black soil prairie at Heidecke Lake L&WR. Wear sturdy shoes and pants, ticks and chiggers live here. Long walks on level ground off trails. Meet at the first picnic area (on right). Refresh with drinks, food & converation at Carson's Tap House (823 Liberty St) in Morris after.
The Annual Gathering is a weekend social event held in June each year where our grantees are announced and awards delivered, delicious meals are shared, and much fun is had during various unique field trips,
See sand savannas and wetlands. Wear sturdy, long pants and boots for a long walk on nearly level ground, with some off trail. Expect ticks and chiggers. We will retire to Route 66 Old School Brewing (110 Bridge St) in Wilmington after for drinks, food and conversation.
Come see sand prairie and woodlands of the Chicago Lake Plain. Meet at the north parking lot and be prepared to walk sand trails. After seeing the site we will retire to Thornton Distilling, 400 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476 for drinks, food and conversation.
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Meet at Frederick's Grove Access, lower parking lot. Dirt trails and sturdy shoes for walking on rolling trails with one bit of a scramble to cross a ravine. Retire to Lallo's Bar & Grill (25220 W Reed St, Channahon) for drinks, food and conversation.
Come out to a sale of high quality native nursery stock provided by Southernwood Gardens (Alto Pass, IL).
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Join us to learn about HeartLands Conservancy’s Trout Hollow Hill Prairie, a hill prairie saved through community conservation efforts. This talk will
explore the unique ecology of hill prairies, the threats they face, and the ongoing stewardship work to restore and protect this ecosystem.
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Meet at north parking lot. We may splash across a wet spot to walk dirt trails over rolling hills. Moderately easy, relatively short walk. Hope to see Trillium grandiflorum in bloom. Afterwards, we will go to Tavern in the Glen (15761 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen) for drinks, food and conversation.
