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SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce at Thompson Road Preserve for a morning of restoration! This workday will be clearing brush under the oaks along the road allowing folks traveling down Thompson to view this incredible site. \nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto Woodland Lane and Park along the road.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-35/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Wednesday workday tradition on this 80-acre site that steward Larry Fetzer has faithfully hosted for so many years! We’ll be continuing to clear under the pines southwest of the central wetland to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-woods-restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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SUMMARY:Country Ridge Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Located in the middle of residential subdivision\, these 34.6 acres of open space\, protected in perpetuity by a Conservation Easement\, are designated for the preservation\, and restoration\, of its prairies\, wetlands\, and wet prairie elements. Divided into 3 separate areas\, this natural area is a great way to connect the community with nature! This workday\, we will begin the removal of the invasive brush in the eastern-most unit\, that has taken over.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Dean St. and Rt. 14 in Woodstock\, go north on Dean St. .1 miles. Turn right (east) onto Prairie Ridge Dr. Proceed for .7 miles and turn left (north) on Savanna Ln. and park along the road. Please\, everyone park on the east side of the street as to not obstruct traffic.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/country-ridge-restoration-workday-5/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce at Thompson Road Preserve for a morning of restoration! This workday will be clearing brush under the oaks along the road allowing folks traveling down Thompson to view this incredible site. \nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto Woodland Lane and Park along the road.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-36/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Wednesday workday tradition on this 80-acre site that steward Larry Fetzer has faithfully hosted for so many years! We’ll be continuing to clear under the pines southwest of the central wetland to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-woods-restoration-workday-4/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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SUMMARY:Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a dry mesic oak savanna in the state! Non-native brush has invaded the site and we\, and the Blandings Turtles\, need your help to get rid of it! \nDirections: From Rt. 14 in Harvard\, take Brink St east for 1.7 miles. Turn right (south) onto Schultz Rd and continue for 0.3 miles. Turn left (east) onto Lincoln Rd\, and continue for 0.5 miles. The entrance to the site will be on the right (south) and is a gravel lane between a wooded fence row and a farm field. We’ll park at the kiosk and walk in along the farm field.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-10/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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SUMMARY:Spring Hollow Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC’s friendly volunteer crew!At this workday we will be clearing invasive brush to protect the sensitive seep ecosystems located nearby.Please park on one side of the driveway so that access to the house is not blocked. Thank you!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/spring-hollow-restoration-workday-2/
LOCATION:Spring Hollow Nature Preserve\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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SUMMARY:Final Friday Workday at the Hervert Easement
DESCRIPTION:The Hervert property is one of the many Fleming Road Scenic Easements that preserve the character\, and ecological value\, of this corridor! This workday\, we’ll be removing woody invasives under the oaks that threaten the health of this natural area! \nDirections: From the intersection of Country Club and Fleming Road in Woodstock\, go north on Fleming Road 1.3 Miles. Turn right (east) on to Bull Valley Road and turn into the first driveway on the left (north side of the road). Please park anywhere on the grass next to the drive\, or drive onto the hayfield that is adjacent to the Fleming Road Easement. \nNearest address: 9818 Bull Valley Rd\, Bull Valley\, IL 60098 \n42.321368\, -88.389739 \nClick Here for Map Pin
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/final-friday-workday-at-the-hervert-easement/
LOCATION:Hervert Easement\, 9818 Bull Valley Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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