Last year we received funds through the state of Illinois’ Natural Areas Stewardship Grant to remove invasive species and introduce native seeds in a section of this local Woodstock natural area. Westwood qualified for these funds because it acts as a natural buffer to Yonder Prairie Nature Preserve. Come on out and help us continue […]
This is one of a series of fall/winter workdays at Boloria Meadows. Volunteers are needed to work in the recently acquired oak woods at the south end of Boloria Meadows. This area has lots of old white oaks and young hickories waiting to be rescued. As usual, we'll have several burning brush piles going. Please […]
Join TLC for a simple nature walk every Wednesday in February. Get outside and enjoy some exercise and company on beautiful trails, learning about our local natural areas as we go. Registration required, dress for the weather and prepare to be walking on snowy/muddy trails. Please register early – registration is limited to 20 people per […]
Would you like to get outside, meet new people and do something great for our local environment? Here’s how you can help: Volunteers assist with cutting, stacking and burning invasive brush to allow native trees and plants to grow! Please bring a mask and a pair of work gloves if you have them and wear […]
Would you like to get outside, meet new people and do something great for our local environment? Here's how you can help: Volunteers assist with cutting, stacking and burning invasive brush to allow native trees and plants to grow! Please bring a pair of work gloves if you have them and wear sturdy boots or […]
Join TLC for a simple nature walk every Wednesday in February. Get outside and enjoy some exercise and company on beautiful trails, learning about our local natural areas as we go. Registration required, dress for the weather and prepare to be walking on snowy/muddy trails. Please register early – registration is limited to 20 people per […]
Would you like to get outside, meet new people and do something great for our local environment? Get involved in a restoration workday! No need to register, feel free to stop by! Volunteers assist with cutting, stacking and burning invasive brush to allow native trees and plants to grow. Please bring a pair of work […]
Volunteers are needed at Westwood Conservation Area in Woodstock! In this woodland, volunteers are needed to remove invasive species that prohibit the growth of native trees and plants. We cut brush such as buckthorn, honeysuckle, and small willows with chainsaws and hand loppers. Volunteers can cut or help build and burn brush piles. No experience […]
Would you like to get outside, meet new people and do something great for our local environment? Here's how you can help: Volunteers assist with cutting, stacking and burning invasive brush to allow native trees and plants to grow! Please bring a pair of work gloves if you have them and wear sturdy boots or […]
Native trees and shrubs provide year-round beauty as well as food and nesting habitat for birds and pollinators. Join TLC’s Sarah Michehl for some favorite native trees and shrubs appropriate for the home landscape. Foundation plantings, privacy hedgerows, and species to feature will be covered. Recording will be emailed to registered participants after the program. […]
Would you like to get outside, meet new people and do something great for our local environment? Here's how you can help: Volunteers assist with cutting, stacking and burning invasive brush to allow native trees and plants to grow! Please bring a pair of work gloves if you have them and wear sturdy boots or […]
