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, […]
It’s winter, so let’s dream about our native sun-loving prairie plants and how they can add beauty and function in our gardens! We will share layering techniques and favorite plant […]
Join us for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) at Hennen Conservation Area! This four-day citizen-science event has bird-watchers contributing their observations from backyards across the globe. We will […]
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. Directions: 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. […]
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 […]
Shade gardens can be filled with a beautiful diversity of native plants, from wildflowers to sedges and ferns. Join us for creative ideas on enhancing those shady areas of your […]
