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Events posted in 2020

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Watersmeet Prairie Grove Stewardship Volunteer Days

January 4, 2020 9:00am

Help the North Branch Restoration Project volunteers rescue the prairies, savanna and woods from buckthorn and other invasive species.

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Beaubien Woods - Centennial Stewardship Volunteer Day

January 4, 2020 10:00am

Help restore this unique prairie and woodland ecosystem.

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Forest Glen - Centennial Volunteers Stewardship Day

January 5, 2020 9:00am

Volunteers sought for land restoration work.

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LaBagh Woods - Centennial Stewardship Volunteer Days

January 11, 2020 10:00am

This event has been cancelled.

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Bunker Hill North Flatwoods - Centennial Stewardship Day

January 12, 2020 10:00am

Niles location seeking volunteers.

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Forest Glen Woods Centennial Stewardship Volunteer Day

January 18, 2020 9:00am

Remove invasive plants, collect and distribute native seeds, and reduce erosion issues.

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LaBagh Woods - Centennial Stewardship Volunteer Days

January 19, 2020 10:00am

Land restoration volunteer opportunities on the Northwest Side.

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Kickapoo Woods - Centennial Volunteers Stewardship Day

January 25, 2020 10:00am

Join an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Little Calumet River.

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Blue Star Memorial Woods - Centennial Stewardship Volunteer Day

January 26, 2020 9:00am

Help remove invasives such as buckthorn and garlic mustard.

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Beaubien Woods - Centennial Stewardship Volunteer Day

February 1, 2020 10:00am

Help restore this unique prairie and woodland ecosystem.

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