Saturday, March 16, 9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Independence Grove Follow signs for parking.
All Ages
Join us at this Lake County birding hot spot to look for migratory woodland species. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available at our education table. A short bird walk may be offered.
FREE. No registration required.
Adult supervision required.
Email AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org with questions or to inquire about accommodations.
Saturday, March 16, 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
Come join us! No experience necessary. Restoration Workdays occur in dozens of sites around the county, some on weekdays & some on weekends. These are no-commitment - come to as many workdays as you can. Children 10 years & up are welcome with an adult (and waiver signed by legal guardian). Please be prompt; the group will often head off-trail and you may have a difficult time finding them. Dress for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required & long pants are recommended all year-round.
Bring work gloves.
SPRING: Brush clearing, garlic mustard control, planting
SUMMER: Garlic mustard control, wildlife monitoring, weed management, planting, seed collecting
FALL: Brush clearing, seed collection, tree & shrub planting
WINTER: Brush clearing, sowing seed
NOTE: If the weather is questionable (e.g. thunderstorms, extreme heat or cold), please contact the Site Steward to confirm before heading out to the scheduled workday.
New volunteers and groups of four or more, please RSVP to your Site Steward so we have enough supplies for everyone.
Restoration workday coordinators: Site Steward
For more information visit the Lake County Forest Preserve website: https://www.lcfpd.org/events/restoration-workday-ryerson-/111820232111/?F_c=1
Join us in our cozy Hay Barn for our Winter Market! Our market will feature seasonal produce, local meat and eggs, prepared meals to stock your fridge, baked goods (classic and gluten-free options), hot coffee, and more!
Our Winter Market will take place from 9 am – 1 pm on the following dates:
Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Visit the website for more offerings including
Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson.
For more information and to register for the webinar visit their website:
https://wildones.org/webinar-cultivating-change-with-lorraine-johnson-on-january-25th-at-6-pm-cst/
Please Note: The video recording of this webinar will be accessible exclusively to registered attendees and will be available for a limited time after its premiere.
Pollinator Pockets
Do your part to save the pollinators - the bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects critical to our food supply and human survival.
Plant a "pocket" of flowers that attract and nurture pollinators in your own yard. The pollinator pockets described on this site will make it easy to select, plant and maintain.
You may not realize that manicured lawns, exotic plantings, and enticing hybrids and cultivars often provide no value to pollinators. By placing pollinator pockets into your landscape, you provide an oasis for pollinators. Now that's sweet!
For resources such as brochures, a video on starting a Pollinator Pocket, maps and to register your Pollinator Pocket visit the UI Ext website: