Get out and have fun while really making a difference in the ecological health of the preserves and ultimately the Chicago River system. Volunteer activities range from removing invasive vegetation to collecting native seeds, wildlife monitoring projects, brush pile burns, and more. ?

Get out and have fun while really making a difference in the ecological health of the preserves and ultimately the Chicago River system. Volunteer activities range from removing invasive vegetation to collecting native seeds, wildlife monitoring projects, brush pile burns, and more.?

From milkweed to goldenrod, Kickapoo's native prairie plants need your help. Join an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Little Calumet River.

If you are a Friends volunteer or member, we would love for you to join us to reflect on the year's accomplishments and hear what's in store for the future at our Annual Meeting. 

Ever fish from the banks on the Chicago River? Want to try?

Whistler Woods contains oaks up to 300 years old, but invasive brush prevents their acorns from sprouting. Come join a volunteer crew that will cut back the invasives and improve the habitat at this preserve. Learn what it takes to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health in our forest preserves and our river system. Our goal is to grow a community of people who will become caretakers through on-going education and training.

Be a part of river and forest revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Chicago River. 

Learn how to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health to our forest preserves and river system. Our goal is to grow a community who will become caretakers through on-going education and training.

An important corridor for migratory birds, Forest Glen is part of the Lower North Branch Preserves. This unique woodland, savanna, and floodplain ecosystem needs help from our volunteer community to remove invasive plants, collect and distribute native seeds, and reduce erosion issues.

Join us for a fun and maybe a little spooky river paddle.