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Events posted in March 2020

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Watersmeet Prairie Grove Stewardship Volunteer Days

March 7, 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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Forest Glen Centennial Volunteer Stewardship Day

March 7, 2020 9:00am

Help restore Forest Glen, learn about nature, anf get some great outdoors exercise.

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Beaubien Woods - Centennial Stewardship Volunteer Day

March 7, 2020 10:00am

Help restore this unique prairie and woodland ecosystem.

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LaBagh Woods/Hernandez - Centennial Volunteer Stewardship Workdays

March 8, 2020 10:00am

This uncommon woodland community encompasses wet savanna, marsh, and mature floodplain woods, and is dominated by swamp white oaks. Join an inspiring movement of volunteers to restore this special site along the Chicago River.

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Bunker Hill North Flatwoods - Centennial Stewardship Day

March 15, 2020 10:00am

Help restore this oak woodland to its former beauty.

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Watersmeet Prairie Grove Stewardship Volunteer Days - CANCELED

March 21, 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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Forest Glen Centennial Volunteer Stewardship Day - CANCELED

March 21, 2020 9:00am

Helpo restore Forest Glen, learn some things about nature, and get some outdoor exercise.

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LaBagh Woods/Hernandez - Centennial Volunteer Stewardship Workdays - CANCELED

March 22, 2020 10:00am

Learn how to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health to our forest preserves and river system. 

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POSTPONED - Wildlife Monitor Training - Chicago Loop location

March 26, 2020 5:30pm

Friends of the Chicago River has restored habitat for three river-dependent species: Osprey, Bats, and Turtles; and we need your help to monitor them!

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Blue Star Memorial Woods - Centennial Stewardship Volunteer Day - CANCELED

March 28, 2020 9:00am

Help remove invasives such as buckthorn and garlic mustard.

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