Each weekend in communities throughout the region, forest preserve districts and other public landowning agencies hold volunteer stewardship days at nearly 200 natural areas. Gather native seeds. Remove invasive brush. Monitor wetland critters.
Many activities requre no prior experience, but offer great personal satisfaction.
Learn The member organizations of Chicago Wilderness offer a wealth of free or low-cost programs and nature walks that are fun as well as educational. Learn to landscape for butterflies. Study the ecology of the region. Master the art of wildlife watercolors. Expand your mind.