For the workdays, meet at the CFC office at 459 West Highway 22 in Lake Barrington. We're the white farmhouse across from Good Shepherd Hospital. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves. We’ll provide the tools but, if you prefer, you can bring your own loppers or hand clippers.

CFC Burn Volunteers --- Burn season has begun. We could do a controlled burn anytime from now until early April as long as the conditions are right. We may call you on short notice - weekdays or weekends - so if you can't make it, that's OK. We will call the next person on our list. If you don’t know what’s involved in a controlled burn, call Melissa at the number below and she’ll be happy to explain it to you before you commit yourself.  So, "newbies" and veteran burn volunteers, please call Melissa Washow at 847-381-9196. We would like everyone to call so that Melissa can bring her list up-to-date for 2007/08. Give us this information: Name, phone number, days/times when you would most likely be available for a burn. Thank you!

Buffalo Grove Prairie workdays:
Sundays, 9:00 AM - noon                                                                                                       Directions: Located on Hastings Road off of Lake-Cook and about a mile west of Milwaukee (watch for Hastings on the north after passing under railroad overpass).  Turn north on Hastings, then right into the second parking lot.  The prairie is there, right under the ComEd power lines.
For more information call Bev Hansen (847) 272-6211.

Calumet

Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve                                                                                                 Join us the first Saturday of every month (starting January 7, 2006 and beyond) from 9:00 am to Noon for a stewardship event at Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve. People of all ages and abilities are invited to join others in removing invasive species at this important prairie remnant.  We’ll warm up quickly with this excellent exercise and enjoy a buckthorn bonfire (maybe even roast marshmallows).  This work day is also a great opportunity to learn about local ecosystems and hear stories from the Underground Railroad.  Event occurs whatever the weather.  Dress to work outdoors.  Directions to Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve:  Take the Bishop Ford (94) south to the "Beaubien Woods" Exit (#69), just south of the 130th Street exit; Chicago, IL – Then, follow the signs to the work site. For more information, contact Jonathan VanderBrug, The Field Museum, (312) 665-7443.

Calumet City Prairie workdays:
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Meet at intersection of Superior and Stewart on south side of the site. From Chicago: take 94 south and exit Sibley east. Cross Torrence Avenue and turn left (north) at the light at Superior. Go to end of Superior  where it T's with Stewart. Stewart is NOT a through street. From 94: exit Torrence Avenue and go north. Turn right (east) on Sibley, turn left (north) at the light at Superior. Go to the end of Superior where it T's with Stewart. Stewart is NOT a through street.
For more information call Kerry Leigh (847) 343-6574 (cell) or Bill Koenig (708) 906-3911.

Eggers Wood Forest Preserve workdays:
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
For more information call John Pastirik (773) 768-4663      

Friends of Dan Ryan Woods                                                                                               

Join us every second Saturday of each month for our monthly stewardship event on Chicago’s southwest side. Help remove invasive alien plants, collect seeds, and cleanup the preserve so native flora and fauna can thrive. Meet at the parking lot on the east side of South Western Avenue at 8900 South at 9 am. For more information contact Benjamin Cox at 773-398-1178 or benjamin@fotfp.org

Powderhorn Marsh and Prairie workdays:
Saturday, September 16 from 9 am to noon will be the first workday for Powderhorn Woods.  We will be cutting brush and taking a tour of this beautiful preserve, which is mostly high quality prairie.  Future workdays will vary.  For more information, contact Alice Brandon at (312) 696-0070.  Directions: Just off Brainard Ave., east of Burnham Ave. in Burnham.

Sand Ridge Nature Preserve workdays:  
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Meet at 156th and Muskegon Streets. Preserve located east of Torrence Avenue on the north side of Michigan City Road in Calumet City.

Zanders Woods Nature Preserve workdays: 
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Located in Thorton west of I-94 and south of I-80 on the south side of Thorton-Lansing road. 

Jurgenson Woods Nature Preserve workdays:
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Located west of I-94 and south of I-80 on the south side of 183rd Street in Thorton.
For more information about these sites, call Ginny Fayes (708) 730-1066 after 6 pm., or Joe and Marlene Nowak (708) 333-3642.

Chicago

Bunker Hill/Oxbow workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project) 
2007: Monday May 28th from 9 to noon. Directions: Off Caldwell between Devon and Touhy; entrance located just opposite Tonty Street. Meet in first section of parking lot for Bunker Hill; for Oxbow, follow road until it turns north, then park along west side. For more information call John or Jane Balaban (847) 679-4289.

Indian Road Woods workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: On Central, just north of Indian Road. (Enter off central Avenue about 1/2 mile north of Elston Avenue.) Proceed to last parking lot that parallels Indian Road.
For more information call John or Jane Balaban (847) 679-4289. 

Gompers Wetland Stewardship workdays: (Chicago Park District)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Located at the corner of Foster and Pulaski. Meet in the parking lot off of Pulaski Road, just south of Foster Avenue. For more information call Nathan Schroeder at (312) 735-8188.

Kathy Osterman Beach workdays: (Chicago Park District)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions:  Meet at the Comfort Station by the beach, just east of North Sheridan Road, south of West Ardmore, northeast of the Hollywood/Sheridan/LSD intersection. Parking is not available near this neighborhood beach. Public transportation (bus #147 and #151), biking or walking is recommended.
For more information please call Nathan Schroeder at (312) 735-8188.

Montrose Point Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Lincoln Park workdays: (Chicago Park District)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.  
Directions: Meet at the south send of Magic Hedge at Montrose Point. Exit Lake Shore Drive at Montrose Avenue and turn east (right). Turn right on the first available park road at the bait shop. Procees southeast and park antwhere along the curve of the drive across from the small handicapped parking lot on the left. Meet at the south end of the western-most bushes closest to the park. 
For more information call Nathan Schroeder at (312) 735-8188.

Nicholas Park Wildflower Meadow workdays: (Chicago Park District)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Nicholas Park is located at 1300 E. 55th St.
For more information call the Nicholas Park Advisory Council information line at (312) 955-3622 or Nathan Schroeder at (312) 735-8188.

North Pond in Lincoln Park workdays: (Chicago Park District)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Meet at the North Pond Gazebo just east of Stocken Dr. (near the corner of Lakeview Ave. and St. James Pl.)
For more information please call Nathan Schroeder at (312) 735-8188.

North Pond Bird Walks with the Chicago Ornithological Society
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.                                                                                 Directions: North Pond in Lincoln Park is located behind the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Bring binoculars. Meet on the plaza in front of North Pond Seasonal Cuisine.
For more information please call (773) 883-7275

North Park Nature Center workdays:                                                                                Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:00 AM - noon
Directions: located at 5801 N. Pulaski, between Peterson and Bryn Mawr  For more inforation please call Bob Porter.

Sauganash Prairie Grove workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions:  Meet at the edge of the Forest Preserve along the south side of Bryn Mawr at Kilborn, which is south of Petereson and east of Cicero.
For more information call John or Jane Balaban (847) 679-4289.

Jackson Park Wooded Island / Bobolink Meadow Stewardship workdays: (Chicago Park District)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Located at the cornor of Hayes Road and Cannon Drive. Meet in the parking lot at Hayes Road and Cannon Drive, south of the Museum of Science and Industry and west of Lake Shore Drive. 
Exit Lake Shore Drive at 57th Street and continue around the Museum of Science and Industry. 57th will turn into Cornell Drive. Continue south of the Museum until Hayes Road. There will be a stop light at the intersection. Turn east onto Hayes Raod. Directly on the north side of the Road will be a praking lot enterance. Turn into the south parking lot. For more information call Nathan Schroeder at (312) 735-8188.

Wooded Island Bird Walks with the Chicago Aububon Society
Saturdays, 8:00 - 10:00 AM: Every Saturday in April and May
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 AM: Every Wednesday in April and May
Directions: Meet at the Darrow Bridge on the north side of Wooded Island. For directions to Jackson Park please see entry above. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. For more information call Doug Anderson at (773) 493-7058. 

Quinn Park workdays: (Chicago Park District)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Quinn Park is located at 6329 N/ McClellan Ave. For more information call Nathan Schroeder at (312) 735-8188. 

Des Plaines

Kloempken Prairie workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)    
2007: April 29th, May 13th, May 20th, June 10th, June 17th. 9:00 a.m. Directions:  Located at Oakton Community College, Parking Lot C, College Drive.
For more information call Bob Hostettler (847) 679-2170.

Robinson Prairie workdays:  (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)                                                2007: May 12th at 9:00 a.m. Directions: Des Plaines River Road and Lawrence. For more information contact Cathy Bloome (847) 455-4405 or catbloome@core.com

Elgin

Bluff Spring Fen workdays: (Friends of the Fen) 
Normal workday schedule:  First and third Saturdays of every month (except major holiday weekends).  
Directions: Take Rte. 20 or 25 to the southeast side of Elgin. Turn onto Bluff City Blvd. and head for the main entrance of the Bluff City Cemetery (east of Rt. 25). Enter the cemetery and follow the green oak tree signs to the small parking lot with the split rail fence.
For more information call Mel Manner (847) 464-4426.

Glenview

Air Station Prairie workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project)
Sunday, 9:00 AM - noon
Directions: From the Edens Expressway, go west on Willow Road past where the road goes up and over lehigh. At the bottom of the hill turn right and circle under Willow. GO south approxiamtely 1/2 mile to the sign for the Prairie. For more information call North Branch Restoration Project (312) 409-5831

Harms Flatwoods workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project)
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Meet at Forest Preserve Grove parking lot on the west side of Harms Road, directly west of Old Orchard Road. For more information call Terry Schilling (773) 275-5777.

Harms Woods workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project) 
2007: Sunday April 29th 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4; Sunday May 6th from 9 a.m.-noon; Sunday May 20th from 1-4 p.m. Directions: Meet at Forest Preserve Grove parking lot on the west side of Harms Road, just south of Glenview Road. For more information call John or Jane Balaban (847) 679-4289.

Highland Park

Heller Nature Center workdays:

Spring 2007 Workdays: Friday April 27th (9 a.m.-noon, Arbor Day Celebration), Saturday May 19th (10 a.m.-noon @ Rosewood Park. Please RSVP to (847) 681-2189.)

Workdays are at Heller Nature Center unless otherwise noted. Remember to dress for the weather and the tough terrain. Cotton clothes and sturdy leather boots are recommended. Safety equipment and refreshments will be provided. Call (847) 681-2189 ext. 17, or e-mail rgrill@pdhp.org for more information.                                                            

Directions: Heller Nature Center is located at 2821 Ridge Road.  From Route 41, head west on Half Day Road (Rt. 22), turn right on Ridge Road. The Nature Center is approximately 1/2 mile north on the right.

Foleys Pond: 1268 McDaniels Avenue. McDaniels is located off Deerfield Rd., east of Hwy 41. Head south on McDaniels, past Bob-O-Link Rd. Foleys Pond is on the west side of the street.    

Rosewood Park: 45 Roger Williams Avenue.  Parking is located on Trail Way Avenue, north of Route 22 (Half Day Road) just east of Hwy 41.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Hodgkins

Theodore Stone Forest Preserve workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)
Spring 2007: Every Thursday from 9-12:00. May 19th, May 29th, and June 16th at 9:00 a.m.
Directions:  67th St & LaGrange Rd.
For more information call George/Barbara Birmingham (708) 386-0579 or  BarbBirm@aol.com

Hoffman Estates

Poplar Creek Forest Preserve workdays:  (Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards) 
Spring 2007:  April 29th, May 5th, May 13th, May 19th, May 27th, June 2nd, June 10th, June 16th, June 24th, June 30th. All workdays start at 9:00 a.m.

Activities: June 30th (Prairie Wildflower Walk. Be a part of this community outreach event); September 22nd (Family Seed Collecting Day. Come be a buddy to our visitors and help make it a great gathering day); November 10th (Schaumburg Environmental Fair. Help us get the word out); November 11th (Tentative date for Seed Processing at Crabtree Nature Center. Get a first-hand look at the year's harvest); December 15th (Holiday Party. Celebrate the season among prairie friends); December 29th (Winter Walk. Don't miss this annual trek through our own Winter Wonderland, a favorite cold-weather activity).                     

Directions: West side of Rt. 59 just north of Rt. 8 (Golf Rd.). Park across from the pavillion.
For more information call Sheila Hoyos at (847) 885-4630. November 1 - April 1, call (847) 426-5671 after 8 a.m. on scheduled workdays for a recorded update, in case the workday has been canceled due to inclement weather.  www.mindspring.com/~sdwill/pcps.htm      

Lyons

Cermak Prairie workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)  
2007: May 13th from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., June 10th from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., and June 30th from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Directions: 43rd and Fisherman's Terrace. For more information call Bob Bezouska (708) 749-9654

Chicago Portage workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)
Directions: Harlem Avenue just south of 47th. For more information call Julie Vandervoort (708) 839-6897.

Markham

Dropseed Prairie workdays: (Friends of Indian Boundary Prairies) 
Directions: Meet at 156th St. and Homan Ave.  For more information and directions call Pat Brownlow (708) 333-2549 or hbrownlow@juno.com.

Gensburg-Markham Prairie workdays: (Friends of Indian Boundary Prairies) 
Workdays vary, call site steward for more information
Directions: Meet at 157th St. and Whipple (near McDonald's). For more information and directions call George Derkovitz (815) 469-3937.

Paintbrush Prairie workdays:  (Friends of Indian Boundary Prairies)
Workdays vary, call site steward for more information.
Directions: Meet at 3400 W. 155th St. For more information and directions call Dave Hodge (630) 540-7533.

Sundrop Prairie workdays: (Friends of Indain Boundary Prairies)  
First Saturday of every month: 9:00 AM - noon.  
Directions: Meet in the parking lot of the Central Park School in Midlothian, located at 151st and Central Park Avenue. For more information and directions call Mary Anicich at (708) 785-4542 or manicich@tnc.org

Morton Grove 

Friends of the Lower North Branch                                                                                          
Join us every third Saturday of each month for our monthly stewardship event on Chicago’s northwest side. Help remove invasive alien plants, collect seeds, and cleanup the preserve so native flora and fauna can thrive. For more information contact Bill Koenig at (773) 631-0237 or wkoenig@cookcountygov.com

Miami Woods workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project)  
2007: Sunday May 6th from 1-4 pm; Saturday May 12th from 9 to noon;  Directions: Located on the east side of Caldwell, two blocks north of Oakton. Meet in the parking lot for Miami Woods. For more information call Kent Fuller (847) 729-4642.

Wayside Woods Prairie/ Linne RR Prairie workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project) 
Saturday, 9:00 AM - noon: May 26th, 2007.
Sunday, 9:00 AM - noon:                                                                                                             Directions: Meet at Wayside Woods Prairie Forest Preserve parking lot on Lehigh Ave. (a few blocks east of Waukegan Rd. and just north of Dempster Ave.) For more information call Gladys Bryer (847) 328-9531.

Linne North workdays:  (North Branch Restoration Project) 
2007: Saturday May 19th from 9 to noon. Directions: Meet at Wayside Woods Prairie Forest Preserve parking lot on Lehigh Ave. (a few blocks east of Waukegan Rd. and just north of Dempster Ave.)

Northbrook

Somme Prairie Nature Preserve workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project)
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - noon: April 28th 
Sundays, 9:00 AM - noon:
Directions: From the Edens Expressway, take Dundee Road 2.5 miles west (past Waukegan) to Western. The entrance has been moved to the corner and there is no longer a sign. Parking is currently at Somme Woods and the entrance to Somme Prairie Grove is at the northwest corner of Dundee and Waukegan. For more information visit www.sommepreserve.org or call the North Branch Restoration Project (312) 409-5831.

Somme Prairie Grove workdays:  (North Branch Restoration Project) 
2007: Saturday May 19th from 9-noon, Sunday May 27th from 9-noon. Directions: Take Dundee Rd. 2 miles west from the Edens Expressway to Waukegan Rd. Go north a few hundred feet on Waukegan and turn left into the unpaved parking area by the sign "Somme Woods Prairie". For more information call the North Branch Restoration Project (312) 409-5831.

Somme Woods workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project) 
2007: Saturday May 5th from 9-noon; Sunday May 13th from 9-2; Saturday May 26th from 9-noon. Directions: Take Dundee Road two miles west from the Edens Expressway and turn right into Somme Woods just before the traffic light at Waukegan Road. For more information call the North Branch Restoration Project (312) 409-5831.

Northfield

Watersmeet Prairie Grove workdays: (North Branch Restoration Project)
2007: Sunday May 20th from 9 to noon. Directions: Exit the Edens Expressway at Lake Avenue west to Wagner Road, turn north on Wagner to Winnetka Rd. Go east on Winnetka 3/4 mile. Park on the north side of the street or a side street.
For more information call John Berg (815) 725-3208.

Orland Park    

Bartel Grassland                                                                                                                  Workdays vary, contact Dick Riner, 708-720-5683. rrinersprint5@earthlink.net

Orland Grasslands Volunteers
Winter Workdays
Winter workdays at the Orland Grassland are a great way to get out and enjoy nature. As long as the tempature is at least 20 degrees and it is not heavily snowing we are out opening up the prairies and savannas for native plants. Dress in layers and wear appropriate shoes, boots are recommended. For information on what to wear see the Dress for Success link on our website www.orlandgrassland.org

Upcoming Workdays.
Saturday, February 9th.
If you have never been out for a workday or it has been a while this is the day. We need as many hands as we can get to finish up several areas around Bluebird Savanna and The Scrape. We will be accompanied by a FPD crew who will handle the large power tools. If possible please RSVP for this date as we are bringing brat's and other treats.

Saturday’s - February 23rd, March 8th, March 22nd
Wednesday’s - February 13th, February 27th, March 12th, March 26th

New volunteers are always welcome. High schoolers get community service hours credit for their work with us.  For information on Saturday workdays call Bill at 708-364-0006, we meet at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot on 167th Street. RSVP is appreciated so we bring enough tools, but drop-ins are always welcome.  For information on Wednesday workdays call Suzanne at 708-349-4913 to get the plan for the day.

For more information see www.orlandgrassland.org or call Pat at 708-460-8270.

Palatine

Deer Grove Forest Preserve workdays: (Deer Grove Natural Areas Volunteers) 
Spring 2007 Workdays are the first and third Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM. 
Directions: The entrance to Deer Grove Forest Preserve is off of Quentin Road between Dundee Road and Lake Cook Road. Volunteers meet at Grove  # 5. Call Ron Vargeson at (847)-398-1853 or Pete Jackson at (847) 577-4438 after 7:30 am on the workday to confirm.
For more information visit us at http://bakhome.northstarnet.org/deergrove/

Palos
Call the Palos Hot Line for current schedule information (773) 247- 2606.

Contact Roger Keller at (708) 598-2234 for more information.

Ashburn Prairie workdays:
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.                                                                                 Directions: Park on Redfield, just north of 71st & Kedzie: walk north.
For more information call Joe Neumann (773) 434-1415

Bergman Slough workdays:                                                                                                  Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
For more information call Kurt Leslie (708) 361-8921.

Black Partridge Woods workdays:
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Lemont Rd. to Bluff Rd; west on Bluff 1 mile to lot.
For more information call John Marlin (312) 337-9237.

Camp Sagawau Garden workdays: 
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: 12545 W. 111th Street, (111th at Rt. 83).

Cap Sauer's Holding workdays:  
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: EITHER: Will-Cook Rd, 1 block north of Ford Rd (WCR); OR gravel pull-off on Wolf Rd a block north of Mcarthy Rd (WR); OR on Rt 83, 3/4 mi west of 104th Ave at Esker Trail (Rt83ET); OR on Rt 83, 1 & 1/4 mi west of 104th Ave at center trail (Rt83CT); OR on Rt 83, 2 mi west of 104th Ave at west trail (Rt83WT); OR on McCarthy Rd 1/2 mi west of 104th Ave at the rock (McCarthy); OR on gravel pull-off along Ford Rd (FR).
For more information call Roger and Cara Keller at (708) 598-2234.

Cranberry Slough/Country Lane Woods workdays: 
Workdays vary, contact the site steward. 
Directions: EITHER: Belly Deep Slough parking lot on east side of Rt. 45, 1/2 mile south of 95th St.(BDS); OR White Oak Woods on east side of Rt. 45, 1 mile south of 95th St. (WOW); OR Country Lane Woods, south side of 95th St. 1/2 mile west of Rt. 45 (CLW); OR gravel pull-off on north side of 107th St., 1/4 mile west of Rt. 45 (107).
For more information call Dennis Nyberg (773) 996-2643.

Hidden Pond workdays: 
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Meet at north side of parking lot at 94th and Kean Avenue.
For more information call Roger and Cara Keller (708) 598-2234.

McClaughry Springs workdays: 
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
For more information call Diana Krug (708) 839-0696.

McMahon Grove workdays:   
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: EITHER: Meet at McMahon Grove lot on 107th St, 1/2 mile west of Rt. 45 (Grove); OR meet at model airplane field lot on 107th St just west of Rt 45 (Air); OR meet at Pioneer Woods lot on 107th St, 3/4 mile west of Rt. 45 (Pioneer).
For more information call Joe Neumann (773) 434-1415.

Paddock Woods workdays: 
Workdays vary, contact the site steward. 
Directions: Park in lot on west side of 86th Ave. between Rt. 83 and 119th St.
For more information call Ken Stoffel (708) 836-6363.

Powerline Prairie workdays: 
Workdays vary, contact the site steward. 
Directions: Take Harlem to 92nd St., then go west 1/2 mile to powerlines.
For more information call Joe Newmann (773) 434-1415.

Santa Fe Prairie workdays:                                                                                                    Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Take Rt. 45 to 67th St., follow road east past railroad tracks, turn right at fork.
For more information call Greg Starr or Karen Stasky (708) 598-6139.

Spears Woods workdays:  
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: EITHER: Park on 95th St, 1/4 mile west of Rt. 45 on gravel pull-off on north side of road (95th); OR park in Country Lane Woods lot, 1/2 mile west of Rt. 45 on the south side of 95th St. (CLW); OR park in Spears Woods lot, 1/2 mile south of 87th St. on the west side of Rt. 45 (PL); if PL is closed, park at CLPL.
For more information call Joe Neumann (773) 434-1415.

Swallow Cliff Woods workdays: 
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: Park at Cherry Hill parking lot on east side of 104th Ave. 1/2 mile south of Rt. 83.
For more information call John O'Lear (815) 838-2320.

Willow Springs Woods workdays:  
Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: EITHER: Park in front of Country Lane Woods lot on the south side of 95th St., 1/2 mile west of Rt. 45 (CLW); OR park in lot on east side of Willow Springs Rd, 1/2 mile north of 95th St (WS); OR park on gravel pull-off on east side of 104th Ave/Willow Springs Rd just north of 95th (104).
For more information call Joe Neumann (773) 434-1415.

River Forest

Thatcher Woods workdays:   (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)                                            Workdays vary, contact the site steward.
Directions: At Thatcher Ave. & Washington. For more information call Jean/Victor Guarino (708) 848-7175 or E-mail at guarinoDD@juno.com

Riverside

Hoffman Dam workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)   
Workdays vary, contact the site steward. For more information call Mike Lofton (708) 447-9441.

Riverside (Waubansee Woods, Zoo Woods, Riverside Lawn) workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers) 
2007: May 12th and June 23rd at 9:00 a.m.
Directions: 27 Riverside Road. For more information call Casey Sullivan (708) 447-2700  or csullivan@riverside.gov.il or Howard Brundage (708) 442-9276.

Schiller Park

Schiller Woods workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)    
2007: May 27th and June 24th at 9:00 a.m. Directions: At Montrose and Cumberland. For more information call Cathy Bloome (847) 455-4405 or catbloome@core.com.

Skokie

Skokie Lagoons workdays:
Saturdays, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM .                                                                                      Directions: Meet at the Tower Road parking lot (East of the lagoon bridge, not the boat launch).  For late arrivals, there will be a sign with directions to the work site in the picnic field adjacent to the parking lot.  Come dressed for the weather.  We will provide waders, gloves and tools when appropriate.
For more information contact Jerry Garden (773) 545-4632 or jerrygarden@sprynet.com

Westchester

Salt Creek Nature Preserve workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers) 
2007: May 6th and June 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Directions: 31st Street at Wolf Road, SE corner.
For more information call Ed Hammer (630) 353-1933 or E-mail at ejhammerhome@yahoo.com

Wolf Road Prairie workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)  
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - noon:  Every Saturday
Directions: Travel south of I-290 on Wolf Rd. to 31st Street. Go west on 31st to parking bays on north side of 31st. For more information call Larry Godson at (708) 562-3280 or E-mail at godson3@juno.com
For more information about Wolf Road Prairie click www.savetheprairiesociety.org/

Western Springs

Bemis Woods South workdays: (Des Plaines River Valley Volunteers)  
2007: May 5th and June 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Directions:  Located on the north side of Ogden Ave. (Route 34) between I-294 and Wolf Rd.
For more information call Dave Lloyd (708) 485-2296 or davelloyd@mindspring.com.