WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS
Will resume on Sep. 2 with social distancing protocols in place.
Nygren Wetland Preserve
Address: 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton IL 61072
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NLI’s most ambitious restoration to date hosts a complex of habitats and rare species. Volunteer tasks include control and removal of bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard or other invasive species, planting/collecting seeds, helping in the greenhouse, planting plugs, general maintenance, bird and mammal monitoring, prescribed burns, and set-up for special events. Enjoy the beauty of the prairies and wetlands while you work.
Individuals or groups who wish to participate in this volunteer Stewardship Day should contact:
Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.
EVERY THURSDAY
Directions: Meet across from Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073
Thursdays: 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
The rare habitats found here were in peril until you stepped in to help out. Play a role in tackling the invasive threats in the remnant prairies and woodlands of this preserve. Tasks include removing and controlling the non-native woody brush, prescribed burns and seed collection. Enjoy fresh air, exercise and the beauty of this special place while you work.
Individuals or groups who wish to participate in one of the volunteer Stewardship Days should contact:
- Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
- Tyler Pellegrini, Restoration Technician, 815-970-5012, tpellegrini@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach or Tyler know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.
WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS
Will resume on Sep. 2 with social distancing protocols in place.
Nygren Wetland Preserve
Address: 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton IL 61072
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NLI’s most ambitious restoration to date hosts a complex of habitats and rare species. Volunteer tasks include control and removal of bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard or other invasive species, planting/collecting seeds, helping in the greenhouse, planting plugs, general maintenance, bird and mammal monitoring, prescribed burns, and set-up for special events. Enjoy the beauty of the prairies and wetlands while you work.
Individuals or groups who wish to participate in this volunteer Stewardship Day should contact:
Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.
EVERY THURSDAY
Directions: Meet across from Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073
Thursdays: 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
The rare habitats found here were in peril until you stepped in to help out. Play a role in tackling the invasive threats in the remnant prairies and woodlands of this preserve. Tasks include removing and controlling the non-native woody brush, prescribed burns and seed collection. Enjoy fresh air, exercise and the beauty of this special place while you work.
Individuals or groups who wish to participate in one of the volunteer Stewardship Days should contact:
- Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
- Tyler Pellegrini, Restoration Technician, 815-970-5012, tpellegrini@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach or Tyler know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.
WE’RE SORRY.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ON THE NUMBER FOR GATHERINGS.
Join us for a social distanced hike in the winter wonderland of Nygren Wetland Preserve.
The prairie trail will be lit with hundreds of luminaries for you to enjoy as you hike under the (hopefully it’s clear) full moon.
Bring your own hot beverage to enjoy as you walk through the preserve.
WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS
Will resume on Sep. 2 with social distancing protocols in place.
Nygren Wetland Preserve
Address: 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton IL 61072
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NLI’s most ambitious restoration to date hosts a complex of habitats and rare species. Volunteer tasks include control and removal of bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard or other invasive species, planting/collecting seeds, helping in the greenhouse, planting plugs, general maintenance, bird and mammal monitoring, prescribed burns, and set-up for special events. Enjoy the beauty of the prairies and wetlands while you work.
Individuals or groups who wish to participate in this volunteer Stewardship Day should contact:
Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.
EVERY THURSDAY
Directions: Meet across from Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073
Thursdays: 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
The rare habitats found here were in peril until you stepped in to help out. Play a role in tackling the invasive threats in the remnant prairies and woodlands of this preserve. Tasks include removing and controlling the non-native woody brush, prescribed burns and seed collection. Enjoy fresh air, exercise and the beauty of this special place while you work.
Individuals or groups who wish to participate in one of the volunteer Stewardship Days should contact:
- Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
- Tyler Pellegrini, Restoration Technician, 815-970-5012, tpellegrini@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach or Tyler know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.
Burr Oak Valley Preserve
FIRST SATURDAYS 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Directions: Meet across from Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073
The rare habitats found here were in peril until you stepped in to help out. Play a role in tackling the invasive threats in the remnant prairies and woodlands of this preserve. Tasks include removing and controlling the non-native woody brush, prescribed burns and seed collection. Enjoy fresh air, exercise and the beauty of this special place while you work.
- Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
- Tyler Pellegrini, Restoration Technician, 815-970-5012, tpellegrini@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach or Tyler know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.
WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS
Will resume on Sep. 2 with social distancing protocols in place.
Nygren Wetland Preserve
Address: 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton IL 61072
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NLI’s most ambitious restoration to date hosts a complex of habitats and rare species. Volunteer tasks include control and removal of bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard or other invasive species, planting/collecting seeds, helping in the greenhouse, planting plugs, general maintenance, bird and mammal monitoring, prescribed burns, and set-up for special events. Enjoy the beauty of the prairies and wetlands while you work.
Individuals or groups who wish to participate in this volunteer Stewardship Day should contact:
Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.
EVERY THURSDAY
Directions: Meet across from Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073
Thursdays: 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
The rare habitats found here were in peril until you stepped in to help out. Play a role in tackling the invasive threats in the remnant prairies and woodlands of this preserve. Tasks include removing and controlling the non-native woody brush, prescribed burns and seed collection. Enjoy fresh air, exercise and the beauty of this special place while you work.
Individuals or groups who wish to participate in one of the volunteer Stewardship Days should contact:
- Zach Grycan, Director of Stewardship, for more information and to confirm participation at 920/912-4338, zgrycan@naturalland.org
- Tyler Pellegrini, Restoration Technician, 815-970-5012, tpellegrini@naturalland.org
You are welcome to help during the entire time listed or for part of the day. Please let Zach or Tyler know what time to expect you.
What to bring:
NLI provides tools, gloves, and water (and sometimes special snacks!). If you plan to stay through lunch, you may want to bring a sack lunch. Dress for the weather. Long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots are recommended.