Join us as we create a place that both people and wildlife can enjoy! Location and Directions: Located just south of Fletcher’s Kitchen and Tap in Swansea at the Clinton Hills Conservation Park 1524 Clinton Hills Parkway, Swansea, IL 62226 Please register below.
Learn about the rare sand prairie habitat in the Edwardsville area. Conservation staff will discuss some of the unique plants and animals that live in sand prairies and explain the restoration efforts happening on the property. Wear sturdy walking shoes. The trails are not paved. This walk is made possible thanks to a grant from […]
Join President & CEO, Mary Vandevord, on a leisurely walk through the conservation area at Highland Silver Lake Park in Highland, IL. Learn about the importance of oaks to our region's ecosystems, the Silver Lake watershed, and efforts to ensure clean water for drinking and recreation. The trail is a relatively easy dirt path along […]
Come out to Signal Hill Outdoor Classroom (Belleville, IL) for a volunteer workday. Help with ongoing restoration efforts to convert this previously abandoned lot to a functional outdoor classroom and community green space. Location and Directions: Located to the S/SE of Signal Hill Park on the West Belleville Trail. The closest address is 22 Signal […]
Help restore the rare sand prairie near Edwardsville and South Roxana! Volunteers will spread native sand prairie seeds specifically curated for this location. As time allows, other site restoration work will be available, such as exotic plant removal, trash pick up, and general site maintenance. Wear sturdy shoes. Poag Sand Prairie has a gravel driveway […]
Help restore Arlington Wetlands by assisting with invasive species removal, native plantings, trash clean-up, and more! Location and Directions: From I-255, take Horseshoe Lake Road exit west toward Granite City. Turn north on Arlington Drive. Arlington Wetlands will be on the left. Please register to attend:
Join us as we create a place that both people and wildlife can enjoy! Location and Directions: Located just south of Fletcher’s Kitchen and Tap in Swansea at the Clinton Hills Conservation Park 1524 Clinton Hills Parkway, Swansea, IL 62226 Please register below.
Join us as we celebrate our partners, members, volunteers, and team in all we have collectively accomplished for land, water, and communities in our region this past year! A buffet dinner will be served with cash bar available. Space is extremely limited this year.
Whether you want to increase your tree identification skills for recreational and educational purposes, or want a leg-up on the competition for HLC's 2023 Jingle Hike, this free class is the perfect opportunity to learn some of the key features and techniques used for tree identification in the winter! How to come prepared: This […]
Come out to Signal Hill Outdoor Classroom (Belleville, IL) for a volunteer workday. Help with ongoing restoration efforts to convert this previously abandoned lot to a functional outdoor classroom and community green space. Location and Directions: Located to the S/SE of Signal Hill Park on the West Belleville Trail. The closest address is 22 Signal […]
If you registered for the Jingle Hike Challenge by November 1, this is the day to pick up your packet and t-shirts! Pick-up is from noon to 3 p.m. at Toolen's Running Start, 3260 Green Mount Crossing Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269. If you did not select shipping during registration and cannot pick up your packet […]
Jingle bells are tied to 12 trees in parks throughout the Metro East from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day. Participants are asked to visit as many of the parks as they can, take a photo with the bell, and submit the photo evidence in our system. You can also share your photos on social […]
Help restore Arlington Wetlands by assisting with invasive species removal, native plantings, trash clean-up, and more! Location and Directions: From I-255, take Horseshoe Lake Road exit west toward Granite City. Turn north on Arlington Drive. Arlington Wetlands will be on the left. Please register to attend:
