Signal Hill Volunteer Day (03/17)

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 […]

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Arlington Wetlands Volunteer Workday (03/25)

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:

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Volunteer Sign-Up – Native Plant Sale Pick-Up

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park 1524 Clinton Hills Parkway, Swansea, Illinois

Would you enjoy seeing hundreds if not thousands of native plants in one place? Do you like to sort and organize? Do you enjoy hanging out with other native plant enthusiasts? If so, volunteering for our Native Plant Sale order pick-up at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park is perfect for you. Volunteers will help sort […]

June 3rd Poag Sand Prairie Volunteer Day

Poag Sand Prairie 4836 Street Car Rd, Edwardsville, IL, United States

Join us at our sand prairie habitat restoration site in Edwardsville, IL, as we create wildlife brush piles, plant native species like milkweed, create a wattle fence, and spread native seeds! Location and Directions: Located on Street Car Road (may be called Wanda Road on google maps or street signs). From I-255, take New Poag […]

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Sunset Prairie Walk at Poag Sand Prairie

Poag Sand Prairie 4836 Street Car Rd, Edwardsville, IL, United States

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 […]

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Prairie Seeding Volunteering at Poag Sand Prairie

Poag Sand Prairie 4836 Street Car Rd, Edwardsville, IL, United States

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 […]

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