Online Fall Native Plant Sale
Online ILThe HeartLands Conservancy Online Fall Native Plant Sale is right around the corner! We've carefully chosen a quality selection of native plants that will work for any landscape situation. Whether […]
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Tree Stewards Session 4
HeartLands Conservancy 29 E Main Street, Belleville, ILIn session 4, Tree Stewards will be trained through our Tree Stewards Training Program, a free, six week course that educates participants about trees, their benefits and care, and provides […]
Exploration Garden Volunteer Day
Exploration Garden at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park 1524 Clinton Hills Parkway, Swansea, IllinoisJoin us as we create a place that both people and wildlife can enjoy. Please register below.
Online Fall Native Plant Sale CLOSES
Online ILThe HeartLands Conservancy Online Fall Native Plant Sale is right around the corner! We've carefully chosen a quality selection of native plants that will work for any landscape situation. Whether […]
Tree Stewards Session 5
HeartLands Conservancy 29 E Main Street, Belleville, ILIn session 5, Tree Stewards will be trained through our Tree Stewards Training Program, a free, six week course that educates participants about trees, their benefits and care, and provides […]
Tree Stewards Session 6 – Insects and Diseases
HeartLands Conservancy 29 E Main Street, Belleville, ILIn session 6, Chris Evans from the University of Illinois Extension will train Tree Stewards on Insects and Diseases that affect trees.
Fall Native Plant Sale Volunteers
Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park 1524 Clinton Hills Parkway, Swansea, IllinoisVolunteers are critical to a successful Plant Sale Pick Up Day. In the spring of 2022, 22 volunteers provided 69 hours of assistance to help get over 1500 plants and […]
Free
Online Fall Native Plant Sale | ORDER PICK UP
Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park 1524 Clinton Hills Parkway, Swansea, IllinoisIn person pickup, Saturday, September 24th at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park Pavilion.
Tree Stewards Graduation
Arlington Wetlands Arlington Drive Il, Pontoon Beach, IllinoisThe Tree Stewards Graduation will be held on September 27th, 5:00 PM - 7:00PM at Arlington Wetlands (Arlington Drive, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040). We will be planting trees as the […]
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Happy Flower Hour
Happy Flower Hour
Arlington Wetlands Arlington Drive Il, Pontoon Beach, IllinoisCome join HeartLands Conservancy's Conservation Team for a hybrid guided hike/volunteer workday experience. We will meander through the trail network while recording plants and critters we observe and collecting ripe […]
Free
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WADE: Discover a River! Kayaking
Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IllinoisJoin HLC and Alpine Shop for an easy and enjoyable kayak trip from Pere Marquette State Park to Grafton, IL. This WADE: Discover a River! Kayaking trip will start on […]
$60
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Happy Flower Hour
Happy Flower Hour
Arlington Wetlands Arlington Drive Il, Pontoon Beach, IllinoisCome join HeartLands Conservancy's Conservation Team for a hybrid guided hike/volunteer workday experience. We will meander through the trail network while recording plants and critters we observe and collecting ripe […]
Free
Exploration Garden Volunteer Day
Exploration Garden at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park 1524 Clinton Hills Parkway, Swansea, IllinoisJoin us as we create a place that both people and wildlife can enjoy. Please register below.
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Happy Flower Hour
Happy Flower Hour
Arlington Wetlands Arlington Drive Il, Pontoon Beach, IllinoisCome join HeartLands Conservancy's Conservation Team for a hybrid guided hike/volunteer workday experience. We will meander through the trail network while recording plants and critters we observe and collecting ripe […]
Free
PDP Second Informational Open House
Kappa House 5101 Lake Drive, Cahokia Heights, IllinoisJoin HLC for the second Prairie du Pont informational open house. The open house is an excellent opportunity for individuals in the local community and affected areas to meet with […]
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Happy Flower Hour
Happy Flower Hour
Arlington Wetlands Arlington Drive Il, Pontoon Beach, IllinoisCome join HeartLands Conservancy's Conservation Team for a hybrid guided hike/volunteer workday experience. We will meander through the trail network while recording plants and critters we observe and collecting ripe […]
Free
Buds & Bark: Winter Tree ID
HeartLands Conservancy 29 E Main Street, Belleville, ILWhether you want to increase your tree identification skills for recreational and educational purposes, or want a leg-up on the competition for HLC's 2022 Jingle Hike, this brief class is […]
Jingle Mingle Packet Pick-up
HeartLands Conservancy 29 E Main Street, Belleville, ILThank you for registering for the 2022 Jingle Hike Challenge! For participants who declined shipping and selected to pick-up their challenge packets in person we'll see you at this years […]
Signal Hill Volunteer Day (11/18)
CANCELED!! 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 […]
Arlington Wetlands Volunteer Workday (11/19)
Arlington Wetlands Arlington Drive Il, Pontoon Beach, IllinoisHelp restore Arlington Wetlands by assisting with invasive species removal, native plantings, and trash clean-up. Please register to attend:
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Jingle Hike Challenge! 2022
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 […]
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Signal Hill Volunteer Day (02/17)
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 […]
HLC Volunteer Appreciation Event
HeartLands Conservancy 29 E Main Street, Belleville, ILCome join HeartLands Conservancy staff at the HLC Office as we celebrate and recognize the incredible work our volunteers do, discuss other ways to get involved, and cultivate volunteer community! […]
Tree Stewards Training Informational Session
HeartLands Conservancy 29 E Main Street, Belleville, ILBecome an HLC Tree Steward! HeartLands Conservancy is excited to announce the return of the Tree Stewards volunteer program, where volunteers will help look after and take care of new […]
Arlington Wetlands Volunteer Day (02/25)
Help restore Arlington Wetlands by assisting with invasive species removal, native plantings, and trash clean-up. Please register to attend:
Bluebird Monitor Informational Session
HeartLands Conservancy 29 E Main Street, Belleville, ILAre you a wildlife enthusiast? Do you like birding? Or maybe you are interested in citizen science? Help us monitor bluebird nest boxes this spring! This informational session, held at […]
Frog Walk
Location To Be Determined ILLearn about early spring frogs in southwestern Illinois in this easy, family-friendly walk through one of our favorite natural areas. Learn to identify certain frog calls and see if you […]
Earth Day Special Event (TBA)
Location To Be Determined ILCelebrate Earth Day as we raise funds for the Exploration Garden at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park. Details are to be announced soon! Contact Information:
$10.00
Full Moon Hike
Location To Be Determined ILJoin us for a hike under the full moon! How to come prepared: This event will be outdoors during the night. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and wear comfortable […]