The 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 final step of the program and holding a ceremony to congratulate program participants. Come out to plant trees with us as and learn from our […]
Come 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 prairie seed. All experience levels are welcome. Each Thursday will focus on a different part of nature at Arlington Wetlands. Please wear pants and sturdy […]
Join 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 the Illinois River and end on the Mighty Mississippi. A total of about 7 miles in less than 3 hours. After the float, we'll go […]
Come 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 prairie seed. All experience levels are welcome. Each Thursday will focus on a different part of nature at Arlington Wetlands. Please wear pants and sturdy […]
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Come 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 prairie seed. All experience levels are welcome. Each Thursday will focus on a different part of nature at Arlington Wetlands. Please wear pants and sturdy […]
Join 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 partners working in the watershed to learn about the Prairie du Pont watershed restoration and resilience. Through increased funding, parties have started planning and designing […]
Come 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 prairie seed. All experience levels are welcome. Each Thursday will focus on a different part of nature at Arlington Wetlands. Please wear pants and sturdy […]
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 2022 Jingle Hike, this brief 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 event […]