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Events:
September 25, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
Deer Run Site Steward Volunteer Day - Butterfly Milkweed Seed Collection
Join FPWC Volunteer Site Steward Andrea to collect butterfly milkweed seeds at Deer Run Forest Preserve! Please wear long sleeve shirts, full-length pants, and sturdy shoes.
Please click the button below to let Andrea know you plan to attend.
Deer Run Forest Preserve
5691 River Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
October 23, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
Deer Run Site Steward Volunteer Day - Invasives Removal
Join FPWC Volunteer Site Steward Andrea in restoring Deer Run Forest Preserve! The focus of this work day will be removing invasive species from a project area. Please wear long sleeve shirts, full-length pants, and sturdy shoes.
Please click the button below to let Andrea know you plan to attend.
Deer Run Forest Preserve
5691 River Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
October 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
Kilbuck Bluffs Site Steward Volunteer Day - Invasives Removal
Join FPWC Volunteer Site Steward Kevin in restoring one of our oldest forest preserves, Kilbuck Bluffs! The focus of this work day will be removing invasive species from a project area. Please wear long sleeve shirts, full-length pants, and sturdy shoes.
Please click the button below to let Kevin know you plan to attend.
Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve
3061 S. Bend Rd, Rockford
November 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
Kilbuck Bluffs Site Steward Volunteer Day - Invasives Removal
Join FPWC Volunteer Site Steward Kevin in restoring one of our oldest forest preserves, Kilbuck Bluffs! The focus of this work day will be removing invasive species from a project area. Please wear long sleeve shirts, full-length pants, and sturdy shoes.
Please click the button below to let Kevin know you plan to attend.
Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve
3061 S. Bend Rd, Rockford
October 15, 2026 | 1:30 p.m.
Northern Illinois Native Tree Diversity
Join Illinois Extension Forestry and Research Specialist Chris Evans, an experienced forestry management professional, for an engaging look at the native trees that shape our local landscapes!
Chris will explore tree species historically found throughout the area, share helpful identification tips, and discuss the benefits and challenges of native trees in rural timberlands and urban spaces. He will also cover how native trees support local wildlife, how to choose the right tree for the right location, and practical tips for caring for newly planted and established trees.
Headquarters Forest Preserve
Administration Building Conference Room
5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford
November 20, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
Deer Run Site Steward Volunteer Day - Invasives Removal
Join FPWC Volunteer Site Steward Andrea in restoring Deer Run Forest Preserve! The focus of this work day will be removing invasive species from a project area. Please wear long sleeve shirts, full-length pants, and sturdy shoes.
Please click the button below to let Andrea know you plan to attend.
Deer Run Forest Preserve
5691 River Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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