FRANKLIN CREEK CONSERVATION 1893 TWIST ROAD, FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031 815-456-2718
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  • Home
  • About
    • About FCCA
    • What's Happening at Franklin Creek
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Mission & Goals
    • Franklin Creek History
    • Publications/Archive
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Franklin Creek State Natural Area >
      • Directions
      • What to see
      • Trails >
        • FCSNA Trail Maps and descriptions
        • Larry Dunphy Storybook Trail
        • Husar Trail
        • Seasons of Change
      • What's in Bloom?
      • Invasive Species
      • Great Rocks
      • Birds on the Wing
      • Critters in Sight
    • Grist Mill >
      • Directions
      • Grist Mill Activities & Hours
      • Grist Mill Rental
      • Corn Grinding
      • Recipes at the Mill
    • Franklin Creek Headwaters
    • Other Attractions and Places to Stay
  • Programs & Events
    • Guided Hikes
    • Evenings at the Mill
    • Field Trips and Outreach >
      • K-12 Education >
        • Field Trips
        • Junior Naturalist
        • Scout and Home School Programs
      • In the Classroom
      • Presentations
    • Escape Trail
    • 2023 Grist Mill Grind 10K
  • Volunteer
    • Join FCCA
    • Volunteer Application
    • Land Stewardship >
      • Stewardship Workdays
      • Stewardship Activities
    • 1480 Old Mill Road >
      • Workdays
      • Progress
    • Education Committee
  • Donate
  • Store
  • Contact

Whatever your interests, we have a volunteer opportunity for you at FCCA


Board Member
  • ​Determine future directions of organization
  • Plan current activities 
  • Participate in fundraising
  • Share organization information with public
Education Committee Member
  • Determine future educational goals of organization
  • Plan education workshops for the community
  • Help create new exhibits
​Website Committee Member
  • Determine future marketing and outreach goals
  • Maintain and build web pages to inform the public about our history, purpose, and events
  • Include the public in our events through social media
​Stewardship Committee Member
  • Participate in the maintenance of our natural areas to help our plants and animals thrive through invasive species control, native seed collection and spreading, and prescribed fire
  • Learn about the native habitat and share information with public
Event Committee Member
  • ​Help plan for events (ex. Friends and Fundraiser Dinner, Evenings at the Mill)
  • Obtain event sponsors
Become a Mill Tour Guide
  • Greet guests to our unique Grist Mill
  • Learn and share the history of the Grist Mill and surrounding area
  • Provide demonstrations of the Grist Mill
Apply Here

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Franklin Creek Conservation Association

1893 Twist Road
Franklin Grove, IL 61031

815.456.2718
engage@franklincreekconservation.org

Grist Mill Hours | APRIL 1ST – OCTOBER 31ST

Friday: Noon–4 pm | JUNE 1ST – AUGUST 31ST
Saturday: Noon–4 pm
Sunday: Noon–4 pm

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