Taking Care of Our Natural Areas

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Yellow Sweet Clover invading a remnant hill prairie.

Eric Thomas removes Yellow Sweet Clover from a remnant hill prairie.

Hilltop Prairie free from invasive Yellow Sweet Clover.

Land stewardship is essential to our future. By preserving, restoring, and maintaining our natural areas we gain a better understanding of the world around us. Whether this means joining us to pick up trash, remove invasive species, or collect seeds, taking care of the land will give you a sense of wonder and appreciation for the smallest flowers and the tallest trees. ​

​Please wear appropriate clothing (long pants, close toe shoes, etc.), bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen. Volunteer days will start at 9 a.m and leave from 1480 Old Mill Road, Franklin Grove.

2020 Dates: TBD
April
May
June
July
August
September

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Trail Clean Up
Starting in 2020, we will be adding some trail workdays. If you are interested in helping take care of the trails at Franklin Creek State Natural Area and would like to get involved, please contact us by phone (815.456.2718) or email. 

These workdays need a minimum of 10 people signed up no later than THREE weeks before the workday. 

The following dates are tentative and will be canceled if there are not at least 10 people committed THREE weeks before the set date.

June 20, 2020
July 18, 2020
August 15, 2020