Taking Care of Our Natural Areas

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FCCA Waiver

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• You MUST confirm your attendance at least ONE day before for ALL activities (call, email, etc.).
• Masks are required to be with you during all activities.
• You must be able to transport yourself to the site listed.
• Both waivers must be completed and submitted before the workday.

DNR Volunteer Waiver

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.

Franklin Creek is a State Natural Area and is maintained to benefit the plants and animals that live here. 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: 
Workdays are on Thursday mornings and the last Saturday of the month from 9AM until Noon. 

Please RSVP at least one day in advance.

Trail Clean Up
If you are interested in helping clear the pre-existing 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 have to be approved by the Illinois DNR and are tentative until volunteers have signed up and been notified. 

July 19, 2020
August 15, 2020