About Us

We work with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, helping to protect and restore nature along the north branch of the Chicago River.

We gather weekly throughout the year to remove invasive plants and promote the native flora in the natural communities where we volunteer. We monitor changes as restoration proceeds, educate the public about the value and vulnerabilities of the Forest Preserves, and advocate for their continued care.

We welcome all who care about nature to join us in this rewarding work! Both curious beginners and experienced volunteers, all from diverse backgrounds, work side-by-side in a number of different roles to care for the land.

We work at more than 20 management areas along the Chicago River from LaBagh Woods in Chicago to Somme Preserves in Northbrook, as well as Glenview Park District’s Air Station Prairie to the west.

We offer a hands-on way to interact with nature, helping to restore health and vigor to the land through stewardship. Along with many groups presently involved in ecological restoration of native habitats, North Branch Restoration Project has been hailed as a model for citizen involvement.