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UID:10001132-1765011600-1765022400@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Harms Flatwoods
DESCRIPTION:In the village of Skokie\, east of the Chicago River’s North Branch\, Harms Flatwoods is dominated by huge old bur and swamp white oaks\, with an understory of black ash\, winterberry\, hazelnut and other native trees and shrubs. \nIn January of 2017\, Harms Flatwoods was dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve\, in recognition of its unique ecology. Illinois Nature Preserve designation affords the strongest degree of protection for Illinois natural areas. \nDirections: Meet at the Harms Woods North lot\, Old Orchard Road and Harms Road. \nFor more information or to volunteer contact:\nJette Thomassen at 773-255-6077 or Harms Flatwoods \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/harms-flatwoods-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Harms Flatwoods\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Harms Flatwoods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harms Flatwoods":MAILTO:harms_flatwoods@northbranchrestoration.org
GEO:42.06757;-87.77213
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251112T213555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T213555Z
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SUMMARY:Watersmeet Prairie Grove
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Named for the joining of the Middle and East Forks of the North Branch of the Chicago River\, Watersmeet Prairie Grove has a wide variety of communities\, from a limey\, wet woods with unusual species such as skunk cabbage\, marsh marigold\, dog violet and fen goldenrod to open prairie shrubland with mountain blue-eyed grass\, golden sedge\, and willow aster. \nDirections: This site is located in the village of Northfield. From the Edens Expressway exit at Lake Avenue West. Go west to Wagner Road\, turn north and take Wagner to Winnetka Road\, go east on Winnetka 3/4 mile. Park on Avon Ave\, a side street to the north of Winnetka Road. We meet near the Forest Preserve sign\, at the northwest corner of the site. \nPlease RSVP (below). For more information contact John Berg at (815) 919-4916 and Eileen Sutter (773) 706-4533 or Watersmeet[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/watersmeet-prairie-grove-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Watersmeet Prairie Grove\, 1899 winnetka road\, northfield\, il\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Watersmeet Prairie Grove
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watersmeet Prairie Grove":MAILTO:watersmeet@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251112T220703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T220703Z
UID:10001145-1765015200-1765026000@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Forest Glen Woods
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]An important corridor for migratory birds\, Forest Glen is part of the Lower North Branch Preserves. This unique woodland\, savanna\, and floodplain ecosystem needs help from our volunteer community to remove invasive plants\, collect and distribute native seeds\, and reduce erosion issues. Join the North Branch Restoration Project with the Centennial Volunteers to learn how! \nGather at the Forest Glen parking lot\, located at 5420 N. Forest Glen Ave in Chicago. \nFor more information or to volunteer contact: \nBill Tucker at 312-206-5928 or Deb Gohr at Forest Glen[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/forest-glen-woods-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Forest Glen Woods Forest Preserve\, 5420 N Forest Glen Ave\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:Forest Glen Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Forest Glen Woods":MAILTO:forestglen_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20250718T210828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T165558Z
UID:10001102-1765098000-1765108800@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Harms Woods East
DESCRIPTION:Harms Woods East\nis a mixture of upland woods\, floodplain and wet woods lying east of the Chicago River. Work at this part of the site began in 2012 with brush removal and seeding of native woodland seeds.The close-by North Branch bike trail offers views of more fine oak woodlands. \nDirections: The meeting place for workdays at Harms Woods East is the Harms Woods South parking lot (Groves 1 & 2) on the west side of Harms Road. In the event that lot is flooded\, please meet at the Harms Woods Central parking lot (Groves 3 & 4) on the west side of Harms Road. \nFor more information or to volunteer contact:\nKaren Glennemeier  at (224) 548-9538 or\nemail  Harms Woods East \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/harms-woods-east-2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Harms East Forest Preserve\, 265 Harms Road\, Morton Grove\, il
CATEGORIES:Harms Woods East
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harms Woods East":MAILTO:harmswoods_east@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T015952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T015952Z
UID:10001154-1765101600-1765112400@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Miami Woods and Prairie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Miami Woods Forest Preserve covers 112 acres stretching along the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River from Oakton Street northward to Dempster Street.  It is bounded on the west side by Caldwell Avenue\, Waukegan Road and development at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Dempster Street. The land on the east side of the river forms the Saint Paul Woods Forest Preserve. \nThe main parking lot is on Caldwell about 1/4 mile north of Oakton where there is easy access to the bike path which runs from Devon Avenue to the Botanic Garden.  From the bike path you can see and enjoy nature in the river\, woodlands and the Miami Prairie.  Things you may see include birds\, butterflies\, and native grasses and flowers that blossom and change throughout the seasons. \nMiami Woods and Prairie contain important remnants of the original grasslands and woodlands that formed the natural heritage of the greater Chicago area. (See the Chicago Wilderness Atlas and Recovery Plan at www.chicagowilderness.org) The ultimate goal within Miami Woods and Prairie (except the turf grass picnic areas) is to achieve restoration to the highest ecological condition possible using a minimum amount of management intervention. Our approach is to restore natural processes so that the area will become as self sustaining as possible. \nRestoration of the woods and prairie by Volunteers of the North Branch Restoration Project has been underway for more than 30 years.  Following a five year moratorium\, work resumed late in 2001 with thousands of hours of volunteer effort contributed annually since then.  In addition to regular North Branch workdays\, workdays have been held on multiple occasions for four elementary schools\, a high school\, three colleges\, and the Goldman Sachs company.  Help is also received regularly from the Friends of Morton Grove Forest Preserves.  Restoration activities concentrate on removal of invasive brush and weeds\, and on gathering and distributing hundreds of kinds of native seed from within the North Branch watershed. \nFurther information is available in the 2005 annual report Restoring Nature in Miami Woods\, or on the website of the Cook County Forest Preserve. \nDirections: Located on the east side of Caldwell\, two blocks north of Oakton. Meet in the parking lot for Miami Woods. \nTo volunteer or for more information contact: For more information\, contact Mike Andrews (773) 405-7132\, Mike Bingaman (773) 203-3447) or email Miami Woods Prairie[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/miami-woods-and-prairie-2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Miami Woods Forest Preserve\, 8200 N Caldwell Ave\, Niles\, IL
CATEGORIES:Miami Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miami Woods & Prairie":MAILTO:miami_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000
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CREATED:20251113T022301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T022301Z
UID:10001160-1765101600-1765112400@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Somme Woods South
DESCRIPTION:  \nSomme Woods South Parking for these workdays is on a residential street. See below. \nTo volunteer or for more information contact:  Linda Masters \nFor workdays at Somme Woods South\, park only on the south side of Ferndale Avenue\, a residential street.  Pick up tools at the driveway/garage at 1625 Ferndale\, a brown house located mid-block\, then follow the flags between the houses to the worksite. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/somme-woods-south-2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Somme Woods South\, 1625 Ferndale Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Somme Woods South
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T024505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T024505Z
UID:10001167-1765616400-1765627200@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Somme Woods
DESCRIPTION:Somme Woods has bur and white oak savannas and woodlands with massive old oaks\, open marshes\, and ephemeral ponds. Rich with native plants and animals\, the savannas and woodlands are being restored to their original beauty. Great horned owls and red-tailed hawks nest and hunt here alongside coyotes\, raccoons\, and opossums. \nPlease RSVP (below). For more information contact Eriko Kojima at (847) 322-7420 \nDirections: Park in the Somme Woods lot on the north side of Dundee Road\, just east of Waukegan Road. Map address is 1714 Dundee Road\, Northbrook. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/somme-woods-2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Somme Woods\, 1714 Dundee Road\, Northbrook\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Somme Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somme Woods":MAILTO:somme_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T032430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T032430Z
UID:10001177-1765616400-1765627200@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Linne Woods
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nLinne Woods boasts such spring wildflowers as windflower and toothwort under a canopy of oaks and hickories with an understory of ironwood and black cherry. \nDirections: For Linne Woods north\, go west from the Edens on Dempster street about 1.5 miles. The forest preserve entrance will be on the north side of the street directly across from McDonalds. Follow the winding road all the way back until it dead-ends at the turn-around circle. \nPlease RSVP (below). For more information contact:\nMarian Thill (north) at  (847) 966-0231 Linne Woods[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/linne-woods-2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Linne Woods\, 6316 Dempster\, Morton Grove\, il\, 60053
CATEGORIES:Linne Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linne Woods":MAILTO:linne_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T034832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T171502Z
UID:10001185-1765702800-1765713600@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Wayside Woods  & Prairie
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The village of Morton Grove has a constellation of sites. One of the fine prairie restorations along the North Branch is Wayside Woods Prairie. A former baseball diamond is now covered with prairie flowers joining two small\, high quality prairie remnants.  Many of the classic prairie plants are found here\, including grasses such as big bluestem\, switch grass and northern dropseed; stiff and Riddell’s goldenrods; tall coreopsis\, prairie dock\, compass plant and many others. \nDirections: Meet at Wayside Woods Prairie Forest Preserve parking lot on the west side of Lehigh Ave.\, a few blocks east of Waukegan Road and just north of Dempster.  \nTo volunteer or for more information\, contact: \nLarry Hodak  at Wayside Woods & Prairie[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/wayside-woods-prairie-2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Wayside Forest Preserve\, 8874 Lehigh Ave\, Morton Grove\, il\, 60053
CATEGORIES:Wayside Prairie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wayside Woods & Prairie":MAILTO:wayside_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T033911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T022532Z
UID:10001181-1765706400-1765717200@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Labagh-Hernandez Woods
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Located on the North Branch of the Chicago River\, LaBagh is an important stopover point for birds during their spring and fall migration journeys. Most of LaBagh is made up of floodplain and savanna communities dominated by swamp white oak\, which thrives in wet conditions. The floodplain contains ponds and marshes that were carved out by the river hundreds of years ago. The upland areas are drier\, but often wet in the spring and fall due to poor-draining soils that allow standing water to accumulate. Join volunteers in restoring this special site along the Chicago River with a unique focus on planting native shrubs to provide bird habitat and food. \nYouth under 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school\, scouts\, faith-based). Volunteers under age 18 must have their volunteer waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. \nVolunteer workdays are held two or more times a month at LaBagh. Contact labaghvolunteers@gmail.com to join our email announcement list. \nDirections: Enter Forest Preserve at 5275 N. Cicero\, then follow yellow volunteer signs. \nTo volunteer or for more information\, contact the Labagh team.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/labagh-hernandez-woods-2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Labagh-Hernandez Woods\, 5275 N. Cicero\, Chicago\, il
CATEGORIES:Labagh Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaBagh Woods":MAILTO:labagh_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T174930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T174930Z
UID:10001188-1765706400-1765717200@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:St Paul Woods
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]St Paul Woods is an inviting oak-hickory woodland situated east of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Like many of our native woodlands\, it needs management to clear invasive brush and trees to restore the original structure. With increased sunlight\, the wildflowers and grasses will once again add to the beauty of the woods. Join North Branch Restoration Project volunteers as we remove buckthorn and other weedy species\, protecting our native ecosystems. \nThe pre-settlement Public Land Survey (PLS) indicates the entire site (N & S) was originally timbered with diverse trees including bur oak\, white oak\, hickory\, elm\, ash\, and basswood. The open canopy fostered a rich understory\, including young oak seedlings. In the absence of fire\, sugar maple and basswood now account for most if not all of the new growth\, shading out the vast majority of the plants on the forest floor. Coupled with an over-abundant deer population\, the natural community struggled to renew itself. Management is bringing back the conditions that promote a healthy woodland. \nRSVP below. For more information\, contact Mike Andrews (773) 405-7132\, Mike Bingaman (773) 203-3447) or email St Paul Woods . \nDirections: Enter the driveway north off 6500 Oakton Ave\, across from Natchez Ave in Morton Grove. Look for yellow Volunteer signs at parking areas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/st-paul-woods-2025-12-14/
LOCATION:St Paul Woods Forest Preserve\, 6500 Oakton Ave\, Morton Grove\, il\, 60053
CATEGORIES:St Paul Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Paul Woods":MAILTO:st.paul_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251112T213941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T213941Z
UID:10001138-1766221200-1766232000@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Watersmeet Prairie Grove
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Named for the joining of the Middle and East Forks of the North Branch of the Chicago River\, Watersmeet Prairie Grove has a wide variety of communities\, from a limey\, wet woods with unusual species such as skunk cabbage\, marsh marigold\, dog violet and fen goldenrod to open prairie shrubland with mountain blue-eyed grass\, golden sedge\, and willow aster. \nDirections: This site is located in the village of Northfield. From the Edens Expressway exit at Lake Avenue West. Go west to Wagner Road\, turn north and take Wagner to Winnetka Road\, go east on Winnetka 3/4 mile. Park on Avon Ave\, a side street to the north of Winnetka Road. We meet near the Forest Preserve sign\, at the northwest corner of the site. \nPlease RSVP (below). For more information contact John Berg at (815) 919-4916 and Eileen Sutter (773) 706-4533 or Watersmeet[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/watersmeet-prairie-grove-2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Watersmeet Prairie Grove\, 1899 winnetka road\, northfield\, il\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Watersmeet Prairie Grove
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watersmeet Prairie Grove":MAILTO:watersmeet@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T180211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T180211Z
UID:10001192-1766221200-1766232000@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Somme Prairie Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Located in the village of Northbrook\, in northern Cook County\, these forest preserves span the original continuum of prairie to the west and north and savanna and woodland to the east and south. \nSomme Prairie Nature Preserve\, dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1984\, is gently rolling land on that includes part of the floodplain of the West Fork of the Chicago River’s North Branch. Approximately three acres of high quality prairie hold a remnant of the rich flora that once covered much of the state. Plants with names like cream false indigo\, hoary puccoon\, and tuberous Indian plantain color the landscape. \nDirections: This site is the westernmost of the three Sommes. On workdays\, we meet in the post office parking lot on the north side of Dundee Road\, approximately a quarter mile west of the Metra tracks. \nPlease RSVP (below).  For more information\, contact:\nLaurel Ross at (773) 218-0850 or Lisa Musgrave at (847)401-3067[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/somme-prairie-nature-preserve-2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Somme Prairie Nature Preserve\, 800 Western Ave\, Northbrook\, il\, 60062
CATEGORIES:Somme Prairie Nature Preserve
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somme Prairie Nature Preserve":MAILTO:somme_naturepreserve@northbranchrestoration.org
GEO:42.1382052;-87.8386918
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251112T221044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T221044Z
UID:10001146-1766224800-1766235600@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Forest Glen Woods
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]An important corridor for migratory birds\, Forest Glen is part of the Lower North Branch Preserves. This unique woodland\, savanna\, and floodplain ecosystem needs help from our volunteer community to remove invasive plants\, collect and distribute native seeds\, and reduce erosion issues. Join the North Branch Restoration Project with the Centennial Volunteers to learn how! \nGather at the Forest Glen parking lot\, located at 5420 N. Forest Glen Ave in Chicago. \nFor more information or to volunteer contact: \nBill Tucker at 312-206-5928 or Deb Gohr at Forest Glen[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/forest-glen-woods-2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Forest Glen Woods Forest Preserve\, 5420 N Forest Glen Ave\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:Forest Glen Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Forest Glen Woods":MAILTO:forestglen_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T181424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T181424Z
UID:10001196-1766224800-1766235600@northbranchrestoration.org
SUMMARY:Bunker North Flatwoods
DESCRIPTION:Bunker North Flatwoods gets its cathedral-like character from the large old pin oaks that dominate the canopy. Join the North Branch Restoration Project and Centennial Volunteers as we restore this oak woodland to health! This 76 acre site is new to restoration and will depend on the community of volunteers to remove invasive species\, spread native seed\, and much more. The preserve is also home to some beautiful spring ephemerals. \nDirections: Enter the preserve from Harts Road\, just west of Touhy and Caldwell. The approximate address is 6600 W Harts Road in Niles\, IL. \nPlease RSVP (below). For more information\, contact Mike Andrews (773) 405-7132\, Mike Bingaman (773) 203-3447) or email Bunker North Flatwoods
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/bunker-north-flatwoods-2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Bunker North Flatwoods\, 6600 West Harts Road\, Niles\, IL
CATEGORIES:Bunker North Flatwoods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bunker North Flatwoods":MAILTO:bunkernorth_flatwoods@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T130000
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SUMMARY:Somme Woods South
DESCRIPTION:  \nSomme Woods South Parking for these workdays is on a residential street. See below. \nTo volunteer or for more information contact:  Linda Masters \nFor workdays at Somme Woods South\, park only on the south side of Ferndale Avenue\, a residential street.  Pick up tools at the driveway/garage at 1625 Ferndale\, a brown house located mid-block\, then follow the flags between the houses to the worksite. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/somme-woods-south-2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Somme Woods South\, 1625 Ferndale Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Somme Woods South
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somme Woods South":MAILTO:sommewoods_south@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T183610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T183610Z
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SUMMARY:Somme Prairie Grove
DESCRIPTION:Somme Prairie Grove is a mosaic of prairie\, savanna\, and woodland. Flowers and grasses such as purple milkweed\, cream gentian\, bottlebrush grass\, and Joe Pye weed contribute to its high quality. Indian grass\, rattlesnake master\, wild quinine\, and purple prairie clover thrive in its open areas. Rare birds and butterflies once again populate its prairies and groves. For photos and details on wildlife and flora. For a virtual tour of the site\, click here. \nTo volunteer or for more information contact:  Eriko Kojima at (847) 322-7420 \nDirections: The workday meeting place is the Forest Preserve parking lot on the north side of Dundee\, just east of Waukegan \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/somme-prairie-grove-2025-12-25/
LOCATION:Somme Prairie Grove\, 1714 Dundee Rd\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Somme Prairie Grove
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somme Prairie Grove":MAILTO:somme_prairiegrove@northbranchrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251115T163659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T163659Z
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SUMMARY:Harms Woods
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This fine oak woodland lies on the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River in the village of Glenview. Several different species of oak are represented here; red oaks are more prevalent closer to the river while white and bur oaks are more plentiful as you move west up the moraine. In the wetter upland areas\, on top of the moraine\, swamp white oaks thrive. \nHarms is notable for its rich native flora. In late March or April\, visitors can enjoy the earliest of our spring wildflowers\, including such lovelies as toothwort\, hepatica\, bloodroot and trout lily.A little later\, they may be treated to displays of wildflowers with lyrical names like yellow pimpernel\, Jack-in-the-pulpit\, spring beauty and golden alexanders.The site is unusually rich in native woodland shrubs. Native yellow and red honeysuckles bloom in summer; maple-leaved viburnum turns a gorgeous magenta in the fall; while a bit later the delicate yellow flowers of witch hazel grace the fall woods. \nFor bird watchers\, Harms Woods is a great place to enjoy the spring and fall migratory seasons\, as a great variety of warblers pass through. Visitors should also watch for the great horned owls\, hairy woodpeckers\, red-eyed vireos and yellow-billed cuckoos that are among the nesting birds of Harms. \nDirections: Meet at the forest preserve Glenview Woods parking lot on the west side of Harms Road\, just south of Glenview Road. \nRSVP below. For more information or to volunteer contact:\nJane and John Balaban  (847)  644-8184[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/harms-woods-2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Glenview Woods parking lot\, west side of Harms Road\, just south of Glenview Rd.\, 721 Harms Road\, Glenview\, Il
CATEGORIES:Harms Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094304
CREATED:20251113T024750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T024750Z
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SUMMARY:Somme Woods
DESCRIPTION:Somme Woods has bur and white oak savannas and woodlands with massive old oaks\, open marshes\, and ephemeral ponds. Rich with native plants and animals\, the savannas and woodlands are being restored to their original beauty. Great horned owls and red-tailed hawks nest and hunt here alongside coyotes\, raccoons\, and opossums. \nPlease RSVP (below). For more information contact Eriko Kojima at (847) 322-7420 \nDirections: Park in the Somme Woods lot on the north side of Dundee Road\, just east of Waukegan Road. Map address is 1714 Dundee Road\, Northbrook. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northbranchrestoration.org/event/somme-woods-2025-12-28/
LOCATION:Somme Woods\, 1714 Dundee Road\, Northbrook\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Somme Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somme Woods":MAILTO:somme_woods@northbranchrestoration.org
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