Events

Goals: Remove invasive bushes, plants, and tress. Examples include bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and plenty more! No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Moon Preserve Lead Steward: Janet Wiser. 309-532-4652 or email, Jlpwiser@yahoo.com Moon Preserve google maps

Breen-Champion Federal Lead Steward: Tracy Shepard 309-310-8771 Goals: Remove the old Christmas tree shed, remove invasive trees, bushes and plants. No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced

Step into the Mackinaw River for an unforgettable hands-on experience for all ages. Discover the animals that live beneath the waterline. With the help of local biologists, search for and learn about mussels that thrive throughout the Mackinaw River -- maybe some other creatures too! This popular program will sell out! Only 30 available slots.

Goals: Remove invasive bushes, plants, and tress. Examples include bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and plenty more! No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced physical activity such

Breen-Champion Federal Lead Steward: Tracy Shepard 309-310-8771 Goals: Remove the old Christmas tree shed, remove invasive trees, bushes and plants. No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced

Members of ParkLands Foundation are invited to the Annual Meeting of Members on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This is a free event with the option to purchase lunch ($20) or bring your own. Our ParkLands Lexington Preserve (2 Douglas Drive Lexington, IL 61753) will be the site for an optional hike at 10:00 a.m. Experienced

Goals: Remove invasive bushes, plants, and tress. Examples include bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and plenty more! No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced physical activity such

Breen-Champion Federal Lead Steward: Tracy Shepard 309-310-8771 Goals: Remove the old Christmas tree shed, remove invasive trees, bushes and plants. No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced

Breen-Champion Federal Lead Steward: Tracy Shepard 309-310-8771 Goals: Remove the old Christmas tree shed, remove invasive trees, bushes and plants. No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced

Goals: Remove invasive bushes, plants, and tress. Examples include bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and plenty more! No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced physical activity such

Join ParkLands Naturalists for a casual stroll through Kenyon Baller Preserve! We'll be pointing out interesting plants, wildlife, and whatever else nature decides to show us. Be sure to wear good walking shoes, outdoor attire, and bring binoculars and a camera if you have them. Please be mindful that these event hikes may involve walking

Breen-Champion Federal Lead Steward: Tracy Shepard 309-310-8771 Goals: Remove the old Christmas tree shed, remove invasive trees, bushes and plants. No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced