9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Laura Helmich, NLI's FIeld Biologist, will lead a volunteer restoration day at Lost Flora Fen on Raccoon Creek, located at 5565 Yale Bridge Road, Rockton IL. Meet by the barn. Start time: 9 am to noon (work the whole time or less, whatever fits your schedule).Tasks will include cleaning up some downed trees on the edge of one of the crop fields near the barn and piling and burning the material. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Bring work gloves if you have them (Laura will have some available as well) and drinking water. If you plan to help and have any questions please email Laura at lhelmich@naturalland.org

Lost Flora Fen on Raccoon Creek is Natural Land Institute’s second largest preserve, at nearly 400 acres. Raccoon Creek meanders through it, there is a boardwalk in the northern part where the fen is, there are agricultural fields and natural areas.

Volunteers will help with restoring fields to native grassland habitat, maintenance of the boardwalk, mowing, seeding, prescribed burns and other tasks as needed.

Dress for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves, water bottle, and snacks if you like.

Contact Tyler Pellegrini, NLI’s Restoration Ecologist, to let him know you want to help or if you have questions. 815/970-5012, tpellegrini@naturalland.org.

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