Conservation
Sangamon River Fall Clean-up
Lincoln Park West Lincoln Park Drive, Decatur, IL, United StatesHazen Bridge Workday
Hazen Bridge 301 CR2600N, Mahomet, IllinoisJoin us for a workday at the historic Hazen Bridge. We will mostly work on the grounds, cleaning and clearing. We will also attempt to improve the canoe launch point at the river. Some tools will be available for all, but please bring your own tools if you prefer.
Lincoln Memorial Parkway Landscaping Project
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial 39.805351, -89.104150, Decatur, IllinoisA public celebration of the plantings and partnerships with the Macon County Highway Department and many volunteer citizens and organizations. Read more.....
Restoration Work Day at Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial 39.805351, -89.104150, Decatur, IllinoisMacon County Community Environmental Council Quarterly Membership Meeting
Decatur Public Library - Madden Auditorium 130 N Franklin Street, Decatur, IL, United States2nd Annual Mudpuppy Festival
Monticello Brewing Company 212 S. Independence Street, Monticello, IL2nd Annual Mudpuppy Festival scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 1-4 pm at the Monarch Brewing Company in Monticello. Mudpuppies are a threatened species of salamander that sound like a puppy barking when on land. And, we have them right here in Monticello in the Sangamon River! Check out this YouTube video to see one in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pcuKcGZ8ns
Land Conservation Foundation’s Stewardship Saturdays
Sangamon River Corridor Preserve 802 Allerton Rd, Monticello, IllinoisJoin the Land Conservation Foundation's Stewardship Saturdays at its Sangamon River Corridor Reserve near Monticello. Meet at the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve on Allerton Road, just west of the Monticello Golf Club, from 9:00-11:00 am. Interested volunteers need only bring a pair of work gloves and their drinking water or snacks, if desired. LCF will have any tools if necessary.
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial–Restoration Work Day
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial 39.805351, -89.104150, Decatur, IllinoisWe are removing bush honeysuckle plus garlic mustard, mulching trails, and cleaning park facilities. Please wear gloves. We appreciate any amount of time you can give so come enjoy the signs of spring and meet new friends. For more information contact: Judy Parrish, jparrish@millikin.edu Roslyn O’Conner, ROConner@millikin.edu Our Facebook page at Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial The park is about 10 miles straight west of Decatur. Take Route 36 past Harristown to Lincoln Trail Memorial Parkway; go south four miles. The park is on the east side of the road.
Great Garlic Mustard Hunt-Sangamon River Corridor Reserve, Monticello
Sangamon River Corridor Preserve 802 Allerton Rd, Monticello, IllinoisJoin the Land Conservation Foundation in helping us get rid of garlic mustard, an invasive plant that quickly overruns our natural environment, eliminating the native plants that we enjoy and that support wildlife. The Great Garlic Mustard Hunt 2019 will come to the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve on April 13 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Meet us at the parking lot on Allerton Road at 1:00 p.m. Bring work gloves and water/snacks. Leader: John Marlin, LCF Director
Great Garlic Mustard Hunt-Mettler Woods Nature Preserve, Clinton
Mettler Woods Nature Preserve, Clinton 5991 500 E., Clinton, IL, United StatesJoin the Land Conservation Foundation in helping us get rid of garlic mustard, an invasive plant that quickly overruns our natural environment, eliminating the native plants that we enjoy and that support wildlife. Meet us at the Mettler Woods parking lot at 1:00 pm, which is located at 5991 500 E., Clinton (take I-72W to Exit 172, IL-10; follow IL-10, turn left onto 500E/N 500/Green Valley Rd). Bring work gloves and water/snacks. If you are interested in carpooling, meet at the Champaign Schnucks parking lot at 9:00 am in the NW corner. Leader: Derek Liebert, LCF Director