NATURE
ADULT PROGRAMS
RESTORATION WORK DAYS
FREE Spring Wildflower Walks
Held at Lake Ellyn Park
Age: 18 & Up
Our spring wildflowers are often referred to as ephemerals due to their
brief spring blooms. Lake Ellyn Park is home to many of the native
plants that have faded away over the years due to human impact. Join
us for a morning walk to learn about these often overlooked beauties
that we are working hard to preserve. No registration required. (rf)
Age: All
Help clear invasive plants, cut and stack brush, plant native flowers,
trees and seeds, maintain trails and more. Please bring gloves if you
have them – we will supply the tools, safety glasses and extra gloves.
This is a great opportunity for scouts, families, and community groups.
If you plan to bring a group or have any questions, please contact
Renae Frigo at [email protected]. (rf)
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
Sa Mar. 9 9am-11am Ackerman Park
DAY DATE TIME FEE Sa Apr. 13 9am-11am Ellynwood Nature Preserve
Sa May 11 1pm-2pm Free Sa May 11 9am-11am Glen Ellyn Manor Park
Su May 19 1pm-2pm Free Sa Jun. 8 9am-11am Ackerman Park
Sa Jul. 13 9am-11am Churchill Park
Sa Aug. 10 9am-11am Maryknoll Park
Sa Sept. 14 9am-11am Lake Ellyn Park
Sa Oct. 12 9am-11am Churchill Park
Sa Nov. 9 9am-11am Glen Ellyn Manor Park
Sa Dec. 14 9am-11am Ackerman Park
FREE Guided Nature Walks
See locations below
Age: 18 & Up
These casual walks will be at a leisurely pace – rain or shine. On 5/15,
meet in front of the Lake Ellyn Boathouse for a walk to find spring
wildflowers among the oaks, and then walk a few blocks to Benjamin
Gault Bird Sanctuary. On 6/5, meet in the easternmost parking lot of
Churchill Woods Forest Preserve on St. Charles Road. We will meet
near the informational kiosk. No registration required. (rf)
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
W May 15 9am-10:30am Lake Ellyn and Gault Bird Sanctuary
W June 5 9am-10:30am Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
Sunset Nature & Forest Therapy Walk
Held at Churchill Park
Age: 18 & Up
Learn how to immerse yourself in natural settings through mindful
movements and observations, gain insights about local ecology, and
better understand the physical and mental benefits of this growing
practice. The experience ends with a tea ceremony. The walk will be
led by Jeanne Iovinelli, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. (rf)
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
114226 Sa June 8 6:30pm-8:30pm $10/$15
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SUSTAINABLE YARD TOUR
Age: 18 & Up
Would you like to learn how to make your yard more sustainable? The
tour kicks-off with a brief presentation that covers topics on native
and perennial plants, creating habitat, using less chemicals, growing
vegetables, and use of permeable surfaces, rain barrels and rain
gardens. Maps will be handed out after the presentation and you are
free to tour yards that showcase many of these green practices. Meet
at the Maryknoll Clubhouse at 9:00 AM.
REGISTER AT: www.TheConservationFoundation.org/events
DAY DATE TIME FEE
Sa June 22 9am-12pm $10