Habitat Restoration at Illinois Beach State Park

Join a friendly group of volunteers in restoring the unique dunesland ecosystem at Illinois Beach State Park!

No experience with restoration, but love nature and want to make a difference? All are welcome! Mentorship, hands-on learning, yummy treats, and good discussion provided 🙂

Collect seeds of native plants
Feast with friends
Explore our local ecosystems
Go home knowing you made an impact

We will meet at the Hosah Park Parking Lot a few minutes before 9am. We will improve endangered turtle habitat by removing invasive woody shrubs (buckthorn and honeysuckle) and some native trees that are encroaching in sensitive areas (eastern cottonwood). Then, we will burn it all in a brush pile on the beach! Bring water and a snack to share if you'd like. All work tools provided. Everyone is invited to come, learn, lead, eat and make a difference.

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This is a recurring event and while the organizer may not attend every time, there will be a group waiting to welcome you at the Nature Center!