Upcoming Events:
Macro Mayhem
May 3rd
10am-12:30pm
Banner, IL
Help collect water quality data with PLC and Illinois River Biological Station! Abby Nordstrom will lead a macroinvertebrate sampling at Prairie Hills Wetland Reserve. These "macros" will help tell a story about the water quality of this protected greenspace.
Boots/waders provided! You must however bring your own curiosity!
Please register at the link below:
10am-12:30pm
Banner, IL
Help collect water quality data with PLC and Illinois River Biological Station! Abby Nordstrom will lead a macroinvertebrate sampling at Prairie Hills Wetland Reserve. These "macros" will help tell a story about the water quality of this protected greenspace.
Boots/waders provided! You must however bring your own curiosity!
Please register at the link below:
Conservation Tour: Home Garden
May 16th
4:30-6:30pm
Macomb, IL
This Conservation Tour invites you to explore the backyard of local biology professor Shawn Meagher!
Learn more about this tour and register at the link down below. Registration opens May 1st.
4:30-6:30pm
Macomb, IL
This Conservation Tour invites you to explore the backyard of local biology professor Shawn Meagher!
Learn more about this tour and register at the link down below. Registration opens May 1st.
Conservation Tour: Wellness Walk
May 31st
9am-11am
Macomb, IL
This Conservation Tour invites you out for a gentle walk at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary to experience the many health benefits of outdoor spaces. We will also be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of McDonough County Health Department who will be guest speakers as well!
Learn more about this tour and register at the link down below. Registration opens May 1st.
9am-11am
Macomb, IL
This Conservation Tour invites you out for a gentle walk at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary to experience the many health benefits of outdoor spaces. We will also be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of McDonough County Health Department who will be guest speakers as well!
Learn more about this tour and register at the link down below. Registration opens May 1st.
Elwood Work Days
May 18th and 22st
9am-Noon
Peoria, IL
Join our monthly third Sunday or Wednesday work days at Elwood Wildlife Preserve! Led entirely by volunteers, these work days aim to improve wildlife habitat.
If you want to contact one of the lead volunteers, you can reach out to Ed Coleman at colemane296@gmail.com or John Meyers at 7737meyers@gmail.com.
9am-Noon
Peoria, IL
Join our monthly third Sunday or Wednesday work days at Elwood Wildlife Preserve! Led entirely by volunteers, these work days aim to improve wildlife habitat.
If you want to contact one of the lead volunteers, you can reach out to Ed Coleman at colemane296@gmail.com or John Meyers at 7737meyers@gmail.com.
Reach out to our Program Coordinator, Jaime Webb, if you have ideas for an event you would like to see or want to partner with us on. Email pc@prairiehillsrcd.org or call 309-833-4747 for any general questions about events, including about access and accommodation.