Weekend ISAM Events - May 15-16

Here we are already in the 3rd weekend of Invasive Species Awareness Month. So far over 30 events have already been held across the state as part of ISAM. We still have plenty of events during the rest of the month and this weekend has some great opportunities for Illinois' citizens to learn more about invasive species. As always, check out the ISAM calendar at: http://www.invasive.org/illinois/Calendar.html for full details.

Saturday, May 15th

Kane County - Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin Volunteer Workday

When: Saturday, May 15, 2010

Where: Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin - Kane County

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County Volunteer Workday

When: Saturday, May 15, 2010

Where: Dutch Creek/Pioneer Fen, Johnsburg

Midlothian Clean-up at Sundrop Prairie and Field Trip

When: Sat, May 15, 9am – 3pm

Where: Sundrop Prairie

Kane County - Aurora West Forest Preserve Volunteer Workday

When: Sat, May 15, 9am – 12pm

Where: Aurora West Forest Preserve - Kane County

Nachusa Grasslands - Eight Oaks – Weed Season

When: Sat, May 15, 9am – 12pm

Where: Nachusa Grasslands (Lee/Ogle counties)

St. Charles Park District Volunteer Workday - Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve

When: Sat, May 15, 9am – 12pm

Where: Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve - On Route 31, north of St. Charles

Ted Stone Preserve - Volunteer Workday

When: Sat, May 15, 9am – 12pm

Where: Ted Stone Preserve, La Grange Road and 67th St., Hodgkins

War Bluff Sanctuary - Weed Watch Bio-Blitz

When: Sat, May 15, 9:30am – 12:30pm

Where: War Bluff Sanctuary - Golconda

The Gardens at SIUE invasive plant species event

When: Sat, May 15, 10am – 2pm

Where: The Gardens at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Invasive Plant Presentation and Identification Hike

When: Sat, May 15, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Where: Barkhausen Wetlands Center - Ullin, Illinois

Sunday, May 16th

Oak Woodlands Wellness Checkup

When: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Where: Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake

Chicago Park District Volunteer Stewardship Day

When: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Where: Nichols Park

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County Volunteer Workday

When: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Where: Ryder's Woods, Woodstock

Lake County Forest Preserve District Volunteer Workday, European Buckthorn Removal

When: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Where: Buffalo Creek and Wright Woods Forest Preserves, Lake County