ECO-RESTORATION IN THE OAK SAVANNA

Upcoming 2026 dates:

Saturday January 17, 1-3:30 PM CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Saturday February 21, 1-3:30 PM

Saturday March 21, 1-3:30 PM

Help restore health to the oak savanna at the Alden Sedge Meadow McHenry County Conservation District site. We will be removing invasive brush around the oaks and stacking brush piles. It is a great opportunity to increase biodiversity in this rare ecosystem that provides habitat for a multitude of birds, insects and mammals.  A healthy oak savanna also provides storage and filtration of groundwater, carbon sequestration, and many other services.  It’s also good for our mental and physical health to be outside surrounded by natural beauty.

Please wear long pants and long sleeves, sturdy footwear, sunglasses or eye protection and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them.  We will have extra gloves, safety equipment and tools.  We will provide snacks.

This site is not open to the public except for these restoration days. Parking is at 15820 IL Route 173, Harvard, IL. Look for the “Small Waters” sign. Please let us know if you intend to come by sending an email