Chicago Wilderness Brush Pile Burn Boss Training Ages 18+ November 4 & 5, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Code: 8777 Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park Take the first step towards being certified as a Chicago Wilderness Brush Pile Burn Boss*. In this regionally accepted training, learn how to properly construct, safely ignite, monitor, and secure brush piles as part of restoration projects. Understand the pre- and post-burn communication requirements, become confident in utilizing weather data, supervising others around a burn pile, and making site observations that will inform decisions at workdays. *This course does not certify you to manage prescription fire. Participants must be a current volunteer at an agency, non-profit, or other organization that manages or owns land and has the environmental permits, guidance, and policies in place to conduct brush burning and complete exam at the end of classroom session . Fifteen hours of reported stewardship experience or the recommendation of agency staff or a site steward experienced with brush pile burning are required for enrollment. (This training is not intended for private individual landowner.) VOLUNTEER RESTORATION DAYS — Here is a great outdoor service opportunity for scouts and high school students, as well as individuals and families with children over age six. Tools and equipment provided. Dress for weather and off-trail activities. Wear sturdy footwear and work gloves. RSVP directly to the restoration day leader or sign up online: MCCD.me/RestorationRSVP . Note: Students fulfilling requirements and groups of five or more should sign-up at least 1 week in advance. Corporate/business groups, contact Shawna Flavell at 815-338-6223. L ocation – map inside back cover m onth Ly schedu Le s ite steward – ca LL before you go ! SATURDAYS Alden Sedge Meadow South, Alden/ Harvard Parking: 15820 IL Route 173, Harvard 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 11/24 1 - 3:30 pm Jack & Judy Speer, [email protected] or (815) 690-6240 Boger Bog, Bull Valley Parking: 2100 Cherry Valley Rd, Bull Valley 9/23, 10/28, 11/24, 11/25 10 am - 1 pm Ders Anderson, [email protected] or (815) 451-8496 Cotton Creek Marsh, Island Lake Parking: behind St. John Lutheran Church 405 W State Rd #176, Island Lake Saturdays Contact Site Steward for times. Mike Bouska (815) 759 - 0731 Dufield (McConnell Entrance ), Woodstock Parking: 11418 McConnell Rd. Woodstock 9/9, 10/14, 11/11 9 am - Noon Jeff Schumacher & Mike Evans , [email protected] or (815) 575-8080 Exner Marsh, Lake in the Hills Contact Steward for parking location 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 11/24 9 am - Noon Len Bannon, [email protected] or (847) 669-1381 Glacial Park, Ringwood Parking: 8320 Macwood Drive, Richmond 9/30, 10/28, 11/24, 11/25 10 am - 1 pm Jim Andrews, [email protected] Pioneer Fen, Johnsburg Park on east side of Berkshire & North Devonshire intersection, McHenry 9/9, 10/14, 11/11 9:30 am - Noon Pat Sullivan-Schroyer, [email protected] or 815-675-9004 Stickney Run, McHenry Parking: Varies — contact steward 9/9, 10/21, 11/18 9 am - Noon Pete Jackson, [email protected] or (224) 612-1803 VARIABLE Boone Creek, Woodstock Parking: 916 Cold Springs Rd, Woodstock 9/20, 10/18, 11/15 2 - 4 pm Brandie Dunn, [email protected] (815) 347-2247 Coral Woods, Marengo Parking: 7400 Somerset Dr, Marengo Flexible - Contact Site Steward Available weekdays & weekends Bonnie Leahy, [email protected] or (815) 923-2208 High Point, Harvard Parking: Varies — contact steward 9/12, 10/10, 11/14 9 am - 1 pm Orrin Bangert & Randy Stowe, [email protected] or (815) 943-6333 Oakwood Hills Fen, Oakwood Hills Parking: L akewood Dr. & E Park Lane 9/18 9 am - Noon Patrick Boros & Jim Anderson, [email protected] or 847-639-6547 The Hollows, Cary Parking: Varies — contact steward Contact Site Steward for dates. Margie Szymanskyj, [email protected] Fel-Pro RRR Disc Golf Course, Crystal Lake Parking: 1520 Crystal Lake Rd, Cary Contact Site Steward for dates. Michael Castiglione, [email protected] or (773) 820-2767 Día de Restauración Ages 6+ Bilingual & Family-Friendly Sunday, Sept 17, 1-4 p.m. Rush Creek, Harvard Code: 8679 Acompáñanos para restaurar y manejar los recursos naturales en nuestra comunidad! Las actividades de restauración incluyen la eliminación de especies invasoras o la recolecciónde semillas de plantas nativas. No se necesita experiencia. ¡Se proporcionarán herramientas y un refrigerio! Join us to restore and manage natural resources in our community! Restoration activities include removing invasive species or collecting native plant seeds. No experience necessary. Tools and a snack will be provided! ¿Preguntas? Contacto Sandra Balleño at [email protected] 10 Landscapes | Fall 2023