Please join us in the beautifully crisp fall weather for an easy restoration activity at Carruthers Nature Preserve in Lake Forest.  We are continuing our collaboration with Lake Forest Open Lands Association, transitioning this property into a bird-friendly habitat along the north-south greenway of a branch of the Chicago River. Today we will collect seed from on-site native plant species and place them in paper bags.  On our December 4 workday, we will distribute the seeds so they settle in for spring growth.

Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and consider bug repellent as we will walk a small distance off the trail/boardwalks. The ground is dry at present.  Snacks and hot drinks will be provided.

Directions: If you are heading north of Route 41, turn left (west) on Westleigh Rd and drive 1/2 mile to Wallace Rd.  Turn right and park on the street. If you are on Waukegan Rd (Route 43), turn east onto Westleigh Rd, pass the West Skokie River entrance, turn left (north) and park along Wallace.  The sign for Carruthers is on the corner. https://maps.app.goo.gl/RGFAG74a9zKFtm3C6?g_st=i&utm_campaign=ac-im

Registration: Please email Maureen Marsh at firefeats@hotmail.com to let her know you will participate.