Seed Collection Day - Lake in the Hills Fen

Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 1:00 PM (CDT)
Ages 6-255 · Co-Ed
Lake in the Hills Fen Conservation Area 1500 Jefferson Street Lake in the HillsIL  60156
Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 1:00 PM (CDT)
Ages 6-255 · Co-Ed
Lake in the Hills Fen Conservation Area 1500 Jefferson Street Lake in the HillsIL  60156

Seed Collection Day - Lake in the Hills Fen

Oct 11 (Saturday)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ages 6-255 · Co-Ed

Lake in the Hills Fen Conservation Area

Meeting Dates

Oct 11, 2025

Each Saturday from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

About This Activity

Description

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Join us for a seed collection day at Lake in the Hills Fen. These are led by our volunteer site stewards, collecting multiple species at once, and all seed collected will be sown this winter in restored areas.

Bring brown paper bags or buckets, gloves, and clippers if you have them, though these items may be borrowed as well. As always, be prepared to be outside with long pants, sturdy boots and bug spray. The steward will notify you of any specific parking instructions or cancellations due to weather.

All ages 6+ are welcome. Any volunteers ages 6-13 should come with a parent/guardian, and ages 14-17 may attend with a permission slip if their parent/guardian is not attending. The below minimum adult to youth ratio must be followed:

  • For ages 6-13, there must be at least 1 adult per 5 youth. A parent or guardian must be present if a child is attending without a group.
  • For ages 14 and older, there must be at least 1 adult per 10 youth.

Students fulfilling requirements and groups of five or more must register at least 1 week in advance.

For corporate or business groups, please contact Shawna Flavell at 815-678-4532 ext. 8204.


All activities are outdoors and off trail. Wear closed toe shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeved shirt. Dress for the weather and outdoor activities. Bring drinking water and heavy gloves (if you own them), sunscreen/insect repellent when needed.

Please contact our site stewards, Dave Schwaegler (davidschwaegler@gmail.com) or Margie Cook (margie.m.cook@gmail.com), if you have any questions on parking or cancellations due to weather.

Age Category

Adults and Families

Location

Lake in the Hills Fen – contact steward for parking location (varies)

Instructor

Jackie Bero

Organizer Info

  • McHenry County Conservation District

Map & Direction

Lake in the Hills Fen Conservation Area 1500 Jefferson Street Lake in the HillsIL  60156
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