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Volunteer

Land Protection

JDCF is looking for volunteers to help make sure that our preserves and conservation easements are being properly conserved…

Conservation Outreach

JDCF hosts a series of nature-based educational events throughout the year…

Stewardship

Volunteers will get out on the land to help battle invasive species, maintain trails, and much more…

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Upcoming Events

Fantastic Frogs & Friends Frog Walk

April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bring the whole family to Fantastic Frogs & Friends, a frog walk beginning on the east side of the Meeker Street footbridge along the Galena River Trail in downtown Galena, IL. Learn all about frogs and toads, join us in a toast to spring, and then take part in a guided hike down the trail […] Read More

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Bluebird & Red-headed Woodpecker Workshop

April 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Everyone is invited to enjoy a workshop on two of our most beautiful native birds, bluebirds and red-headed woodpeckers. This morning workshop will be filled with interesting and colorful information about these beautiful birds, including how you can help monitor bluebird trails and local woodpecker populations, and even attract them to your property. You are […] Read More

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JDCF’s Portage Site: A Center of Native American History

May 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

All tours are full.  Due to the amount of interest in this event, we are planning a fall tour.  Dates are TBD.

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Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary Grand Opening

June 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for the grand opening of our newest preserve, a 405-acre bird sanctuary donated to JDCF by former Stockton resident Nancy Hamill Winter.  We will be joined by the Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educational Center with Marshmallow, their Educational American White Pelican.  To date, there have been documented sightings of over 100 different […] Read More

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