Birding 101 – Everything You Need to Know to Get Started!
JDCF was on location at the Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary for a Facebook Live event with a birding expert who shared great information on how to get started birding. This is a great activity for the entire family and can be done anywhere, even in your own backyard! Should you want to get away […] Read More
Oak Savanna Restoration at Horseshoe Mound Preserve
JDCF was on location at Horseshoe Mound Preserve today for a Facebook Live event to discuss the oak savanna restoration work taking place there. JDCF Executive Director, Steve Barg, was joined by Illinois Natural Area Surveyor, Randy Nyboer at the northern end of the preserve where historic oaks are being freed from the encroachment of […] Read More
Stream Ecology – A Virtual Lesson
Here is a great activity for the whole family – measure the health of a stream near you by looking for the small insects that live in it. JDCF broadcast a new Facebook Live program on stream ecology where Jess Carryer, our Outreach and Education Manager, showed us how to do a simple stream survey. […] Read More
Wild Foods – From Field to Table
When the world gives you garlic mustard, make pesto! JDCF went live recently with a new Facebook Live program. Jess Carryer, JDCF Outreach and Education Manager, showed us some common edibles that can be foraged close to home and then demonstrated how to make garlic mustard pesto. What a great use for this prolific invasive […] Read More