Friends of Nachusa Grasslands

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Friends of Nachusa Grasslands Friends of Nachusa Grasslands is a nonprofit, tax exempt entity created by Nachusa volunteers. No dogs or other pets are allowed at the preserve.

While we encourage fans to share thoughts and opinions on Friends of Nachusa Grasslands’ social media pages, we expect that this will be done in a respectful manner. Friends of Nachusa Grasslands monitors all comments and reserves the right to immediately delete any comment we deem inappropriate. Repeated violations of the organization's comment policy (https://www.nachusagrasslands.org/commenting-policy.html) may cause the author to be blocked from our Facebook or other social media pages. The Visitor Center, located at 2075 Lowden Road, ​Franklin Grove, IL 61031, is open from dawn to dusk every day. The mailing address for Friends of Nachusa Grasslands and The Nature Conservancy is 8772 S. Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, IL 61031. Friends and The Nature Conservancy
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Nachusa Grasslands is owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit conservation organization. Several of the activities described on this website, including workdays, controlled burns, hunting, public tours, the Prairie Smoke Annual Report, and Autumn on the Prairie, are offered and overseen by The Nature Conservancy. Except for specific Friends–sponsored events, such as our Prairie Potlucks and Science Symposium, all Nachusa visitors and volunteers are under the auspices of The Nature Conservancy. Friends of Nachusa Grasslands provides information about The Nature Conservancy programs to help fulfill our goals of promoting volunteerism, science, and education, but Friends of Nachusa Grasslands is not responsible for these activities. Volunteer Work Days take place almost every Thursday and Saturday morning from May to February. See https://www.nachusagrasslands.org/workday-signup.html for details. Advance registration via SignUpGenius (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945afa82baafb6-nachusa8) is required. What can I expect when I volunteer on a workday? Check out the Q&As on https://www.nachusagrasslands.org/thursday-and-saturday-workdays.html. See the calendar for specific workday areas and plans: http://www.nachusagrasslands.org/calendar.html. Workday safety protocols are posted at https://www.nachusagrasslands.org/volunteer-workday-safety-protocols.html. No experience is necessary – equipment and training will be provided. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, work gloves, and a hat. Bring a face mask to wear if you ride in a Nachusa vehicle.

10/22/2026

Nachusa Grassland’s set up for bulk collecting little blue stem.

A few spots remain! Sign up today ⤵️
10/22/2026

A few spots remain! Sign up today ⤵️

TAKE A HIKE!🥾🌾🌼🦋
*Last scheduled hike for the year*

Saturday, October 24, from 4 pm to 6 pm:

Come enjoy a fall afternoon before the sun sets while exploring the various habitats and sandstone outcroppings on this 2-mile-long hike at Stone Barn Savanna through the woods to the wetland with Heather Herakovich, Nachusa Grasslands Summer Interpreter.

✅ Sign up today to save your spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945afa82baafb6-nachusa9

This week...
10/21/2026

This week...

Nachusa Grasslands New Volunteer Workdays Added!Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945afa82baafb6-nachusa8 •...
10/20/2026

Nachusa Grasslands New Volunteer Workdays Added!

Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945afa82baafb6-nachusa8

• Saturday, October 24, 9 am to 12 pm – Seed collecting with the Nachusa Crew (10 spots open)
• Thursday, November 5, 10 am to 1 pm – Late season species harvest for Gobbler Ridge with Bernie Buchholz (7 spots open)
• Saturday, November 7, 9 am to 12 pm – Seed collection for Oak Corners with Al Meier (6 spots open)

TAKE A HIKE!🥾🌾🌼🦋*Last scheduled hike for the year*Saturday, October 24, from 4 pm to 6 pm:Come enjoy a fall afternoon be...
10/17/2026

TAKE A HIKE!🥾🌾🌼🦋
*Last scheduled hike for the year*

Saturday, October 24, from 4 pm to 6 pm:

Come enjoy a fall afternoon before the sun sets while exploring the various habitats and sandstone outcroppings on this 2-mile-long hike at Stone Barn Savanna through the woods to the wetland with Heather Herakovich, Nachusa Grasslands Summer Interpreter.

✅ Sign up today to save your spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945afa82baafb6-nachusa9

Come out this nice fall weekend for a hike in the prairie and through the creek! 🌼Sign-up below ⤵️
10/15/2026

Come out this nice fall weekend for a hike in the prairie and through the creek! 🌼Sign-up below ⤵️

TAKE A HIKE!🥾🌾🌼🦋
Sunday, October 18, from 10 am to 12 pm:

See the impacts of burning on the prairie and view the abundant wildflowers and wildlife that call Clear Creek home on this 2-mile hike with Heather Herakovich, Nachusa Grasslands Summer Interpreter. We will walk through the ankle-deep creek.

✅ Sign up today to save your spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945afa82baafb6-nachusa9

Come out this nice fall weekend for a stroll in the woods! 🍂 Sign-up below ⤵️
10/15/2026

Come out this nice fall weekend for a stroll in the woods! 🍂 Sign-up below ⤵️

TAKE A HIKE!🥾🌾🌼🦋
Saturday, October 17, from 2 pm to 4 pm:

Explore an open woodland and learn what it takes to keep it that way on this 1-mile loop near Stone Barn Savanna with Heather Herakovich, Nachusa Grasslands Summer Interpreter.

✅ Sign up today to save your spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945afa82baafb6-nachusa9

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Visitor Center: 2075 Lowden Road, Illinois; Friends Of Nachusa Grasslands Mailing Address: 8442 S. Lowden Road
Franklin Grove, IL
61031

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