Friends of Pilcher Park Nature Preserve

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Friends of Pilcher Park Nature Preserve We are dedicated to restoring and managing Pilcher Park Nature Preserve.

We partner with Joliet Park District and Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves to help restore and manage Pilcher Park Nature Preserve a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve.

Saturday's workday progress 🔥 volunteers cleared downed trees on the edge of the burn unit (the area we plan to burn) ...
10/11/2026

Saturday's workday progress 🔥 volunteers cleared downed trees on the edge of the burn unit (the area we plan to burn) -- this will make it less likely for prescribed fire to "jump" outside the unit's boundaries. we finished off the workday by collecting seeds, including stout wood reed, hairy wood mint, & calico aster 🌼 want to get involved with prescribed fire and/or seed collection? reach out to learn more!

Join in for a workday tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 10 from 9am-12pm. We'll break down fallen trees on the southern tip of our...
10/09/2026

Join in for a workday tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 10 from 9am-12pm. We'll break down fallen trees on the southern tip of our burn unit. Hopefully we'll collect some seeds too. Many goldenrods, asters, and agrimonies are already ripe!

Meet at the Pilcher Park Nature Center. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy shoes. Bring bug spray, water, and a snack.

See you soon 🍂

Progress from recent workdays (more burn prep). Volunteers dismantled downed trees and a huge cottonwood stand. Slowly b...
10/05/2026

Progress from recent workdays (more burn prep). Volunteers dismantled downed trees and a huge cottonwood stand. Slowly but surely, we are readying the site for its first burn in decades🔥

Hi everyone - there will be workdays on Saturday and Sunday this week, both from 9am-12pm. We'll continue to prepare the...
10/02/2026

Hi everyone - there will be workdays on Saturday and Sunday this week, both from 9am-12pm. We'll continue to prepare the sites for future prescribed burns. All are welcome!

Meet at the Pilcher Park Nature Center. On Saturday please park in the overflow lots since an event will be happening in the building.

09/25/2026

Hi everyone,

This weekend's workday is Saturday, Sep 26 from 9am-12pm. We'll continue the work we started last weekend, dismantling snags and downed trees on the edges of our future burn sites. This will make our prescribed burns much safer! We'll also collect seeds as we see them.

Meet at the Pilcher Park Nature Center. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy shoes. Bug spray is recommended. Restoration work is hard work! Bring water and a snack.

See you tomorrow 🪾

Also! There is an event at the Nature Center so please park in the overflow lot if you're able.

Hey Everyone! We’re back at it tomorrow September 26 from 9-12. We’ll continue to work on cleaning up the burn break so ...
09/25/2026

Hey Everyone! We’re back at it tomorrow September 26 from 9-12. We’ll continue to work on cleaning up the burn break so we have a safe and successful burn this season. Meet at the Nature Center. Wear long sleeves, pants and sturdy shoes. Tools and gloves will be provided. Perhaps bring a snack to share? See you there!

Pictures from Sunday's workday! 🌧 Cleaning up the sites we hope to burn this fall and pausing to notice Pilcher's many w...
09/22/2026

Pictures from Sunday's workday! 🌧 Cleaning up the sites we hope to burn this fall and pausing to notice Pilcher's many wonders (including toads and baby oaks)

Hello Friends of Pilcher Park volunteers!This week we will meet on:Sunday, September 20 from 9am to NoonWe will meet up ...
09/17/2026

Hello Friends of Pilcher Park volunteers!

This week we will meet on:

Sunday, September 20 from 9am to Noon

We will meet up at the Pilcher Park Nature Center and decide how we will spend our time. Possible items on the agenda:
-start cleaning up the burn units in preparation for controlled burn further down the road
-if it is rainy, we can work in front of the Nature Center/start seed prep

Dress for the weather in long shirts and pants with sturdy boots. If you have work gloves, bring them but we do have extras. Bug spray is recommended. Restoration work is hard work! Bring water and a snack!

See you Sunday! 🌱

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2501 Highland Park Drive
Joliet, IL

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