Friends of Kishwaukee Fen

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Friends of Kishwaukee Fen We are community members working together to learn and lead the conservation of Kishwaukee Fen.

Malignant weeds are on the run as we refocus our efforts on critical growing season stewardship! Last week, a group of v...
04/20/2026

Malignant weeds are on the run as we refocus our efforts on critical growing season stewardship! Last week, a group of volunteers met to spray the highly invasive reed canary grass, which threatens to crowd out native fen and wetland species (like the stunning marsh marigold, pictured here) and destroy overall biodiversity. With the help of Kish Fen Friends, we can keep invasives at bay and protect the invaluable diversity of species at this site! Anyone willing to learn what it takes can have an impact – get in touch to find out more!

Yesterday, stewards met to cut and burn cracked and fallen willow encroaching on the northern edge of one of Kish’s anci...
02/09/2026

Yesterday, stewards met to cut and burn cracked and fallen willow encroaching on the northern edge of one of Kish’s ancient fens, while also enjoying some apples baked by the blazing fire! Though willows are a native species, they have grown oversized and destructive to the wet prairie ecosystem over decades of fire suppression. Luckily, Kish Fen Friends are bringing fire and other critical stewardship back to this irreplaceable site.

Join in: Stay tuned for our next workday! Everyone is welcome, no matter the experience level.

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10050 Palmer Drive
Lakewood, IL
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