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July 25th, 2018

7/25/2018

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Cap Sauers Moraines Saturday July 21
Steward Margaret Tobin called this one due to rain; with seven people still showing up at the site we decided a short walk was in order. It was a good one despite numerous mosquitoes. We visited several places where we've worked in the past, including one which Margaret insists 'wants to be prairie' - after clearing, prairie plants previously unseen started popping up.

Margaret, steward Bob Arentz, and FPCC ecologist Kristin Pink will co-host an ecology walk on Saturday, August 11 at 9 am. We will meet at the watchman's house on Ford Road - see our weekly email of August 9 for details.
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Swallow Cliff Woods South 
Sunday July 22
We started with the intent of collecting seed, did a bit of that but spent more time pulling white sweet clover as we toured a portion of the preserve. Summer days are great for learning because we tend to move around and see a lot of plants in a couple hours. Good times in the woods!

Purple Alert!
For fellow lovers of the color purple, both prairie blazing star and ironweed (pictured below) are beginning to bloom. Makes the prairie a prettier place!
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Mcmahon July 14, Black Partridge July 15, 2018

7/19/2018

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McMahon Woods & Fen July 14
More sweet clover on the prairie at McMahon!  Thanks to first-time volunteer Miguel for coming on a tough day, and to Emma who came on a Saturday after spending her week at Ted Stone with the FOTFP crew she joined July 1.

Black Partridge Woods July 15
We had first-time volunteers Ben and Emily (with Emily showing up two days later at Sundown Meadow). Thanks to them, to Rob Abrham of the Palos FOTFP crew for bringing Ben and also taking on herbiciding duty for the day. Others who helped included Ginger, Drew, Steve, and Brian.

Palos Hills Friendship Fest
Maureen Neidle, Doug Chien and I sat at a table Saturday afternoon, trying to spread the word about our activities in the preserves. Margaret Tobin and Carolyn Faber did the same on Sunday. Thanks to all for participating!
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McMahon July 7, Hidden Pond July 8, Willow Springs July 9, 2018

7/12/2018

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McMahon Woods and Fen, Saturday July 7
Much better than a week ago, with bright sun yet moderate temps and far less humidity. No problems with volunteers falling out in the heat.

We welcomed one first-time volunteer, Drew, who, along with Brian, Kathy, and Jean would repeat at Hidden Pond the following day. We pulled bunches upon bunches of white sweet clover from the prairie - it seems to reproduce as quickly as you pull it. Sinister, resilient stuff for sure.

Hidden Pond Sunday July 8
Here we had several first-timers; Adam, Alexander, Roger and Roy. It's always a thrill to see new faces. We also greeted a familiar nemesis - more white sweet clover awaited us on the prairie. We also tackled reed canary and a few thistles as we moved about.

On the  positive side, numerous Michigan lilies were in bloom and prairie blazing star was just beginning to show its color. Lots of other treats to see with a great crew on another lovely day!

Willow Springs Woods Monday July 9
Students from Canada and Michigan, doing a week of service with Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, came to Willow to remove brush, mostly honeysuckle. Their commitment to service shows in the way they work. It's a pleasure to host them.

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McMahon Woods & Fen June 30, 2018

7/5/2018

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Saturday June 30, McMahon Woods & Fen
This was a hot, humid day, and the volunteers who ventured out were true warriors (I only stayed an hour, can't lay claim to that title). They tackled white sweet clover, which is a persistent problem at the site.

Summer rain is spurring remarkable growth on the prairie; still June and some of the plants are already over my head. Rains yesterday and today ought to keep that growth machine humming. We'll be back at McMahon on Saturday, then out on the Hidden Pond prairie Sunday, to have a look. The colors are beautiful.
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