Paddock Woods Saturday September 27
Perhaps 8-10 years ago we removed honeysuckle from a stretch of woodland near the Paddock lt, one that has a wonderful array of native plants. Some resprouts or new plants have crept in, leading Joe to schedule a cut-and-burn session last week.
Most of our targets were hand tool/brush-cutter size, so we had two brushcutters going along with one chainsaw. I had to leave for another event mid-morning, will get back soon to see how much better it looks minus the intruders.
Nature Walk at Cranberry Slough Saturday September 27
This was the first of three fall walks we'll do with Jessica Rock and patrons of Palos Park Public Library (open to others as well). One of two new walkers, brought in by one of our regulars, can recall when we still had the swallows that gave Swallow Cliff its name. We toured the loop that goes around the slough, about 2.4 miles,, including a mom, dad, and four-year-old girl who only needed dad to carry her for a short distance. Future restoration volunteer?
Cherry Hills Woods Sunday September 28
The last couple years we've set aside one fall Sunday to collect native seed from the prairie at Cherry Hill Woods. We did quite well this time with a good group of volunteers - new friends and old - finding a variety of native forbs with seed ready to be picked.
The tall grasses, big bluestem and Indian grass, often tend to dominate and it's a wonder that smaller, flowering forbs can capture enough sunlight to thrive. Adding more seed is our attempt to keep the plant mix more diverse, a definite plus in the natural world even as it has fallen into disfavor in certain sectors..
Perhaps 8-10 years ago we removed honeysuckle from a stretch of woodland near the Paddock lt, one that has a wonderful array of native plants. Some resprouts or new plants have crept in, leading Joe to schedule a cut-and-burn session last week.
Most of our targets were hand tool/brush-cutter size, so we had two brushcutters going along with one chainsaw. I had to leave for another event mid-morning, will get back soon to see how much better it looks minus the intruders.
Nature Walk at Cranberry Slough Saturday September 27
This was the first of three fall walks we'll do with Jessica Rock and patrons of Palos Park Public Library (open to others as well). One of two new walkers, brought in by one of our regulars, can recall when we still had the swallows that gave Swallow Cliff its name. We toured the loop that goes around the slough, about 2.4 miles,, including a mom, dad, and four-year-old girl who only needed dad to carry her for a short distance. Future restoration volunteer?
Cherry Hills Woods Sunday September 28
The last couple years we've set aside one fall Sunday to collect native seed from the prairie at Cherry Hill Woods. We did quite well this time with a good group of volunteers - new friends and old - finding a variety of native forbs with seed ready to be picked.
The tall grasses, big bluestem and Indian grass, often tend to dominate and it's a wonder that smaller, flowering forbs can capture enough sunlight to thrive. Adding more seed is our attempt to keep the plant mix more diverse, a definite plus in the natural world even as it has fallen into disfavor in certain sectors..
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