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Thursday, July 5, 2012

  • Prairie Work Session, Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, 6-8 a.m.,
    See June-July newsletter for complete details. Leaders: Lynn Feaver and Keith Blackmore; 815-235-9530.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

  • Work Session at the Styles Property, 6-8 a.m.,
    See June-July newsletter for complete details. Leader: Keith Blackmore; 815-938-3204.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

  • Audubon Council of Illinois Meeting, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Barrington, Illinois;
    Delegates from National Audubon Chapters in Illinois exchange ideas and network on state environmental issues. For program and carpool information, contact Blackmores at 815-938-3204.

Monday, July 16, 2012

  • Prairie Work Session, Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, 6-8 a.m.,
    See June-July newsletter for complete details. Leaders: John and Anita Nienhuis; 815-443-2401.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

  • Prairie Work Session, Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, 7-9 a.m.,
    See June-July newsletter for complete details. Leader: Jeremy Dixon; 815-821-3921.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

  • Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival, 1-5:00 p.m., The Preserve is located about 3 miles southwest of Forreston in the southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads. The parking lot is off of West Grove Road.
    See complete details in the June-July newsletter cover page. This is a family friendly afternoon to explore the Elkhorn Preserve for the many butterflies that are found there. Join us!.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

  • Screech Owl Campfire at Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, 7:00 stroll around the property; 8:00 campfire,
    Details are the same as the June 13 campfire event listed on this website.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

  • NIAS Conservation Committee Meeting, ,
    Details are the same as the June 27th Conservation Committee Meeting event listed on the website.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

  • NIAS Board Retreat, ,
    Details will be sent to all Board members.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

  • "Talking About the Issues", 2-4 p.m., This will be held at the home of Laura and Doug Dufford, 8957 Fitzsimmons Road, Stockton; 815-947-2720.
    Everyone is welcome at these informal discussions of various environmental issues. Carpool from the Staples lot in Freeport at 6;30 p.m. or call Laura and Doug for directions.