Friends of the Sangamon Valley

We are looking for someone to create signage for our properties. Are you a woodworker? Talented with a router? Any Ebay Experts out there? We need someone who is willing to donate their time to post some items for sale to Ebay. This can help raise important funds for the FOSV! Text or call 217-494-3115, or email fosvexecutivedirector@gmail.com Thank you!!

Just a reminder…our Tuesday, January 30th Stewardship Workday will be at the Gudmundson Wildlife Sanctuary from 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Honeysuckle removal is the project of the day! No experience is required. Enjoy being outdoors and learn from other FOSV volunteers! Gudmundson Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 4506 Chinquipin Road, Springfield-Just north of the Springfield Airport off of Route 29. If you…

Fun adventure for this Saturday (1/27/24) afternoon! This event is being hosted by The Land Conservation Foundation. Saturday, 1/27/2024 at 1:00 PM2024 Mudpuppy FestivalMonarch Event Center, 212 S. Independence St., Monticello, IL 61856 Click on the above link (or image) for more information.

First, a big THANK YOU! to all of our new and renewing members! Your support matters to us. As an FYI we now have new on-line options for becoming a member! Follow this link https://secure.givelively.org/donate/friends-of-the-sangamon-valley/membership. You can also text JOINFOSV to 44-321. And finally, we would appreciate anyone using the link on their device (phone, tablet, PC, etc.) letting Angela, our executive…

Whether you are a homeowner wanting to be sure that you are correctly identifying and properly treating invasive species on your own property or are an active FOSV volunteer helping at our protected sites, this is a great learning opportunity! Arrangements have been made to hold a training session at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary about applying herbicide to invasive species so…