• Tweaked Summer Newsletter

    We’ve tweaked our summer newsletter a bit to add more photos and information. We hope you enjoy it and that you join us at some of our upcoming events. If the PDF file below doesn’t display well on your mobile device, we’ve also posted a photo album with images of each page of the newsletter. Click on this link to…

  • Starhill Forest Arboretum – Extreme Drought!

    We usually like to share photos of our plants looking their best, but with the conditions over the last few months, there are a lot of plants that aren’t looking so hot. A late frost, extreme drought, herbicide drift, and all the usual diseases and pests make for a challenging year for trees. Here’s a look at some of the…

  • Pete’s Place Nature Outing

    Pete’s Place is a newly acquired 40-acre nature preserve in Springfield, IL! Join us on June 17 for a volunteer workday and educational nature walk at the preserve as we welcome the community to this space! Learn more & RSVP: https://bit.ly/petes-places-6-17

  • Take the pledge!

    Want to stop invasive species from entering your trails? Click here: https://playcleango.org/take-action/take-pledge/