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FUNKS
GROVE STEWARDSHIP GROUP Don Schmidt leads a faithful group of volunteers in a variety of stewardship activities every other Saturday throughout the year. Stewards of all ages are welcome to join the group on a regular basis or stop out on occasion to assist with projects. Stewardship projects include exotic species removal, prairie seed collection, tree planting, and other management projects. Funks Grove Stewardship Work Days provide an excellent opportunity to meet others who believe in the importance of being stewards of the environment. They provide a great volunteer opportunity for Master Naturalists needing to fulfill volunteer requirements as well as scouts and other groups wishing to complete community service projects. Individuals and families are also encouraged to participate!
The Funks Grove Stewardship Group was established in 1992 and continues to thrive! Volunteers work at their own pace and no experience is necessary. Work days include learning about Illinois’ natural history first-hand, while spending a nice morning with friends who share a vision of the value of this spectacular natural area. At 1200 acres, Funks Grove is the largest remaining intact prairie grove in the state of Illinois. Much of this high quality natural area is protected as registered Illinois Land & Water Reserve or dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve and portions have been designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior. The group meets at the Sugar Grove Nature Center located in the southern end of Funks Grove. We arrive at 9:00 a.m. September through May and at 8:00 a.m. June through August. Work Days typically last two hours. If you are bringing a group of volunteers, please call ahead to let us know (309.874.2174). Dress for the weather and working outdoors; we suggest blue jeans, heavy shoes, a long-sleeved shirt, and gloves---you’ll look like one of the regulars. 2010
Work Days
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