Photo: Field sparrow by KC Bailey

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Workday activities may include cutting and burning buckthorn, removing other invasives, or seed harvesting. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear will be available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

Photo: Red-winged blackbird by Lia Bocchiaro

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Workday activities may include cutting and burning buckthorn, removing other invasives, or seed harvesting. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear will be available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

Photo: Indigo bunting by Amy Kay

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Workday activities may include cutting and burning buckthorn, removing other invasives, or seed harvesting. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear will be available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

Photo: Prothonotary Warbler by Douglas Tallamy

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Workday activities may include cutting and burning buckthorn, removing other invasives, or seed harvesting. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear will be available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

Photo: Carolina wren by Chera DeHoff

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Workday activities may include cutting and burning buckthorn, removing other invasives, or seed harvesting. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear will be available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

Photo: American tree sparrow by Karen Brown

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Workday activities may include cutting and burning buckthorn, removing other invasives, or seed harvesting. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear will be available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Workday activities may include cutting and burning buckthorn, removing other invasives, or seed harvesting. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear will be available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

Photo: Red-headed woodpecker by Lindsay Vacek

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Join us for a fall workday as we focus on cutting and burning buckthorn, an invasive species, to make way for native plantings on-site. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

Photo: Chestnut-sided warbler by Shirley Donald

Join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country! From removing invasive plants to planting native ones, picking up trash to collecting seeds, this beautiful natural area is in need of a helping hand to ensure it continues to support the countless birds and people that visit and rely on it.

No experience is necessary. All necessary tools, equipment and instruction will be provided. Please dress for the weather and wear long pants and close toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Volunteers are encouraged to bring plenty of water and sun protection.

Contact:
Site Steward Alycia Kluenenberg with any questions and to RSVP: akluenenberg@gmail.com

Directions:
Meet at the Magic hedge main entrance, located on Montrose Ave east of Lake Shore Drive. Continue east on Montrose Avenue towards the lake. As the road turns north, take the right by the bait shop. Continue to the nature area on the left, just before the harbor parking lot. See map below.

Parking:
There are parking meters along W. Montrose Drive. The attached a map (see below) shows where free parking is still available - green designates no meters on the map. Red designates metered parking. Free parking extends along W Montrose Avenue/Simonds Drive.

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Join us for a fall workday as we focus on cutting and burning buckthorn, an invasive species, to make way for native plantings on-site. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).

In conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserves, CAS coordinates an extensive restoration project at Camp Pine Woods, an area prime for woodland and shrub prairie birds including summer nesters and seasonal migrants.

Join us for a fall workday as we focus on collecting seeds from native plantings on-site. Waterproof shoes/boots are recommended, as well as work gloves and protective eyewear (gloves and eyewear will be available for those who need them).

Meet at the farthest parking lot at Camp Pine Woods on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Enter on the south side of Lake Avenue, eastbound ONLY from Des Plaines River Rd. (there’s no left turn westbound on Lake).