The challenge is not only to save lands, but also to preserve the biological communities they sustain. The condition of our natural areas is in decline due to the introduction of exotic species and the lack of fire for natural growth management. For example, several species of native oaks do not germinate in the wild because their sprouting acorns cannot get enough sun through thick understory stands of European buckthorn. In other instances, garlic mustard and purple loosestrife crowd out beautiful native wildflowers. Nature needs a helping hand to ensure its health and vitality.

Fox Valley Land Foundation manages its own easements, as well as other high-quality areas such as native railroad prairies. Each year more than 50 volunteers cut and burn buckthorn, pull and herbicide invasive plants, and conduct controlled burns. The Foundation also uses professionals who can restore large high-quality natural areas. For this purpose, the Foundation seeks grants and funding though various sources. To date, more than $1 million in restoration work has been done on protected natural lands.

• Volunteer Stewards

• Heritage Land Registry Progam

2006 Workday Schedule

With the help of Volunteer Stewards stewardship activities are planned for some of  Fox Valley Land Foundation's conservation easement and Heritage Land Registry sites.  To volunteer contact Liz Aicher, Land Protection Specialist at Liz Aicher FVLF@sbcglobal.net

Next workday/s:

• August 17 - Fox Valley Land Foundation grounds 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Our new office grounds need your help.  Join us for an evening of pulling & planting and get a tour while you're here. Please RSVP at Liz's link above.  Bring any tools, wheel barrows & buckets you might need.  It will be great to see you!  Oh, yes there will be food.
  

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