On October 10, 2009 Severson Dells is partnering with three local Pheasants Forever Chapters, for a restoration work day. The work day will start at 9:30 am with safety, rules and how the day will be ran. At 10:00 am the group will split into two (2). Group A will work on restoring an area that is becoming over run by honeysuckle. While group B will start seed collecting in one of Severson Dell’s prairies. At 11:00 am the groups will meet up and flip flop activities for another hour of work. 12:00 to 1:00 we will break for lunch. Lunch to be provided. After a lunch break, the groups will join together to go on a hike on the Severson Dell’s property, along with a tour of the nature center. Some prizes will be awarded at this event, along with some other activities at lunch time. Winnebago Chapter, Kishwaukee Chapter, and McHenry County Chapter’s of Pheasants Forever is inviting youth under the age of 18 and their families to come out and partake in this event. Gloves, glasses and tools will be provided. Call 815-335-2915 to register and for more information!!

Hope to see you there.

Natural Land Institute hosts Fall Harvest Festival

Festival set for October 17 at Nygren Wetland Preserve

ROCKFORD – Families and friends are invited to help harvest prairie seeds on October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 West Rockton Road, Rockton, Illinois.  The free, fun-filled event offers the opportunity to support conservation by collecting native seeds for future planting and to enjoy guided tours of the beautiful preserve throughout the day.

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Sept. 26th and 27th: Northern Illinois hunting and fishing day in Yorkville, IL. Runs from 9am- 5pm both days. For more info check out http://www.huntingandfishingdays.org/

Oct. 3rd: Seed Harvest Festival in Rockford, IL

Oct 4th: Bird Banding at Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington, IL. Watch Mark Spreyer (a licensed bird bander) measure, weigh and record data about our resident and migratory  birds. Catching birds is not always predictable, so come prepared to hike the trails. If it’s raining, the activity will be canceled. Time: 9:00 AM to Noon

Oct. 10th: Restoration Work Day at Severson Dells Nature Center in Rockford, IL. The event will start at 9:30 am with a safety talk, followed by restoration and prairie seed collecting. Lunch will be provided. After lunch Severson Dells will take everyone on a nature hike. Event will end around 2:00 pm. Gloves, glasses and tools will be provided.

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Here are some photos from the Scout’s Day at the Hoffman Estates Cabela’s.

At the Pheasants Forever booth, the youth got the experience to touch 10 different furs such as; coyote, skunk, fox, bobcat, mink, beaver, opossum, deer, raccoon, and muskrat. They also got to see the tracks of the animals and fun replica scat from animals.

At the event more than 60o scouts, and leaders came through the event and learned skills in archery, casting, boating, dog training and much more!!

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Sorry guys, but the 2009 Fall preseason trap shoot at Frankfort Sportsman Club with Tall Grass Chapter of Illinois is canceled for September 19th, 2009. Sorry for any inconvenience. The Trap shoot will be rescheduled in the fall.

Thanks!!!