Who are the Spring Creek Stewards?

People from all walks of life who enjoy interacting with nature and want to make the preserves a place where wildlife and native habitats can flourish for generations to come. The most important part of any volunteer organization is, of course, its people.

Our Mission:

To restore the ecological health of the Spring Creek Forest Preserves. We strive to increase public awareness, participation and  appreciation of the preserves.

Field Work Stewards

Field Work Stewards are the backbone of our restoration work. It’s a great way to make a difference for the land and wildlife of these preserves while having fun and meeting new people.

Master Stewards

Master Stewards lead the workdays and help plan and organize the restoration work.

Youth Group Stewards

Youth groups, scout troops, high school and college student organizations. Volunteering provides a great opportunity to learn.

Stewards Who Monitor Results

Stewards monitor the response of plants and animals to the restoration work. We recruit and train monitors, coordinate with the FPD and Chicago Wilderness’ monitoring data, and provide stewards with monitoring data and analysis. Currently, we monitor birds, butterflies, frogs, dragonflies and plants.

Corporate Stewards

Corporations like REI are instrumental in our restoration work by sending scores of volunteers to support conservation efforts.