MCCD Site Stewards
Trained, knowledgeable MCCD volunteers referred to as Site Stewards are a valuable asset to the District’s Natural Areas Management team. These volunteers manage many of the restoration tasks at a variety of the District's beautiful sites and encourage others to come join them for scheduled workdays. Join our District Site Stewards for a walk on the wild side of MCCD as they work to restore the natural communities. Activity at workdays typically involves clearing brush, removal of non-native species and invasive species, planting and seed collection.
Please feel free to contact any of the Site Stewards below, to find out how you can be part of the ongoing work to preserve our natural heritage.
| Site: | Glacial Park, Richmond Workday & Apprentice Stewards Training |
| Steward: | Ed Collins, (815) 653-2297 |
| Dates: | Third Saturday of the month; call first for information |
| Time: | Meet at the Research Field Station at 1:00 pm |
| Note: | Bring work gloves and proper shoes |
| Site: | Alden Sedge Meadow, Alden |
| Steward: | Dan Wilson, (815) 648-2389 or danwil126@aol.com |
| Dates: | First Saturday of the month; call first for information |
| Time: | 9 am - noon; call first for information |
| Note: | Groups Welcome |
| Site: | Alden Sedge Meadow South, Alden |
| Steward: | Jack & Judy Speer, (815) 648-1372 |
| Dates: | Variable; call first for information |
| Note: | Groups welcome; special programs available |
| Site: | Boger Bog, Bull Valley |
| Steward: | Ders Anderson, (815) 455-1537 |
| Dates: | Fourth Saturday of the month; call first for information |
| Site: | Coral Woods, Marengo |
| Steward: | Kathleen Roberson, (815) 245-4093 |
| Dates: | Variable; call first for information |
| Site: | Cotton Creek Marsh, Island Lake |
| Steward: | Mike Bouska, (815) 759-0731 |
| Dates: | Every Sunday; call first for information |
| Time: | 11 am - 3 pm |
| Note: | Groups welcome |
| Site: | Fel-Pro RRR, Cary |
| Steward: | Nancy Williamson, (815) 459-0931 |
| Dates: | Variable; call first for information |
| Site: | Fox Bluff, Cary |
| Steward: | Connie and Paul Ridl , (847) 854-5109 |
| Dates: | Variable; call first for information |
| Site: | Grundstrom Woods, Wonder Lake |
| Steward: | Chuck and Ann Dubsky, (815) 728-9199 |
| Dates: | Second Saturday of the month |
| Time: | 9:30 am - 12 pm ; call first for information |
| Site: | Harrison Benwell, Wonder Lake |
| Steward: | Pat Heald, (815) 575-1684 |
| Dates: | First Saturday of the month; call first for information |
| Note: | Groups welcome |
| Site: | Hennig-Kloempken Marsh, Huntley |
| Steward: | John Kloempken, (847) 658-0270 or JohnKloempken@sbcglobal.net |
| Dates: | Every Sunday |
| Time: | 11 am - 3 pm; call first for information |
Site: |
The Hollows, Cary |
Steward: |
Margie Szymanskyj, 815-479-0988 |
Dates: |
Variable; call first for information |
Time: |
9 am - 12 pm |
| Site: | Lyons Prairie & Marsh, Cary |
| Steward: | Ken Behnke, (847) 658-0718 or tapeguy1422@sbcglobal.net |
| Dates: | Variable; call first for information |
| Note: | Groups welcome |
Site: |
Marengo Ridge, Marengo |
Steward: |
Dale Shriver, 815-568-6769 |
Dates: |
Every Wednesday; call first for information |
Note: |
Individuals welcome; sorry, no groups |
| Site: | Pleasant Valley, Woodstock |
| Steward: | Steve Francis, (847) ) 669-9447 |
| Dates: | Variable; call first for information |
| Time: | 9 am - noon |
| Site: | Rothschild, Lake in the Hills |
| Steward: | Greg Rajsky, (815) 337-0043 or quirkaceae@yahoo.com |
| Dates: | Variable; call first for information |
| Time: | 9 am - noon |
| Note: | Groups welcome |
To find out more, contact MCCD Volunteer Coordinator Denice Beck at 815-338-6223, ext. 229 or email volunteers@mccdistrict.org.