The Calling Frog Survey utilizes the help of educated volunteers each spring to collect and submit data on amphibian populations in northern Illinois. In 2014, the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum became home to the program. The Lincoln Park Conservancy...
by Amelia Pollock Volunteers have been very busy this spring with special events and training! A new class of 15 Lily Pool docents graduated in May after seven intensive weeks of onsite training as well as reading, studying, and preparing a final project. We’re so excited to welcome them and please be sure to stop by...
By Doug Widener And then there were trees! Or, more specifically, and then the trees were planted. One big thing everyone has been waiting for is more nature to return to North Pond. From the pictures we’ve posted and shared throughout the spring, it’s clear that...
Lincoln Park Conservancy’s Corporate Workday Program Each year, from April through October, our corporate partners assist with litter pick-up throughout the park, playing a major role in keeping Lincoln Park an inspiringly beautiful place. Dates are still available to help out in the park this summer....
The Gala for Lincoln Park is less than one month away! Join us at the Saddle & Cycle Club on June 22nd at 6pm for our largest fundraiser of the year featuring food and drink, live music, and lawn games, along with a silent auction...
by Doug Widener Happy Earth Day! I know the actual Earth Day was last Saturday, but since every day is really Earth Day (and since April is Earth Month), the greeting still applies. Thank you to the over 125 hearty volunteers who braved the Chicago weather...
