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Habitat Herald: The April, 2012 Habitat Herald is now available. (Added 4/4/12)
Barrington Area Spring Bird Hikes
Get to know nearby nature with Barrington area bird expert Wendy Paulson. (Added 03/28/12)
Enjoy a year of nature in the south suburbs
Check this schedule of events at Bartel Grasslands in Matteson. (Added 03/23/12)
Restoration Internships: Audubon is seeking restoration interns and Supervisors for 2012. Please see Restoration Intern Position and Restoration Intern Supervisor Position for details. (Added 03/11/12)
Red-headed Woodpecker Blitz
Birders, plant people, interested newbies, join the Blitz this spring and summer! (Added 03/08/12)
The Resplendent Quetzal and the endemic birds of Guatemala's Central Highlands: Community-based cloud forest conservation among the Q'eqchi' Maya
Hear a talk about the winter habitat of many of our migrants co-sponsored by Audubon Chicago Region and the Chicago Botanic Garden. (Added 02/22/12)
Kane Plan: The plan to meet Illinois wildlife action plan population targets for grassland species of concern in Kane County Forest Preserves is now available. (Updated 10/01/11)
Wild Things: Become a fan of Wild Things on Facebook . Resources from the Wild Things 2011 conference are also available. (Updated 5/13/11)
Plants of Concern

The Habitat Project:

Serving the conservation community
of Chicago Wilderness…

Life—for endangered species and rare ancient prairies, for woodlands and wetlands and the wildlife that live in them—depends on people! Though the challenges are great, and the resources rather slim, the choice is ours. By accepting this challenge we not only can make a difference in nature's future, but we can learn about and enjoy all that nature offers us.

The Habitat Project is a network of thousands of volunteers and staff—scientists, monitors, land managers and advocates—who work side by side to assure the holistic and effective conservation of Chicago Wilderness, a regional nature reserve.

Monitors count and measure plants and animals to document current distributions, abundance, and health—to track trends in these numbers over time—and to identify problems and find solutions

Stewards remove invasive trees and brush, pull weeds, collect and plant native seeds, conduct controlled burns, and shepherd our most treasured natural areas back to good health

Advocates use data and expertise to advocate for sound public policy to fund and facilitate habitat restoration and quality of life for plants and animals (including people)