Grove Restoration Project

The Bachelors Grove Prairie team will be performing restoration activities on November 22nd in the area that was once one of the central points to what was known as the Batchelder settlement at Bachelors Grove Woods. An example to some of the volunteering efforts will be the removal of invasive plants and attending approved brush pile burns.

Everyone will be meeting in the far east end of the parking lot to Bur Oak Woods on Sunday at 9:00 AM. All volunteers will then be guided to the area near the north side of Bachelors Grove Woods where the burn pile will take place. The entrance to Bur Oak Woods is off of Harlem Avenue, just south of 135th Street. This is a five minute drive from Bachelors Grove cemetery and a map has been provided below to help guide you. The area marked with a red “P” is where everyone will be parking.

All activities are expected to last until 12:00 PM and all necessary equipment and gloves will be provided. You do not need to worry about bringing anything besides some water to drink and wear clothing that is appropriate for the outdoors.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Bill Fath of the Bachelors Grove Prairie at 708-364-0006 and as always you may also contact a coordinator of the Grove Restoration Project through email or by using the Feedback Line and they will be happy to assist you.