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Upcoming Events

Dixon Refuge Plug Planting Day

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes
Saturday, June 9, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Come plant plugs (seedlings) of native species to help increase biodiversity in the refuge's restored prairie and wetlands. All are welcome; no experience needed!

Midewin 2012 Corporate Volunteer Day

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Thursday, June 14, 2012
8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us to help install native wetland and prairie plants on a TWI restoration site at Midewin, the largest protected open space in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Midewin Day to REACT

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Saturday, June 23, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family for our free R.E.A.C.T. volunteer day at Midewin—Restoration and Education for Adults and Children Together.

Mission Statement

The Wetlands Initiative is  dedicated to restoring the wetland resources of the Midwest to improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and reduce flood damage.