We are having a CITO at Coral Woods! We will be working with the site steward to aid in the maintenance and restoration of Coral Woods Forest Preserve's natural communities.
There will be activities appropriate for all ages, so bring the kids!
Who: Geocachers and their muggle family and friends. Please post a Will Attend log so I can estimate how many are coming. All experience levels invited!
What: We will be pulling garlic mustard and/or cutting honeysuckle along the nature trail. Both of these plants are considered invasive species and quickly can take over an area and choke out other vegetation.
When: UPDATE: Now SUNDAY, April 26, 1 - 3 pm
Where: 7400 Somerset Dr., Marengo. We will meet in the parking lot (posted coords) for Coral Woods. The site steward will show us where the work needs to be done.
How: Tools will be supplied by the site steward. You will probably want to bring some work gloves and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that can get dirty. The site steward recommends wearing light colored clothing as there are deer ticks in these woods and they are easier to spot on light clothes. Bring/wear bug spray!
Why: Because we <3 forest preserves!
About Coral Woods:
Dominated by a core of century old red and white oaks, the environmental significance of Coral Woods is the protection of these diminishing oak woodlands. Coral Woods represents one of only eight oak groves which remain in McHenry County that contains 100 acres or more of continuous oak woodland. This conservation area also boasts the county’s largest sugar maple grove where trees have stood for 80-100 years.