Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road
Caledonia, IL 61011
Farm Phone: 1-815-389-8455
For our Chicago urban programs office: 1-773-991-0786
Fax: 1-425-969-0317
www.LearnGrowConnect.org

Angelic Organics Learning Center helps urban and rural people build local food systems. The Learning Center offers opportunities to grow healthy food and a better quality of life, connect with farmers and the land, and learn agricultural and leadership skills. The Learning Center, a nonprofit organization, reaches more than 4,000 people each year through its programs at partner farms and urban growing sites in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. For more information or to get involved, please visit www.LearnGrowConnect.org.

Atwood Environmental Center
Rockford Park District
2685 New Milford School Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109-4435
1-815-874-7576
FAX: 1-815-874-2467
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org

School and Community Group Outings. Spend a full or half-day at the Atwood Environmental Center. Explore the various nature neighborhoods such as oak forest, tall grass prairie and the Kishwaukee River bottomlands. Sample from a variety of sessions that include teams courses, nature and cultural history hikes, outdoor living skills with archery and fishing. (In season). Some activities can be brought to community groups and school sites. In general, sessions are approximately 3 hours in length, and require a minimum of sixteen participants. We also offer residential experiences of 1.5 or 2.5 days. Call 1-815-874-7576 to schedule a date for your school or group outing.

Birds of Prey. The Atwood Environmental Center cares for six non-releasable raptors, including owls, hawks, a kestrel, and an eagle. The birds may be observed during park hour in large outdoor pens, just west of the Center. We have opportunities for bird care volunteers (ages 18 and older) as well.

Presentations. Focusing on native species, Atwood's Birds of Prey presentations deliver a powerful educational and environmental message for people of all ages. Our bird handlers can bring raptors to your site (Rockford/Harlem area) for any of three interesting one-hour programs: Raptor Show and Tell; A Close-Up with Owls; "Hawk, I'm Your Brother." Fees:3 per resident for up to 100 people and a flat rate of300 for resident groups over 100. A tourist rate (non- resident) is3.50 per participant for up to 100 people and a flat rate of350. If you are interested in scheduling a program, volunteering, or have any questions on the Birds of Prey, please call 1-815-874-7576.

Facility Rentals: The Atwood Environmental Center allows for an incredible experience in the outdoors, while providing all the comforts of home. The Center features a dining hall (capacity 75), two large dormitories (capacity 34 each), restrooms and showers, three meeting/multi-use rooms, and a lobby with interpretive displays. For an additional charge, family-style meals can be prepared by our professional kitchen staff. Consider Atwood for your next retreat or family reunion! Please call 1-815-874-7576 for rates and availability.

Boone County Conservation District
603 N. Appleton Road
Belvidere, IL 61008
Open year round: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1-815-547-7935
www.BooneCountyConservationDistrict.org

The BCCD manages over 2,200 acres of open space comprised of wetlands, prairies, and woodlands within 22 conservation areas. Educational and recreational opportunities are offered year round. The district hosts field trips, workshops, and summer camps. The BCCD mission is to preserve and manage natural areas and open spaces for ecological, educational, and recreational benefits of present and future generations. Volunteers Wanted. All year long. Do you like being outdoors and meeting new people? We would like you to volunteer and become part of the very first Conservation District in the state. Call the Volunteer coordinator at 1-815-597-1097 Come alone or bring a friend with you.

Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
1-815-965-3433 - Phone
1-815-965-2703 - Fax
www.burpee.org

Burpee Museum of Natural History, located at 737 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois, is home of Jane, Rockford's Celebrity Dinosaur. Unearthed in the Badlands of Montana the summer of 2002 by Burpee paleontologists, Jane is considered one of the most spectacular finds in the history of paleontology. The Burpee introduced Jane—the newest and oldest member of the Rockford community—at a special grand opening and unveiling of Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur exhibit on June 29, 2005. After 66 million years underground and 10,000 hours of painstaking restoration work, the mysterious and rare dinosaur named "Jane," met her public. Paleontologists have determined the identity of a highly complete and remarkable preserved small tyrannosaur is that of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex.

Established in 1941, the Burpee Museum, one of the preeminent natural history museums, is located on the banks of the Rock River in Rockford, Illinois. Permanent Exhibits in the 42,000 square foot Robert H. Solem Wing opened in 1998 include: Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur; 300 Million Year Old Coal Forest, Windows to Wilderness, Full-size cast of T .rex and Mammoth and Native American Artifacts. Meeting rooms, laboratories, Collectors Gift Shop and Mahlburg Auditorium are also located in the Museum.

Museum hours are: Monday-Friday 12 noon to 5:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission for Rockford Park District residents is5 for adults and4 for children ages 3-17. 1 more for non-residents. The annual membership fee is60 for families or grandparents and50 for an individual. Free parking is available at Burpee Museum at 737 North Main Street or in Riverfront Museum Park parking lot directly next door at 711 North Main Street. For more info, phone 1-815-965-3433 or log on to www.burpee.org

Byron Forest Preserve
7993 N. River Rd
Byron, IL 61010
1-815-234-8535
www.byronforestpreserve.com

Field trips to Natural History Museum, Observatory, and Heritage Farm: Scouts, schools, and senior groups are welcome to the Forest Preserve for an educational and fun tour of our great museums. Staff welcomes and gives tours for the low cost of1.50/person with a minimum of30/group. We offer many sessions to choose from including prairie ecology, astronomy, and museum tour. Call 1-815-234-8535, ext. 217 to schedule your next outing with us.

Natural History Museum: Habitat exhibits, dioramas, audio interpretation, and prairie view. 7993 N. River Rd. Wetland, woodlands, and prairie environments are displayed pre-European settlement. Mon./Wed./Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tues. and Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sun. 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free. For all ages. Free.

Heritage Farm Museum: Enjoy a free, self-guided tour of this 1800's farm. It includes a grout house, corn crib, windmill, and more. Self-guided museum has audio interpretation in the grout house. 8059 N. River Rd. Every day April through October 31. Mon-Fri.: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.:10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sun.:2:00-6:00 p.m. Closed on Holidays. Free.

Preschool Classes: Enroll your child in our structured Pre-School classes. We meet twice per week for younger students and three days a week for older throughout the Byron scheduled school year. Meets at Jarrett Prairie Center. Call 1-815-234-8535 for more info. Older 4 and 5 year olds meet Mon./Wed./Fri.; 3 and younger 4 year olds meet Tues./Thurs. 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m.; Ages: 3-5. Fee:85/month for Mon./Wed./Fri. or70/month for Tues./Thurs. Registration is ongoing.

Recycling Station: The Byron Forest Preserve, in conjunction with the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, has established a recycling station at the Forest Preserve. The station accepts glass, aluminum, plastic #1-5 & #7, tin, steel, mixed paper, cardboard, and newspaper. The bin is located in the maintenance parking lot at 7993 N. River Rd in Byron. The station is open during daylight hours seven days per week. Please recycle responsibly by leaving the area cleaner than when you arrived. You no longer need to separate the items in each bin.

Weiskopf Observatory: 7993 N. River Rd. Closed if cloudy. Call for viewing conditions at 1-815-234-8535, ext. 216. View the stars and planets through our 11" Celestron telescope. Experienced staff to guide you. For all ages. Saturdays at dark. Free.

Canoe Rentals: We rent canoes! Just call us with your date and number of canoes needed. We will haul you upstream on the Rock River and accompany you back to your vehicles at the river parking lot. Canoes are25 each and include paddles and life jackets. Call Richie today at 1-815-234-8535 x217 for this unique and fun outing.

Outreach: We offer educational programs to any group including retirement homes and nursing facilities for a small fee. Using our nature staff and nature stuff, we come to you and deliver exciting and educational programs including Birds of a Feather, Indian Life (with traditional dress), and Animal encounter (with live animals). Call today to book your next on site program.

The Dome Education & Gathering Center
6524 Belvidere Road
Roscoe, IL 61073
1-815-623-9878
FAX 1-815-623-3531
e-mail: thedome@charter.net
www.thedomecenter.org

Our mission as a learning center is to host and promote events and gatherings that raise awareness of local, national and global environmental realities and inspire caring citizens to reflect, connect, communicate, and act as responsible caretakers of the earth by creating sustainable communities.

Environmental Education Association of Illinois
www.eeai.net

Four Rivers Environmental Coalition

• Comprised of over 30 organizations in an area made up of the watersheds of the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica and Kishwaukee Rivers in north central Illinois whose vision and mission is to:
• Demonstrate the needs and benefits of Open Space advocacy by supporting regional-wide planning for the preservation of open spaces, park and recreational opportunities.
• Provide a source for scientifically sound information to assist decision makers in devising policy and actions concerning the protection, acquisition, restoration and management of natural areas and open spaces.
• Promote, coordinate, and facilitate the restoration, management, and protection of existing and future natural areas.
• Increase the public's awareness and understanding of our region's biodiversity by developing, coordinating, and promoting environmental education programs and events for life long learning.
• Develop relationships and partnerships with private sectors, corporations, and businesses to provide financial resources for the continuation of economic and quality of life benefits for all.

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each odd numbered month at the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District office, 5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford, IL 61103. For more information visit: www.fourriver.org or contact: 1-815-877-6100, or jjohannsen@wcfpd.org.

Green Communities Coalition
920 Third Ave.
Rockford, IL
1-815-874-9604
www.greencommunitiescoalition.org

Green Communities Coalition is a non-profit grassroots organization of concerned citizens dedicated to preserving and improving our environment through positive action. We seek to build a cooperative coalition with partners in the communities where we live: be they churches, schools, non-profit organizations, government, business or individuals. Together we will agree on actions we can take to improve the environment and make recommendations to government and the public. Call or visit web site for monthly meeting date and agenda. All are welcome.

Hoo Haven
10823 Cleveland Road
Durand, IL 61024
815-629-2212
Karen@hoohaven.org
www.hoohaven.org

Hoo Haven Wildlife and education Center is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization which has been operating outside your back door for over 25 years. Our goal is to rehab orphaned and injured North American Wildlife and release them back into the wild, educate others as to the par t they can play in helping Mother Earth and how to help with conservation efforts to make it a better place to live.

We do over 120 programs per year in northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa and are know for "bringing the field trip to you." Programs offered include Birds of Prey, Feathers and Feet, and our own Wildlife Trunks. We show individuals that there is a wealth of wildlife right at their own back door. Programs must be booked 8 weeks in advance. Hoo Haven has many opportunities for community service projects, whether it is for, 4-H, Work Days for companies, probation hours, etc. Call 815-629-2212 to find out about the various opportunities for groups and individuals.

Hoo Haven is now "going green' by utilizing renewable energy technology. Our own Solar Voltaic system is up and running and producing electricity. Tours are available by appointment. There is much to see and tours take at least one hour and include the PV Solar System. Tours cost10 per person for anyone over 2, children under are free.

For more information on volunteering, donating, time, materials or financial support, please call.

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful
5417 North Second Street
Loves Park, IL 61111
1-815-637-1343
FAX: 1-815-637-0525
info@knib.org
www.knib.org

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, the regional Keep America Beautiful affiliate, is a volunteer-driven, 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988. Its mission is to improve our environment through education, public awareness and community involvement. Annual environmental projects include: hosting an Earth Day Awards Luncheon; coordinating the local efforts for the national Great American Cleanup campaign; operating the region's only volunteer-based Recycling Center in Roscoe; organizing three annual Clothing Drives, the biannual Metals and Electronics Drives and the annual Medication Collection Drive; sponsoring a regional Christmas Tree Recycling Program; conducting a Crayon Recycling Program; and presenting Environmental Education Programs to area schools and community groups.

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61102
1-815-965-8146
www.klehm.org

Open to the public year-round. Hours vary seasonally; call for seasonal hours. Admission: Adults -6; Seniors -3 (65+); Students3 (up to age 18); Children under 3, Klehm and AHS reciprocal garden members - Free. Groups receive discounted rates. Leashed dogs welcome.

Klehm is a 155-acre living museum of gardens and forest with over 600 woody plant species in its collections. Stroll the nearly 2 miles of paved walking paths and endless wood-chipped trails. All paths are fully accessible. Choose from a variety of guided tours including a docent-led riding tour in our "Blossom Buggy". Guided tours require reservations.

All children enjoy exploring the Nancy Olson Children's Garden which features a hedge maze with lookout tower, a koi pond, and the Rainbow and Alphabet Gardens. Search for the Children's Garden mascots, Cow-li-flower and Klehmentine.

The many specialty gardens of Klehm include Peony, Hosta, Butterfly, Daylily, Grass and Prehistoric gardens. The elegant Fountain Garden with it's trellis-covered gazebo and playful fountains is a popular site for concerts, parties and wedding ceremonies.

While at Klehm be sure to stop at the Flowering Magnolia Garden Store located inside the Visitor's Center for gardening gifts and memorabilia. An ideal setting for private and community events, Klehm also has several outdoor and indoor rental spaces. Call for availability.

Spring events – Annual Plant Sale; Botanica – A Gardener's Luncheon

Summer – Garden Fair held the first weekend of June; Woodsong – Music in the Garden Concert Series

Fall – The Trees of Klehm Tree Auction; Autumn at the Arboretum Fall Festival To learn more about upcoming events at Klehm visit our website www.klehm.org and sign up to receive our email newsletter.

Macktown Living History Education Center
Located at Macktown Forest Preserve
2221 Freeport Rd., Rockton, IL 61072
MLHEC, P.O. Box 566, Rockton, IL 61072
1-815-624-4200
www.macktownlivinghistory.com

Macktown Living History Education Center is a non-profit organization located at Macktown Forest Preserve, Rockton, Illinois. Their mission is to restore the site of the original Macktown Settlement and provide education on early 1800's life.

McHenry County Conservation District
18410 US Highway 14
Woodstock, Illinois 60103
1-815-338-6223
www.MCCDistrict.org
e-mail: MCCD@MCCDistrict.org

McHenry County Conservation District exists to preserve, restore, and manage natural areas and open spaces for their intrinsic value and for the benefits to present and future generations. The Conservation District manages over 22,600 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, ponds, creeks and rivers. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, camping, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling as well as enjoy rare plant and animal examples, educational programs and facilities and seasonal special events. In addition, seventeen dedicated State Nature Preserves are found within the District's sites.

Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Road
Rockford, IL 61107
1-815-397-9112
www.midwayvillage.com

Midway Village Museum & Heritage Garden Program

Midway Village Museum is a 137-acre museum comfortably nestled among a picturesque background of native prairie, woodlands and heirloom gardens that encourage visitors to step-back-in-time to the 1900s. The open air museum is a Victorian Village (1890 to 1910) of 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture that include The Girls of Summer: Rockford Peaches of the AAGPBL, Queen City of the Prairies: Rockford's First 20 Years and The Missing Link: Socks, Monkeys and Rockford's Industrial Past. As a part of the village, the Heritage Garden Program has recreated historic gardens in the village using 19th century garden designs, structures, ornamentation and heirloom plants. Seven heirloom gardens reflect various aspects of turn- of- the -century living and provide the visitor with a unique glimpse of plant varieties seldom seen today. Interpreters in authentic period clothing also use these plants for historic cooking demonstrations, craft projects and decorating.

In addition to the cultivated garden areas, Midway Village Museum is actively engaged in prairie restoration. When the first settlers arrived in Northern Illinois, 22 million acres of prairie dominated the landscape and gave Illinois its nickname, the Prairie State. Today only a fraction of the original prairie survives. An ongoing program aimed at restoring this unique biological community began in 2005. The creation of a native wetland earned the Superior Achievement Award by the Illinois Association of Museums in 2006.

Natural Land Institute
320 South Third Street
Rockford, Illinois 61104
1-815-964-6666
FAX: 1-815-964-6661
www.naturalland.org
e-mail: nli@aol.com
Open Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The mission of the Natural Land Institute is to create an enduring legacy of natural land in northern Illinois for people, plants and animals. We do this by preserving forests, prairies and wetlands for native plants and animals, restoring habitat for wildlife, protecting rivers and streams for fish and other aquatic species, educating people about their part in nature, and providing opportunities to enjoy natural areas to enrich the lives of residents of northern Illinois.

NLI offers volunteer opportunities, educational programs and nature walks at our preserves. Workdays and programs are often scheduled at the Nygren Wetland Preserve, a 721-acre restoration project located a mile west of Rockton, Illinois.

Natural Land Institute Education Opportunities include at-your-site presentations and hands-on activities at prairies and wetlands for school classes, scouts, home schoolers, and other groups. A2 donation per group member is appreciated. Opportunities for service projects include planting native trees and seeds, collecting seeds, controlling invasive species, and cutting brush. Call Lucas Bradley for more information.

North Central Illinois Ornithological Society (NCIOS)
Meetings held at the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District Headquarters
5500 Northrock Drive
Rockford, IL
www.ncios.org

NCIOS meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month, except in June and September when the club meets at 6:00 p.m. in area forest preserves and parks. NCIOS does not meet in July, August, and December.

The North Central Illinois Ornithological Society (NCIOS), or the Bird Club, celebrated its Sixtieth Anniversary January 2007. It is one of the longest continuously existing organizations in the Rockford area. Meetings feature educational programs about birds, birding equipment, places and times to watch birds, recent area bird sightings, bird identification tips, and members' birding trips, etc. The Club offers monthly bird watching field trips to local sites of interest, as well as the annual Christmas, Spring, and Sandhill Crane bird counts. Visitors are always welcomed and car pooling is available for field trips. For more information, please visit the club's web site, www.ncios.org, or call Barbara Williams at 1-815-968-4732.

Northern IL Raptor Rehab and Education
www.northernillinoisraptor.org

Northwest Illinois Audubon Society
P.O. Box 771
Freeport, IL 61032

The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, provides many opportunities for environmental action at the local level. The Society's strongest commitments are in the areas of public environmental education, natural areas management and sustainable agriculture. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, September – May in Freeport. Field trips re offered each moth, and a bimonthly newsletter is sent to members. The Society's Sustainable Agriculture Committee sponsors a "Food for Thought" each February. Many stewardship days are scheduled each summer on prairie remnants managed by the Society, including Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity preserve near Forreston, which the Society co-owns with the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County. In addition, the Society participates in the annual Christmas Bird Count, promotes member action on environmental legislation, provides environmental education materials to local school classrooms and offer scholarships for ecology workshops and ornithology courses.

David C. Olson Photography
Rockford, IL
1-815-873-1777
www.davidolsonphoto.com

David and Adrienne Olson offer Portrait, Wedding, Family, School, and Wildlife photography. We have been capturing fine portraiture for over 15 years. Call to book a nature photography presentation for your group or organization. Our full service studio offers the latest in digital services.

The Rock River Times
128 North Church Street
Rockford, IL 61101
1-815-964-9767
www.rockrivertimes.com

The Rock River Times is a member of the Illinois Press Association, and has a circulation of 22,000 in the Rockford metropolitan area. The Rock River Times strives to be the "The Voice of the Community". The RRT's editorial philosophy guides the publication's journalistic content: "we continue to fight for historical preservation...the richness of many cultures, fairness and loyalty in commerce, protection for the environment, the use of alternative energy...." The Rock River Times has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to reporting and promoting environmental protection and conservation issues. Weekly RRT columns on alternative energy, local natural science, outdoor recreation, and green initiatives have raised the public's awareness of global and local environmental issues and enhanced appreciation for our local natural heritage. Additionally, the Rock River Times supports environmental organizations by providing media sponsorship for events such as Four Rivers Environmental Coalition's BioBlitz, Day of Discovery; the Green Harvest series, and the Winnebago County Green Business Awards program.

Sand Bluff Bird Observatory
Colored Sands Forest Preserve,
Haas Road, Shirland, IL
Mail: P.O. Box 2
Seward, IL 61077
1-815-629-2671
www.sandbluff.org

Open to the public: Saturdays: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sundays: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Fall: weekends after Labor Day through November, depending on the weather

Sand Bluff Bird Observatory is one of the largest small-bird banding operations in the country that is open to the public. Sand Bluff is, and always has been, run entirely by volunteers who band birds, serve as guides for visitors, and present educational programs. Although Sand Bluff is a research facility, education is also a high priority. Special events allowing visitors to interact with owls and hawks are available by reservation. Please see the calendar for available dates. Individual and group visits to Sand Bluff are welcome. For more information or to schedule a group tour contact: Lisa Weckerly, 1-815-623-1815.

A map is available on the Winnebago County Forest Preserve website at: www.wcfpd.org/preserves/NWMap.cfm

Severson Dells Nature Center
Located at Severson Dells Forest Preserve
8786 Montague Road
Rockford, IL 61102
1-815-335-2915
FAX: 1-815-335-2471
www.seversondells.org

Nature Center Hours:
Monday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Severson Dells Nature Center's mission is to link people to nature through education and research in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. The Nature Center promotes awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment and preservation now and in the future. Educational programs are offered weekly to people of all ages and interests.

Sinnissippi Audubon Society
P.O. Box 7544, Rockford, IL 61126
1-815-398-2974

Sinnissippi Audubon Society is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society in Winnebago and Boone Counties. Membership meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the months September through June. Field Trips are also scheduled during the year.

Sugar-Pecatonica Rivers Ecosystem Partnership
320 South Third Street
Rockford, Illinois 61104
815/964-6666

The mission of the Sugar-Pecatonica Rivers Ecosystem Partnership is to demonstrate leadership in preservation and management of the Sugar and Pecatonica rivers' ecosystems and natural resources and to promote responsible and sustainable use of these resources through Partners for Conservation grants and other sources. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of odd-numbered months at various locations around the watersheds, with the exception of the Annual Meeting in September, which is held at a later hour.

The meetings are free and open to the public. Please call the Natural Land Institute at 815-964-6666 for the location of each meeting.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockford
4848 Turner St.
Rockford, IL 61107
1-815-262-7572
thehappykingdom@hotmail.com
www.thehappykingdom.blogspot.com

University of Illinois Extension - Winnebago County
1925 South Meridian Road
Rockford, Illinois, 61102-2332
Phone: 1-815-986-4357
FAX: 1-815-986-4329
www.extension.uiuc.edu/winnebago

Upper Rock Ecosystem Partnership
4833 Owen Center Road
Rockford, IL 61101
1-815-965-2392, ext. 3
e-mail: rock.river@il.usda.gov

The Upper Rock River Ecosystem Partnership is one of 39 partnerships in the state of Illinois. The mission of the partnership is to promote collaboration among the diverse organizations and private landowners who share an interest in improving the quality of life within the watershed by: protecting, preserving and enhancing its natural, cultural, scenic, scientific, and recreational values.

Walcott/LTM Water Inc.
8418 N. Second Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
1-815-877-0391

Welty Environmental Center
8606 W. County Rd. H
Beloit, WI 53511
1-608-361-1377
www.weltycenter.org
info@weltycenter.org

The Welty Environmental Center is a hub for regional environmental education. It is where instruction and debate about environmental, ecological, and related matters can be offered to teachers, students, and other members of the community. It is located in Beckman Mill County Park (6 miles west of Beloit), which is rich in wildlife, wetlands, scenery, and heritage.

Wild Ones® – Rock River Valley Chapter
7208 N. 2nd St.
Machesney Park, IL 61115-3712
1-815-282-0316
e-mail: Kublaikhan@mac.com
www.for-wild.org/

Wild Ones is a national organization of about 3000 members with a local chapter of about 180. We teach people how to incorporate native plants into their home or business landscapes. Meetings are usually held the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. We normally meet at Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford. Most meetings are free and open to the public and are designed to provide ideas, how-to and inspiration. They consist of presentations on prairie, woodland, and wetland native plants and natural landscaping and related subjects. Several other events are offered to members throughout the year.

Willow's Cleaning Service
422 Patti Lane
Machesney Park, IL 61115
1-815-520-4996
www.willowscleaning.com

Willows Cleaning Service provides environmentally friendly house cleaning, office cleaning, maid services with natural non-toxic products. Willows Cleaning Service was nominated for a Winnebago County Green Business of the Year. We strive for excellence and education in saving our planet one client at a time. Willow's Cleaning Service provides peace of mind at a competitive price. Service area includes Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Belvidere, Boone County, South Beloit, Rockton.

Services include:

• Peace of Mind House Cleaning
• Clutter Removal
• Estate Clean Outs
• Weekly Home Cleaning-Office Cleaning
• Bi-weekly House and Office Cleaning
• One Time Cleanings
• Spring and Fall Cleanups
• Move In and Move Out Cleaning

Winnebago County Forest Preserve District
5500 Northrock Dr.
Rockford, IL 61103
1-815-877-6100
FAX: 1-815-877-6124
www.wcfpd.org

The Winnebago County Forest Preserve District owns and manages over 9,500 acres of forest preserves for citizens and visitors of Winnebago County. The District partners with local environmental education organizations to provide an array of life long learning opportunities at forest preserve sites. Severson Dells, Pecatonica River, Klehm Arboretum and Sand Bluff Bird Observatory offer unique opportunities for families, students, youth groups and individuals to gain intimate knowledge of the plants and animals of our native Illinois habitats. Four campgrounds, 28 shelterhouses, eight boat ramps, 87 miles of hiking trails, six designated nature preserves are just some of the benefits offered at the District's 41 sites. Over 1,500,000 people visit Winnebago County forest preserves each year for picnics, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, camping, concerts, field trips and special events. Call or visit our website for free maps and brochures to help you find and enjoy some of the most beautiful natural areas in the Midwest.

Winnebago County Health Department
401 Division Street
Rockford, IL 61104
www.wchd.org

The Winnebago County Health Department Vision is to help promote a safe and healthy community in Winnebago County. Our Mission Statement is "To generate community efforts and interest, to prevent disease, promote health and assure that vital elements are in place to improve the health of the residents of Winnebago County." This includes education on and protection of groundwater, regulation of private septic and well systems to protect health and groundwater supplies, provide environmental lab testing services, assure food sanitation at public facilities and events, and to assure minimum standards for healthy houses, properties and subdivisions. Other programs currently provided to assure a healthy environment include but are not limited to West Nile Virus surveillance, radon surveillance in homes, child lead exposure monitoring and elimination, and the promotion of proper disposal and / or recycling practices for hazardous materials such a mercury thermometers.

Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District
4833 Owen Center Road
Rockford, IL 61101
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 1-815-965-2392, x. 3
Fax: 1-815-965-2447
www.winnebagoswcd.org

The Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District is a locally operated unit of government functioning under Illinois law. Our mission is to promote the protection, restoration, and wise use of the soil, water, and related resources within the district. We provide technical and educational resources in the areas of soils and land use, water quality, soil erosion in both urban and agricultural land uses, conservation program needs, wildlife habitat, and native ecosystem restoration and management.

YMCA
Camp Winnebago Branch
5804 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103
815-489-3377
www.rockfordymca.org

Camp Winnebago has 155 acres of environmental diversity that includes prairie, wetlands, ponds, woods, creeks, springs, orchards and open grassy areas. Programs are available for preschool through adult for half, whole, or multiple day experiences. There are a variety of environmental education units offered through out the year and any unit can be customized to meet your classroom or group needs. Programming is offered year round. Extra activities available include snow shoeing, archery, Frisbee golf, and the black hole (sledding without snow). All environmental education programs meet multiple state learning standards.