Burnidge Woods Park Project

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Burnidge Woods Park Project:

Every third Saturday of the Month (Fall to Early Spring)

One part Woodland Restoration, second part Education of a balance nature native Woodlands. Lead by University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist, "The Sherman Outsiders" and partnered with "The City of Elgin".

Goals of the restoration project are broad reaching and long-term:

Increase hickory trees regeneration and the diversity of tree species and sizes

restore the abundance and diversity of native shrubs and ground-layer -plants

Create a mosaic of habitats, improving conditions of plants and wildlife

increase/restore the creek's and pond's water levels

Remove all nonnative plants and invasive plants

To bring a balance native beauty back to "Burnidge Woods Park".


Meet at the end of Banks Drive at the entrance to the woodland.

Bring Loppers, a hand saw, safety glasses and work gloves
If you don't have these tools, we provide tools for about 10 volunteers.

Bring water and a snack.

Dress for the weather with sturdy boots.

Inclement weather cancels. Watch your email for updates. If canceling, will be notified by 7:00am Saturday.