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of Ryerson Woods offers a vibrant array of events, classes,
lectures and art exhibits designed for those who share our
passionate concern for the natural world.
Please support Friends of Ryerson Woods today.
All donors receive the benefits of membership including member discounts for programs and classes, invitations to special “members only” events, a monthly e-blast informing you of all the upcoming activities at Ryerson, and a subscription to the Ryerson newsletter.
You are integral to the success of our mission to create an
environmental ethic in our region, and we rely upon your support.
Every gift matters.
A thank you letter will be sent to you by mail for all donations.
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Special
Programs Sponsored by
Friends of Ryerson Woods
Smith
Symposium
Now in its 23rd year, the Smith Symposium is a series of lectures,
workshops and nature walks held each spring at Ryerson Woods.
Renowned keynote speakers have included nationally recognized
conservation and wildlife specialists such as Roger Tory Peterson,
Merlin Tuttle, John Fitzpatrick and Bill Kurtis. Workshops
are taught by professionals and draw hundreds of participants.
Ned
Ryerson
Trail
This half mile interpretive nature trail loops through a beautiful
woods and meadow. To enable visitors with disablities to better
enjoy and learn about nature, the Trail has a wheelchair-accessible
surface.
Youth
Environmental
Symposium
The annual Youth Environmemtal Symposium provides high school
students from throughout Lake County an opportunity to learn
about the environment. Each autumn, a full day of interactive,
hands-on workshops feature topics such as environmental careers
and stewardship of nature.
Intern
and Volunteer
Programs
Friends of Ryerson Woods helps to support the Lake County
Forest Preserves' intern and volunteer programs, expanding
the number of programs offered to individuals, families and
school groups each year.
Educational
Field
Trips
In order to promote environmental stewardship and inspire
people to act with conservation values, Friends of Ryerson
Woods organizes field trips to other important natural sites
in the region so that organization members can learn about
habitat preservation and restoration, native plant and animal
communities, and open space issues.
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