The Stewardship
VOLUNTEER VIEW A quarterly newsletter to keep Forest Preserve District of Kane County natural areas volunteers informed.
SUMMER 2026 EDITION
Rachel Carlson, Editor
Training & Events
Arrowwood Point Archery Complex
1st Aid/CPR/AED & B-Con Date: November 10th Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Place: District HQ Please register for First Aid sessions through Volgistics.
Seed Team Harvest Date: Wednesdays Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Place: A different preserve each week! Follow us on FB or email the Stewardship Specialist to receive updates on where we’re headed next!
Jason Johnson, Copy Editor
Written by: Paul Beck
It’s not every day you get the chance to name a facility at a Forest Preserve, so when a competition was announced for the new archery complex at Mill Creek Greenway, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. After considering a few possibilities — Beck’s Range, Paul’s Place, — I ultimately settled on Arrowwood Point. The name was perfection. Viburnum dentatum, or arrowwood, is a native shrub once used by Indigenous people to make arrow shafts due to its straight, strong, and flexible stems; and point can refer both to a gathering place and the tip of an arrow.
With the submissions narrowed down to five, the online polls opened. I couldn't help but notice that Arrowwood Point was listed at the top of the ballot - surely a good omen. After casting my vote, and threatening family members to do likewise, all that was left to do was wait. As it turned out, there was no need to worry. Arrowwood Point quickly took a strong lead and held it, ultimately earning 44% of the votes cast. Victory!! But do I gloat and bask in the glory of said victory? Certainly not. Do I remind my wife about it every day? Absolutely.
@FPDvolunteers
In this Issue... •
Arrowwood Point Complex
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Plug Planting Kick-off
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Apprentice Steward at Bliss
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StoryWalk at Tekakwitha
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NRM Updates
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Photo Features Oakhurst Steward Paul Beck (center) joins District officials for the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
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