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4 people are interested
Meet Spears Woods Forest Preserve
ORGANIZATION: Friends of the Forest Preserves
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Come explore this corner of the largest and most wild bit of nature in the region.
Guided walks lead by local experts will talk about what lies beyond the trailand how you can contribute to healthy nature.
Participate in removing invasive shrubs that push out our native plants and animals.
Collect seeds of native flowers as you walk. The seed will be planted areas formerly crowded by invasive shrubs.
Learn how you can contribute your talents to restoring healthy nature while meeting good people.
More opportunities with Friends of the Forest Preserves
2 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Friends of the Forest Preserves
Location:
411 S. Wells St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60607, US
Mission Statement
We unite people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County.
Description
Friends takes a diverse approach to protecting, restoring, and promoting the forest preserves of Cook County. From engaging political and community leaders in policy decisions, to recruiting volunteers and contractors to restore forest preserves to ecological health, to providing paid jobs and training for the county's youth, Friends works to get everyone involved to help keep the forest preserves healthy and preserved for future generations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Spears Woods Picnic Grove9022 South La Grange RoadWillow Springs, IL 60480
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2016
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Relationship Building
- Spiritual Healing
- Botany
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours.