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ORGANIZATION: Forest Preserves of Cook County
Please visit the new page to apply.
Bring your love of nature and dress for the outdoors. All tools and training will be provided. No experience necessary.
NORTH
Sat 1/21 (10am-1pm) Forest Glen Woods - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/QYqjPe
Sat 1/21 (9am-12pm) Linne Prairie https://goo.gl/RkO2bG
Sat 1/21 (9am-12pm) Somme Woods https://goo.gl/6YORNo
Sun 1/22 (9am-12pm) Schiller Woods https://goo.gl/GoZ1ky
Sun 1/22 (10am-1pm) Clayton Smith Woods - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/1xufPP
Sun 1/22 (9am-12pm) Harms Woods East https://goo.gl/HcSHwp
Sun 1/22 (9am-12pm) Wayside Woods Prairie North https://goo.gl/n9zQz5
NORTHWEST
Sat 1/21 9am-12pm) Deer Grove West Natural Areas Volunteers https://goo.gl/aRzszJ
Sat 1/21 (9am-12pm) Bluff Spring Fen https://goo.gl/z1qL6H
Sun 1/22 (1pm-4pm) Deer Grove West https://goo.gl/eJzyAH
CENTRAL
Sat 1/21 (9am-12pm) Bemis Woods North https://goo.gl/snEl8w
Sat 1/21 (9am-12pm) Theodore Stone Forest Preserve (Ted Stone) https://goo.gl/LGb1Sf
SOUTH
Sat 1/21 (9am-12pm) Dolton Prairie https://goo.gl/2u8J8d
SOUTHWEST
Sat 1/21 (9am-12pm) Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve https://goo.gl/Lkck0J
Sat 1/21 (8am-12pm) Bartel Grassland https://goo.gl/nR26hY
Sat 1/21 (9am-12pm) Yankee Woods https://goo.gl/yUfbHP
Sat 1/21 (1pm-4pm) Swallow Cliff Woods https://goo.gl/Ve3KIU
More opportunities with Forest Preserves of Cook County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Forest Preserves of Cook County
Location:
6100 N Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646, US
Mission Statement
"to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future."
Description
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with more than 69,000-acres, is the largest forest preserve district in the United States. It receives an estimated 40 million visits each year, providing an escape into a world teeming with wildlife and rich with outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities. Within its boundaries are rare habitats that offer plant and animal diversity on par with the rainforests of the world. This natural heritage offers something for everyone:
- Oak woodlands and savannas
- Tallgrass prairies
- Native wetlands
- Migratory fly-ways that afford spectacular birding
- 22 dedicated nature preserves
- 40 managed lakes and ponds
- 7 major waterways that can be canoed or kayaked and offer glimpses of waterflow and shorebirds
- 300 miles of marked trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing
- Scenic spots for painting, photography or quiet reflection
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cook County, ILChicago, IL 60646
DATE POSTED
January 20, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Most workdays are 3 hrs long