- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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71 people are interested
Corporations, Clubs & Groups wanted to help the environment!
ORGANIZATION: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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71 people are interested
If you're ready to get out of the office and want to dig in and help the environment, we've got the lands, all we need are the hands! Groups can range in size from 5-200 volunteers!
Corporations, clubs, service organizations and religious groups are needed to help us de-litter and maintain DuPage county's beautiful forest preserves. Work side by side with your friends painting, de-littering, mulching, gardening, seed collecting, seed processing, planting, brush-cutting, removing invasive plants and trimming the trails. Sometimes we have special projects or events that need your assistance! Your help is GREATLY appreciated!
Call 630-933-7233 to learn how you can organize a group workday! Or email abakker@dupageforest.org to request information about setting up a volunteer workday.
Note: Safety guidelines will be communicated at the workday. These may include wearing masks and social distancing.
Please include the following information in your email:
- Group Name
- Contact Name
- Email and phone #
- Size of group
- Type of group (youth, teens, families, adult, senior)
- Possible Dates (weekends, weekdays) If you have specific dates please include them
- Time frame usually 2-3 hours (mornings, afternoons)
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About The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location:
3S580 Naperville Road, South of Butterfield Rd, North of Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands, and associated plant communities on lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure, and recreation of it citizens. The purpose of the Volunteer Services Program is to engage volunteers who are willing to donate their time, talents, and resources to support the programs and staff in carrying out the mission, purpose, and guiding principles of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the volunteer programs.
Description
We offer 11 unique Volunteer Programs.
- Danada Equestrian Center-Wheaton, assist staff with daily horse care
- Fullersburg Woods-Oak Brook, help children & visitors discover nature
- Kline Creek Farm-West Chicago, assist in running an 1890's farm & introducing visitors to this era
- Mayslake-Oak Brook-assist in gardening, tours, office & special events
- Natural Resources-Countywide, assist at workdays w/ seed collection, brush cutting, planting. Be a Monitor for populations.
- Special Services-Countywide, assist with office projects & Special events, pick up trash as part of the Clean-up Crew
- St James Farm -Warrenville, assist in the garden, as tour guides & special events
- Trail Watch- Countywide,patrol trails on foot & bicycle, submit reports on trail issues & visitor assistance
- Visitor Engagement-Countywide,assist the staff with educational programs in schools, programs & events
- Volunteer Ranger-Countywide,assist with fishing, archery, kayaking, trail trimming, cleanup & special events
- Willowbrook-Glen Ellyn, assist in care & rehabilitation of native injured & orphaned animals
dupageforest.org, 630-933-7233, volunteer@dupageforest.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Wheaton, IL 60189
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2022
SKILLS
- Environmental Science
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3hrs 630-933-7233 to reserve a great date!
- Dress for the weather, Bring signed waiver form