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ORGANIZATION: Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens

  • 25 people are interested

There are many opportunities for research at Lake Katherine. By monitoring plant and animal populations, water quality and other data, we can better assess the efforts of our restoration efforts. We also provide opportunities for visitors to get involved with science at Lake Katherine.

Volunteers collect data as part of field research at Lake Katherine as needed. Study questions will vary from season to season and year to year. Volunteers also collect data for and promote visitor participation in citizen science programs.

Most research is done between 9a-5p Monday through Friday. Volunteer interviews are conducted during normal weekday hours.

Please visit the Nature Center or http://lakekatherine.org/volunteer-opportunities.cfm to obtain a volunteer application. Return completed applications to Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, 60463, Attention: Volunteer Coordinator.

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About Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens

Location:

7402 LAKE KATHERINE DR, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is to connect people with nature.

By engaging the public with Lake Katherine and by applying current stewardship practices to this reclaimed land, we strive to create places that:

  • invite human interaction with natural spaces,
  • offer opportunities to learn about nature,
  • expand participation in and knowledge of good ecological practices,
  • and welcome recreation and reflection.

Description

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is an 85-acre non-profit park that includes woodlands, prairie, wetlands, gardens and a 10-acre lake. An estimated 100,000 people come to the park each year to hike, jog, walk their dogs or to simply enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the abundant opportunities to see wildlife.

To learn more about volunteering at Lake Katherine and to download a volunteer application, visit our website at http://lakekatherine.org/volunteer.cfm

CAUSE AREAS

Environment
Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

7402 W. Lake Katherine DrivePalos Heights, IL 60463

(41.67727,-87.800995)
 

SKILLS

  • Research
  • Environmental Science
  • Botany

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum 40 hours per year

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