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2 people are interested
Social Butterfly
ORGANIZATION: Forest Preserves of Cook County
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Your voice and your support make a difference! Help spread the love of YOUR Forest Preserves right from your phone, tablet, or computer. The Forest Preserves of Cook County is looking for tech savvy volunteers to simply follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, like and share our posts. Volunteering doesn't get any easier! You'll be helping connect people to countless opportunities for restoring our natural areas, as well as restoring themselves by recreating in the great outdoors.
Please contact Joanna to find out how to become an official FPCC Social Butterfly.
www.fpdcc.com
https://www.facebook.com/FPDCC
https://twitter.com/FPDCC
https://www.instagram.com/fpdcc/
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
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Social Media / Blogging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- It's up to you!