- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Fall is here! Head out to a #WeekendWorkday to enjoy the weather.
ORGANIZATION: Forest Preserves of Cook County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Have fun outside while restoring the health of our natural habitats. All tools and instruction will be provided and no experience is necessary. Just dress comofortably for the outdoors. We'll see you outside!
NORTH
Sat 10/1 (10am-1pm) Forest Glen Woods - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/ZaWoxp
Sat 10/1 (9am-12pm) Somme Prairie Nature Preserve https://goo.gl/MfayNZ
Sun 10/2 (10am-1pm) Blue Star Memorial Woods - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/EO3KRO
NORTHWEST
Sat 10/1 (9am-12pm) Bluff Spring Fen https://goo.gl/8snpDr
Sat 10/1 (9am-12pm) Deer Grove West https://goo.gl/Jh1ckH
Sun 10/2 (9am-12pm) Poplar Creek- Carl Hansen Woods https://goo.gl/3n4YJl
CENTRAL
Sun 10/2 (9am-12pm) Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve https://goo.gl/i61jSm
SOUTH
Sat 10/1 (10am-1pm) Beaubien Woods - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/WJqhM9
SOUTHWEST
Sat 10/1 (9am-12pm) Spears Woods https://goo.gl/idPZ3F
Sun 10/2 (1pm-4pm) Cap Sauers Holdings Nature Preserve https://goo.gl/gZv2UX
Sun 10/2 (9am-12pm) McClaughry Springs Woods https://goo.gl/7pIQE0
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
September 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours or whatever you can spare