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32 people are interested
Lincoln Park Conservatory and Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Docents
ORGANIZATION: Lincoln Park Conservancy
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32 people are interested
Share your passion for Lincoln Park! The Lincoln Park Conservancy and the Chicago Park District are seeking individuals to participate in the docent program at the Lincoln Park Conservatory and Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.
Docents foster a greater appreciation and understanding of these beautiful Lincoln Park sites by acting as interpretive volunteers and tour guides, welcoming visitors from around the world. The Lincoln Park Conservatory is a treasured Victorian glass house with collections of tropical plants and a show house, all surrounded by two historic gardens and the architecturally stunning Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, which itself is home to a variety of local wildlife.
Docents experience six weeks of training in the art of interpretation, history of Lincoln Park, horticulture, landscape design, urban nature, and more. Docents volunteer primarily on weekends, with some weekday opportunities. Training is offered twice a year, once in spring for incoming Lily Pool docents and once in the fall for incoming Conservatory docents. Continuing education, field trips, and social activities are offered beyond training as well. If you love history, nature, and Chicago’s Lincoln Park, this could be the opportunity for you!
If you’re interested in joining our team of more than 85 docents, please contact us for more information.
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No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lincoln Park Conservancy
Location:
2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614, US
Mission Statement
The Lincoln Park Conservancy's mission is to is to preserve and enhance the inspiring beauty of Chicago's largest and most visited park for current and future generations.
Description
Lincoln Park is Chicago's largest and most visited park and the third most visited city park in the U.S., with over 20 million visitors annually. Established in 1984, the Lincoln Park Conservancy works to enhance the park through volunteer power, fundraising, and park improvements. Through its master agreement with the Chicago Park District, the Conservancy manages treasured Park sites including the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Abraham Lincoln Monument and Gardens, Lincoln Park Conservatory, and North Pond Nature Sanctuary, in addition to general stewardship activities across Lincoln Park's 1,200 acres. Conservancy volunteers give thousands of hours of service every year, engaging with park visitors and maintaining this portion of Lincoln Park.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
2430 North Cannon DriveChicago, IL 60614
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2023
SKILLS
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Horticulture
- Gardening
- Interior / Exterior Design
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training