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ORGANIZATION: Forest Preserves of Cook County
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Join volunteers in their habitat restoration efforts. No experience necessary. Dress for the weather. Copy and paste the links below to sign up.
NORTH
Sat 3/25 (10am-1pm) LaBagh Woods/Hernandez - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/8nmHVZ
Sat 3/25 (9am-12pm) Harms Flatwoods https://goo.gl/KjDAw7
Sun 3/26 (9am-12pm) Schiller Woods https://goo.gl/7Wyx8O
Sun 3/26 (10am-1pm) Blue Star Memorial Woods - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/TjwWeK
NORTHWEST
Sat 3/25 (9am-12pm) Poplar Creek- Schaumburg Road Grasslands https://goo.gl/BAkOtO
Sat 3/25 (9am-12pm) Deer Grove West Natural Areas Volunteers https://goo.gl/Ar2zrl
Sun 3/26 (1pm-4pm) Deer Grove West Natural Areas Volunteers https://goo.gl/Ou1sQE
CENTRAL
Sat 3/25 (9am-12pm) Chicago Portage Woods https://goo.gl/LsQZSm
Sat 3/25 (1pm-4pm) Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve https://goo.gl/5dG9vI
Sun 3/26 (9am-12pm) Brookfield Prairie & Woods https://goo.gl/rvjtv2
SOUTH
Sun 3/26 (10am-1pm) River Oaks - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/rrWiH6
Sat 3/25 (10am-1pm) Kickapoo Woods - Centennial Volunteers https://goo.gl/DFJ36M
SOUTHWEST
Sat 3/25 (9am-12pm) Willow Springs Woods https://goo.gl/1lzcd0
Sat 3/25 (9am-12pm) Orland Grassland https://goo.gl/Dch7oF
Sat 3/25 (8am-12pm) Yankee Woods https://goo.gl/W8MrA4
Sun 3/26 (9am-12pm) Swallow Cliff Woods https://goo.gl/KZuxok
More opportunities with Forest Preserves of Cook County
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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
March 24, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- People Skills
- Project Management
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Most workdays last 3 hours