- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Chicago Portage Stewardship Volunteer Days
ORGANIZATION: EarthShare
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Description
The Friends of the Chicago Portage have been working year round since 2002 to return native plant communities to the Portage area as well as keeping the trails clean and clear. Join our group of volunteers working to restore native habitat by removing invasive brush, collecting seeds and pulling weeds.
Requirements Participants should be able to be outdoors for 2-3 hours and walk on uneven terrain. All tools and onsite training will be provided. Dress to be outdoors and to get dirty.Long pants, long sleeved shirt and sturdy, closed toe shoes are recommended. Wear non-synthetic clothes, like cotton or wool. Weather permitting, there will be a brushpile fire and hot embers can make holes in clothes. Remember your sun protection. A hat or bandana and sunglasses are recommended.Contact chicagoportage@yahoo.comMore opportunities with EarthShare
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About EarthShare
Location:
7735 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20814, US
Mission Statement
To accelerate the pace of positive environmental change by unleashing the collaborative power of motivated businesses and passionate people in support of our vital Network of member organizations.
Description
EarthShare is a nonprofit strategist and partner with a 500-member strong network of America's most respected environmental and conservation organizations. We develop and deliver tailored, strategic programs to help our employer partners meet - and exceed - employee engagement, community impact and environmental sustainability goals.
For 30 years, EarthShare has worked across industries and issues to protect the health of our planet by engaging workplaces and people as active participants in that mission. With the power to convene the environmental community, galvanize employees and consumers, and build community collaboration, we help our partners achieve their corporate citizenship and sustainability impact vision.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Chicago Portage National Historic SiteLyons, IL 60534
DATE POSTED
June 20, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
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