- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Schiller Woods - Stewardship Volunteer Days
ORGANIZATION: EarthShare
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Description
Schiller Woods contains a pocket of remnant prairie, sedge meadow, and wetland harboring a colorful variety of plants and insects, including some uncommon plant species. Stewards from the Des Plaines River Valley Restoration Project host monthly volunteer workdays here to benefit the plants and animals.
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 *Please arrive a few minutes before the workday begins *Dress to be outdoors and to get dirty. Layers, long pants and long socks are recommended *Wear non-synthetic clothes, like cotton or wool. Weather permitting, there will be a brush pile fire and hot embers can make holes in clothes *Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required *Remember your sun protection, a hat or bandana and sunglasses are recommended *Bring a water bottle and a snack to have during break time *Groups of 5 or more need to contact the Site Steward before signing upContact Cathy Bloome(847) 455-4405
catbloome@gmail.com
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About EarthShare
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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.
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WHERE
Schiller Woods NorthGrove 8 enter at Irving Park RoadChicago, IL 60634
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2018
SKILLS
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- Group
REQUIREMENTS
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