Natural Area Restoration
ORGANIZATION: The Grove National Historic Landmark
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Natural Area Restoration at The Grove National Historic Landmark
Details: You’ll be involved in removing non-native plants, clearing debris, and making way for native species to flourish. It’s a terrific opportunity to learn about the native environment and the importance of restoration.
Please wear long pants and closed shoes. Be prepared for the weather with sun screen and bug spray. We provide protective gear including gloves and goggles.
Age requirements: 15 and older. If you’re ages 15-17 you’ll require a parent or guardian’s signed waiver included in the online application. Ages 8-14 are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian.
You don't need to register in advance, just arrive at The Grove Interpretive Center at 9 a.m.
Work parties may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Please Contact, Elizabeth Cline, Volunteer Coordinator, elizabeth.cline@glenviewparks.org or 224-521-2098 for more information.
More opportunities with The Grove National Historic Landmark
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Grove National Historic Landmark
Location:
1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a meaningful leisure experience to people who visit The Grove, to restore and preserve the physical aspects of The Grove including the grounds and the historic structures with the constant recognition of National Landmark status and Illinois Nature Preserve status, and to continue and interpret the lifestyle and attitudes of the Kennicott family in such areas as horticulture, literature, education, natural science studies and so forth.
Description
The Grove National Historic Landmark is 150 acres of ecologically diverse prairie grove land preserved and maintained by the Glenview Park District. The Grove was the home of visionary horticulturist and educator, Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on this land in 1836. It was here that Dr. John’s son, Robert Kennicott, developed his love of nature that led to such accomplishments as exhibiting his plant and animal specimen collections at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., founding the Chicago Academy of Sciences, and exploring Russian America that led to the purchase of Alaska. Because of its rich history, The Grove was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1976. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Grove is a partner with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Chicago Wilderness.
The Grove includes a wonderful variety of facilities and programs including special events, school groups, scouts, hay hides, Holliday Market, Restoration Work Days, Pioneer Day, and Grove Fest. We also have a remarkable virtual volunteer opportunity transcribing historical Kennicott family and business documents. We look forward to welcoming you as a volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1421 Milwaukee Ave.Glenview, IL 60025
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours