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Earth Day Invasive Removal

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ORGANIZATION: Champaign County Forest Preserve District

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 1 person is interested

Celebrate Earth Day by helping to take care of our natural areas by removing invasive Garlic Mustard or invasive Honeysuckle!
We will finalize the location and the targeted plant, closer to the date of the event. Please check our social media pages or our event calendar (https://www.champaignforests.org/events).
Removing garlic mustard is quite easy. Volunteers need to be comfortable walking off-trail (so on uneven ground), and able to bend over to reach and pull the garlic mustard. Volunteers are welcome to help for a long or short a time as they wish. Removing Honeysuckle requires using handsaws or loppers, and involves squatting to cut the plant at the base.
Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and dress for the weather. Bring work gloves if you wish.

This activity is great for all ages and all levels of experience!

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About Champaign County Forest Preserve District

Location:

P O Box 1040, Mahomet, IL 61853, US

Mission Statement

We are stewards of our county's natural and historic resources through conservation, education and the compatible outdoor recreation experiences we provide at Champaign County's Forest Preserves.

Description

With seven preserves totaling almost 4,000 acres of forest, prairie, lakes, rivers, and wetlands, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District is a great place to get closer to nature. We have something for everyone, whether your passion is bicycling, hiking, picnicking, swimming, camping, canoeing, enjoying wildlife, or simply relaxing. Trained and knowledgeable interpretive naturalists offer quality environmental education programs year-round, and the Museum of the Grand Prairie is a great place to discover the natural and cultural history of Champaign County's Great Prairie.

We have volunteer opportunities that involve assisting with our public programs for children and adults, helping with archival and curatorial tasks, maintaining trails, collecting seeds, and removing invasive plants. We also host an annual July 4th fireworks event known as Freedom Fest. Volunteers are always needed for this event. Special group day work projects are also arranged.

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@ccfpd.org to learn about our volunteer opportunities.

CAUSE AREAS

Environment
Environment

WHEN

Tue Apr 22, 2025
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

WHERE

Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve109 S. Lake of the Woods RoadMahomet, IL 61853

(40.19735,-88.37868)
 

DATE POSTED

February 4, 2025

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 8
  • 1-2 hours
  • Please check our social media or event calendar for exact location, closer to Earth Day: https://www.champaignforests.org/events.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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