- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Make A Difference Day! Sat Oct 26, 2019
ORGANIZATION: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Help make the environment clean for wildlife and visitors to East Branch Forest Preserve in Glendale Heights!
Bring along your family and friends and "Make A Difference" while you de-litter the preserves on October 26, 2019 from 9am-12noon.
Visit www.dupageforest.com and click on the map for directions. Please be sure to have a one-time waiver form for this event. Enjoy fall color and help the environment!
For groups of 5 or more please call Kathy Lech (630) 206-9630.
1 More opportunity with The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Opportunities
About The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location:
3S580 Naperville Road, South of Butterfield Rd, North of Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands, and associated plant communities on lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure, and recreation of it citizens. The purpose of the Volunteer Services Program is to engage volunteers who are willing to donate their time, talents, and resources to support the programs and staff in carrying out the mission, purpose, and guiding principles of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the volunteer programs.
Description
We offer 11 unique Volunteer Programs.
- Danada Equestrian Center-Wheaton, assist staff with daily horse care
- Fullersburg Woods-Oak Brook, help children & visitors discover nature
- Kline Creek Farm-West Chicago, assist in running an 1890's farm & introducing visitors to this era
- Mayslake-Oak Brook-assist in gardening, tours, office & special events
- Natural Resources-Countywide, assist at workdays w/ seed collection, brush cutting, planting. Be a Monitor for populations.
- Special Services-Countywide, assist with office projects & Special events, pick up trash as part of the Clean-up Crew
- St James Farm -Warrenville, assist in the garden, as tour guides & special events
- Trail Watch- Countywide,patrol trails on foot & bicycle, submit reports on trail issues & visitor assistance
- Visitor Engagement-Countywide,assist the staff with educational programs in schools, programs & events
- Volunteer Ranger-Countywide,assist with fishing, archery, kayaking, trail trimming, cleanup & special events
- Willowbrook-Glen Ellyn, assist in care & rehabilitation of native injured & orphaned animals
dupageforest.org, 630-933-7233, volunteer@dupageforest.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
EAST BRANCH FOREST PRESERVE Glen Ellyn RdSouth of Army Trail Road, north of North AvenueGlendale Heights, IL 60139
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A