Description
Somme Woods, the furthest east of the Sommes, has bur and white oak woodlands with massive old oaks, open marshes, and ephemeral ponds. Rich with native plants and animals, they are being restored to their original beauty by North Branch Restoration Project volunteers. A resting bald eagle greeted a volunteer work crew here on one workday.
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Schedule
Schedule Slots Available!
24 Oct 2020
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Matt Evans
Phone: (847) 293-6685
Available Positions: 12
25 Oct 2020
Stewardship Volunteer Days: Somme Woods South
Meeting Place: Park and meet at the Somme Woods lot.
Contact: Linda Masters
Phone: 847-337-3771
Available Positions: 6
7 Nov 2020
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Eriko Kojima
Phone: 847-322-7420
Available Positions: 13
15 Nov 2020
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Eriko Kojima
Phone: 847-322-7420
Available Positions: 15
22 Nov 2020
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Eriko Kojima
Phone: 847-322-7420
Available Positions: 15
28 Nov 2020
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Eriko Kojima
Phone: 847-322-7420
Available Positions: 15
29 Nov 2020
Stewardship Volunteer Days: Somme Woods South
Meeting Place: 1625 Ferndale - park on the south side of the street only
Contact: Linda Masters
Phone: 847-337-3771
Available Positions: 15
Location
Somme Woods Dundee Road
Northbrook IL, 60062
Somme Prairie Grove sits west of Waukegan Ave on the north side of Dundee Rd, while Somme Woods lies on the east side. The workday meeting place for both sites is the Forest Preserve parking lot on the north side of Dundee, just east of Waukegan.
Contact Info
Contact person for opportunity
Contact person:
Linda Masters
masters2001@comcast.net
Website:
http://www.northbranchrestoration.org/index.html
Requirements & Documents
Requirements
All individuals should consider their level of risk for the COVID-19 virus prior to engaging in any volunteer service.
Review the Forest Preserve''s COVID-19 page each day before volunteering for important updates and safety precautions.
DO NOT attempt to volunteer if in the last 14 days you:
1. have any of the symptoms related to COVID-19 as identified by the Centers for Disease Control
2. have traveled to any foreign country or states with a high incidence of COVID-19 infections
Staff and volunteer leaders will implement protocols to ensure physical distancing, glove and mask usage, and tool sanitizing.
Wear all essential personal protection equipment (PPE) including a face mask.
Always keep a minimum distance of six feet from other volunteers.
Plan accordingly, as many public restrooms are closed.
Bring your own gloves, snack, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and hand sanitizer.
Tools and instructions are provided by the steward. It is not necessary to pre-register, but if a group of more than 5-6 are planning to come, please let the steward know that, so that adequate supplies can be provided.
Dress for the weather and the outdoors. We strongly encourage boots/sturdy shoes and clothes that can get wear and tear. Natural fabrics are best, especially if brushpiles may be burned.
