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Save the world one acre at a time. Join us for an ecological restoration workday. Cut and burn invasive brush, harvest native seed in season and have fun.Find us on Facebook!Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school, scouts, church). Volunteers under age 18 must have their volunteer waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Schedule Slots Available!
26 Dec 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Main lot; Rt at fork, 1st lot on Rt.
Contact: John Dudlo
Phone: (708) 642-8876
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group
4 Jan 2025
Meeting Place: Arie Crown
Contact: LuAnne Dudlo
Phone: (708) 724-4300
9 Jan 2025
23 Jan 2025
1 Feb 2025
13 Feb 2025
27 Feb 2025
1 Mar 2025
13 Mar 2025
Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719
Contact person for opportunity
Contact person: Master Steward LuAnne Dudlo luanne.dudlo@gmail.com (708) 724-4300
Secondary contact: Master Steward John Dudlo jdudlo@gmail.com 312 988 5946
Requirements Volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate. All volunteers need to complete the volunteer agreement and waiver form in order to participate. Be prepared for variable weather, uneven terrain, standing and/or walking for two or more hours, working near a fire, and hazardous insects and plants. What to Expect Stewardship volunteers help to restore natural habitat by performing seasonal restoration tasks. The work may include removing weeds and invasive vegetation, cutting and burning invasive woody plants, collecting and spreading native seed, and collecting trash. These tasks may incorporate the use of tools, including hand saws, loppers, pruning shears, trowels, shovels, rakes, and other hand tools (manual). All necessary tools, supplies, gloves, and training will be provided. Safety While we strive to create the safest environment possible, it is impossible to eliminate all potential hazards when working outside in nature. Volunteers are advised to wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes and other seasonally appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Bring a water bottle. Hazards may include stinging or biting insects, poison ivy, walking on uneven terrain, a fire to burn cut brush, and inclement weather. 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
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