Opportunity Details

Arie Crown Forest - Stewardship Volunteer Days

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Description

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.

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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

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6 Apr 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Arie Crown

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: LuAnne Dudlo

Phone: (708) 724-4300

Available Positions:  30

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


11 Apr 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Main lot; Rt at fork, 1st lot on Rt.

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: John Dudlo

Phone: (708) 642-8876

Available Positions:  25

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


25 Apr 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Main lot; Rt at fork, 1st lot on Rt.

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: John Dudlo

Phone: (708) 642-8876

Available Positions:  25

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


4 May 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Arie Crown

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: LuAnne Dudlo

Phone: (708) 724-4300

Available Positions:  30

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


9 May 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Main lot; Rt at fork, 1st lot on Rt.

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: John Dudlo

Phone: (708) 642-8876

Available Positions:  25

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


23 May 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Main lot; Rt at fork, 1st lot on Rt.

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: John Dudlo

Phone: (708) 642-8876

Available Positions:  25

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


1 Jun 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Arie Crown

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: LuAnne Dudlo

Phone: (708) 724-4300

Available Positions:  30

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


13 Jun 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Main lot; Rt at fork, 1st lot on Rt.

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: John Dudlo

Phone: (708) 642-8876

Available Positions:  25

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


27 Jun 2024

Stewardship Volunteer Days

Meeting Place: Main lot; Rt at fork, 1st lot on Rt.

Location Description:  Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719

Contact: John Dudlo

Phone: (708) 642-8876

Available Positions:  25

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sign Up Individual Sign Up Group


Location
Arie Crown Forest 6800 S LaGrange road
Hodgkins IL, 60525


Drive through outer parking lot, bear right at 'Y'. Look for Habitat Managment signs. gps 41.766382, -87.867719


Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity


Secondary contact:
Master Steward John Dudlo
jdudlo@gmail.com
312 988 5946


Requirements & Documents
Requirements

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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