Description
Help take care of Sand Ridge Nature Center with removal of invasive plants. Come out to this spectacular place and do some good work for nature and friends.
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
Schedule Slots Available!
31 Dec 2024
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
7 Jan 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
14 Jan 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
21 Jan 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
28 Jan 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
4 Feb 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
11 Feb 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
18 Feb 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
25 Feb 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
4 Mar 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
11 Mar 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
18 Mar 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
25 Mar 2025
Stewardship Workday
Meeting Place: Meet behind Nature Center
Location Description: Meet behind Nature Center by garage
Contact: Nancy Joseph
Phone: 773-562-6177
Available Positions: 10
Location
15891 Paxton Ave.
South Holland IL, 60473
Contact Info
Contact person for opportunity
Contact person:
Steward Nancy Joseph
njoseph2008@aol.com
(773) 562-6177
Secondary contact:
FOTFP Senior Field Organizer
Gloria Orozco
gloria@fotfp.org
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.
*Volunteer will help remove invasive plants like garlic mustard and buckthorn.
*Must be able to work outdoors and have knowledge of working outdoors safely.
*Should be able to use simple tools including loppers and hand saws.
