Description
Join North Branch Restoration Project volunteers at this fine oak woodland situated right in the City of Chicago. Ancient pin oaks dominate the wetter areas of this woodland. Tall bur oaks stand in the western part, their wide-spreading lower limbs attesting to the open-grown character of the woods in the past. Small ephemeral ponds are graced with lush green sedges. Hundreds of spicebush shrubs are covered with tiny yellow blossoms in early spring, giving way later to glossy red berries.
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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
Unlimited Positions available!
Location
6221 N Caldwell Avenue
Chicago IL, 60646
Meet at the maintenance road to the golf course, west side of Caldwell about halfway between the Billy Caldwell Golf Course & the intersection of Central and Caldwell. Volunteers disregard the "Do Not Enter" signage at maintenance yard.
Contact Info
Contact person for opportunity
Contact person:
Steward Jonathan Sladek
jonathansladek@mac.com
(847) 858-2242
Website:
https://www.northbranchrestoration.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.
Instructions and supplies are provided by the steward. It is not necessary to pre-register, but if a group of more than 5 are planning to come, please let the steward know that, so that adequate supplies can be provided.
Meet at the maintenance road to the golf course, west side of Caldwell about halfway between the Billy Caldwell Golf Course & the intersection of Central and Caldwell. Volunteers disregard the "Do Not Enter" signage at maintenance yard.
