Description
Volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate.
Sundown Meadow contains a variety of ecosystems including prairie and woodland. There are many opportunities to be part of the restoration process, where volunteers are pushing back invasive species such as buckthorn and garlic mustard to bring back nearly lost habitats.
Schedule
Schedule Slots Available!
23 Apr 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
30 Apr 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
7 May 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
11 May 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Location Description: S LaGrange Rd and 67 St. Driveway is off of LaGrange Rd., between 63rd Street and 67th street (north of I-55), on the west side of the street. Look for "Volunteer" signs to find the specific location of the workday.
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
14 May 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
21 May 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
28 May 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
4 Jun 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
8 Jun 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Location Description: S LaGrange Rd and 67 St. Driveway is off of LaGrange Rd., between 63rd Street and 67th street (north of I-55), on the west side of the street. Look for "Volunteer" signs to find the specific location of the workday.
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
11 Jun 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
18 Jun 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
25 Jun 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
2 Jul 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
9 Jul 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
13 Jul 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Location Description: S LaGrange Rd and 67 St. Driveway is off of LaGrange Rd., between 63rd Street and 67th street (north of I-55), on the west side of the street. Look for "Volunteer" signs to find the specific location of the workday.
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
16 Jul 2024
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Meeting Place: Parking lot
Contact: Dennis Kankowske
Phone: 708-268-5114
Available Positions: 25
Location
Sundown Meadow South La Grange Road and 67th St
Hodgkins IL, 60525
S LaGrange Rd and 67 St. Driveway is off of LaGrange Rd., between 63rd Street and 67th street (north of I-55), on the west side of the street. Look for "Volunteer" signs to find the specific location of the workday.
Contact Info
Contact person for opportunity
Contact person:
Stewardship Workday Leader Dennis Kankowske
victoryrunners@gmail.com
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
