Opportunity Details

Orland Grassland - Stewardship Volunteer Days

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Description

Volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate.

Hike into 1,000 rolling acres of prairie, wetlands, savanna and shrubland, enjoying beautiful vistas and wildlife along the way. Join volunteers to restore habitat for many important threatened grassland birds. Activities include cutting invasive brush to protect bur oaks and native shrubs from being crowded out. Invasive species like white sweet clover and teasel are removed and native seed is collected to distribute within the grassland.


Schedule

Schedule Slots Available!


13 Apr 2024

Restoration Workday

Meeting Place: 167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Location Description:  167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Contact: Pat Hayes

Phone: 7082209596

Available Positions:  20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sign Up Individual


27 Apr 2024

Restoration Workday

Meeting Place: 167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Location Description:  167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Contact: Pat Hayes

Phone: 7082209596

Available Positions:  20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sign Up Individual


11 May 2024

Restoration Workday

Meeting Place: 167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Location Description:  167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Contact: Pat Hayes

Phone: 7082209596

Available Positions:  20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sign Up Individual


25 May 2024

Restoration Workday

Meeting Place: 167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Location Description:  167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Contact: Pat Hayes

Phone: 7082209596

Available Positions:  20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sign Up Individual


8 Jun 2024

Restoration Workday

Meeting Place: 167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Location Description:  167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Contact: Pat Hayes

Phone: 7082209596

Available Positions:  20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sign Up Individual


22 Jun 2024

Restoration Workday

Meeting Place: 167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Location Description:  167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

Contact: Pat Hayes

Phone: 7082209596

Available Positions:  20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sign Up Individual


Location
Orland Grassland 167th St and La Grange Rd
Orland Park IL, 60467


167th Street entrance just west of La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL


Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity


Secondary contact:
Bill Fath
wfath@yahoo.com


Website:
https://www.orlandgrassland.org


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.

Important: Dress for success - be sure to dress for the weather and hiking in natural terrain in the great outdoors. It can be WINDIER AND COLDER on the prairie, so wear coats, hats, jeans and sturdy shoes. See "Dress for Success" on our website at www.orlandgrassland.org

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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