Volunteer
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Volunteer Workday
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
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Woodworking with Invasives
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–16 w/ adult.
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]
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Volunteer Workday
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up; ages 8-14 w/adult.
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Earth Day: Trashy Tapestries
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy the camaraderie and catharsis of hand-weaving rubbish ribbons made from reclaimed textiles on the 5’ tall, four-sided LOOM360. Learn about circular art and participate […]
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Earth Day: Day of Stewardship
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Join a litter clean-up and restoration workday. Equipment provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.
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Earth Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305There are many things you can do to celebrate our planet Earth. Help us pick up litter, make a bird feeder, take home a tree […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join us for a vibrant celebration of planet Earth, filled with interactive activities, games, and creative artmaking for the whole family! This event is designed […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate Earth’s biodiversity through stewardship, art and educational activities. Free plant giveaways. Drop in.
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 w/ adult.
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Earth Day of Service
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Improve the ecosystem health in the Forest Preserves by participating in ecological restoration. Groups welcome. Ages 12 & up.
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Earth Day Cleanup
Jerome Huppert Woods • River Grove, IL 60171Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. Litter pickers and supplies will be available to check out.
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Trash Bash
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The Forest […]
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Earth-a-Palooza
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Enjoy guided walks, touch-a-truck, tree climbs, crafts and a visit from Brookfield Zoo Chicago during this eco-friendly family fun fest.
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Family Garlic Mustard Pull
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Help remove this invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Spring has Sprung
Featured Spring has SprungRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers. All ages.
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Chicago River Day
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Celebrate the 34th anniversary of Chicago River Day by cleaning and restoring our waterways and the surrounding land.
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]
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Trash Bash
FeaturedLaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The Forest […]
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Volunteer Workday
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
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Restoration Workday
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Help restore natural habitats. Supplies & refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.
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Nature Block Party
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove. Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy a variety […]
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
Free • Registration Required
