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Greeters, tour guides, gardeners, researchers needed at St James Farm

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ORGANIZATION: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

  • 16 people are interested

This beautiful 600+ acre preserve was home to Brooks McCormick and family for many years until the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County acquired it in 2007 and opened it to the public in May of 2008.

St James Farm is located in Winfield Illinois. Greeters, Interpreters, Quail wagon tour guides, Gardeners, Researchers and Volunteer Staff Assistants for the 2012 season are needed. Training sessions begin in March. You'll learn about the land, family history, art and artifacts, buildings, dairy farming and equestrian events. You'll also learn to tell the story to visitors in the interpretative skills training session. You can also shadow a seasoned volunteer to learn about the site. Great volunteers will welcome you to a great preserve!

We also needs all-hands-on-deck for the annual Homecoming Event taking place on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.

Your first step in becoming a St James volunteer is to fill out a volunteer application at www.dupageforest.com, download the form by clicking…

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About The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Location:

3S580 Naperville Road, South of Butterfield Rd, North of Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands, and associated plant communities on lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure, and recreation of it citizens. The purpose of the Volunteer Services Program is to engage volunteers who are willing to donate their time, talents, and resources to support the programs and staff in carrying out the mission, purpose, and guiding principles of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the volunteer programs.

Description

We offer 11 unique Volunteer Programs.

  • Danada Equestrian Center-Wheaton, assist staff with daily horse care
  • Fullersburg Woods-Oak Brook, help children & visitors discover nature
  • Kline Creek Farm-West Chicago, assist in running an 1890's farm & introducing visitors to this era
  • Mayslake-Oak Brook-assist in gardening, tours, office & special events
  • Natural Resources-Countywide, assist at workdays w/ seed collection, brush cutting, planting. Be a Monitor for populations.
  • Special Services-Countywide, assist with office projects & Special events, pick up trash as part of the Clean-up Crew
  • St James Farm -Warrenville, assist in the garden, as tour guides & special events
  • Trail Watch- Countywide,patrol trails on foot & bicycle, submit reports on trail issues & visitor assistance
  • Visitor Engagement-Countywide,assist the staff with educational programs in schools, programs & events
  • Volunteer Ranger-Countywide,assist with fishing, archery, kayaking, trail trimming, cleanup & special events
  • Willowbrook-Glen Ellyn, assist in care & rehabilitation of native injured & orphaned animals

dupageforest.org, 630-933-7233, volunteer@dupageforest.org

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Environment
Arts & Culture, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Winfield and Buttterfield RdsWinfield, IL 60190

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16

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