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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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100 people are interested
Trail Management & Restoration
ORGANIZATION: Lyman Woods William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
100 people are interested
Trail Management and Restoration Volunteers perform various restoration tasks, under the supervision of Park District staff
The Park District will provide all tools, safety equipment and training in safety and trail restoration techniques. Volunteers should have the ability to work outdoors doing hard, physical labor. Volunteers must also be able to work with others as a team and to follow the directions of the workday supervisor. A signed waiver and release form are required annually from all volunteers.
Types of Duties:
1. Removal of brush and aggressive invasive plants.
2. Mulching
3. Moving and/or cutting logs to line trails
4. Digging trenches for drainage
If interested, please fill out the below forms and email them to lymanwoods@dgparks.org at your earliest convenience. Thanks!
https://www.dgparks.org/upload/GeneralVolunteerApplication.Garden.REAP.Office2023.pdf
https://www.dgparks.org/upload/VolunteerWaiver2023.pdf
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About Lyman Woods William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Location:
901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, US
Mission Statement
The William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center connects people with nature and inspires appreciation and stewardship of natural areas through education and recreation.
Description
William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center is the starting off point for exploration of Lyman Woods. The William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center is a green building exemplifying environmentally friendly building practices and technology. Lyman Woods is 150 acres of oak woods, prairie, and marsh habitats that supports over 300 species of native plants.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
901 31st StDowners Grove, IL 60515
(41.830273 ,-88.008125 )
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Woodworking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 2 months preferred
- signed liability waiver