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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Busse Blitz Shoreline Cleanup
ORGANIZATION: Forest Preserves of Cook County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Do you believe trash belongs in a trash can and not in our natural areas? Rally your friends and family members and come out to the Busse Boating Center for 2nd annual targeted shoreline cleanup on Saturday, October 6th from 9am to noon.
Volunteer as an individual or form a team and tackle the trash that accumulates along the shoreline, posing a hazard to birds and aquatic animals including frogs and fish.
Litter is a serious problem, but the cleanup will be fun. Forest Preserve Staff will work to deploy groups to different sections of the Busse Reservoir shoreline. Compete with fellow volunteers to see who can collect the most trash. All participants earn serious bragging rights.
Trash grabbers, gloves and bags and refreshments will be provided. Wearing rubber boots is highly encouraged. Please register in advance.
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About Forest Preserves of Cook County
Location:
6100 N Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646, US
Mission Statement
"to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future."
Description
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with more than 69,000-acres, is the largest forest preserve district in the United States. It receives an estimated 40 million visits each year, providing an escape into a world teeming with wildlife and rich with outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities. Within its boundaries are rare habitats that offer plant and animal diversity on par with the rainforests of the world. This natural heritage offers something for everyone:
- Oak woodlands and savannas
- Tallgrass prairies
- Native wetlands
- Migratory fly-ways that afford spectacular birding
- 22 dedicated nature preserves
- 40 managed lakes and ponds
- 7 major waterways that can be canoed or kayaked and offer glimpses of waterflow and shorebirds
- 300 miles of marked trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing
- Scenic spots for painting, photography or quiet reflection
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Sat Oct 06, 2018
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
Busse Lake Boating CenterElk Grove Village, IL 60007
(42.003918 ,-87.970345 )
DATE POSTED
October 1, 2018
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- 9am-12pm (stay as long as you want!)