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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
National Cleanup Day at Camp Bullfrog Lake
ORGANIZATION: Forest Preserves of Cook County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Litter threatens the health of the plants and animals that call the Preserves home, but we can do something about it! Rally your friends and family members and come out to Camp Bullfrog Lake for a targeted shoreline cleanup in honor of National Cleanup Day.
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 shoreline. Compete with fellow volunteers to see who can collect the most trash. Get photographed with your weirdest piece of litter-one person’s trash might be your "Catch of the Day". All participants earn serious bragging rights.
Trash grabbers, gloves and bags and refreshments will be provided. Wearing rubber boots is highly encouraged. After the cleanup, stay for our annual Party for the Preserves event with live music, guided hikes and family-friendly activities.
2 Shifts
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- Sat Sep 21, 2019 - 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM CST
- Sat Sep 21, 2019 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST
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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 Sep 21, 2019
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
9600 Wolf RdWillow Springs, IL 60480
(41.71337 ,-87.89557 )
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Youth under the age of 18 will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. please visit www.fpdcc.com/volunteer for information.