On November 5, voters will decide on a $155 million Forest Preserves referendum.
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Saturday, December 21
9 AM - 12 PM
10+
Workday meeting locations & contact info *click here*
Come join us! No experience necessary. Restoration Workdays occur in dozens of sites around the county, some on weekdays & some on weekends. These are no-commitment - come to as many workdays as you can. Children 10 years & up are welcome with an adult (and waiver signed by legal guardian). Please be prompt; the group will often head off-trail and you may have a difficult time finding them. Dress for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required & long pants are recommended all year-round. Bring work gloves.
SPRING: Brush clearing, garlic mustard control, planting SUMMER: Garlic mustard control, wildlife monitoring, weed management, planting, seed collecting FALL: Brush clearing, seed collection, tree & shrub planting WINTER: Brush clearing, sowing seed
NOTE: If the weather is questionable (e.g. thunderstorms, extreme heat or cold), please contact the Site Steward to confirm before heading out to the scheduled workday.
New volunteers and groups of four or more, please RSVP to your Site Steward so they have enough supplies for everyone. View all upcoming workdays »
Restoration workday coordinator: Site Steward
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