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Environmental Volunteer Opportunities
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16519 The Light Center Garden Angel Location: Union 60180 Description: The garden angel's role is to tend to and help maintain the Light Center organic garden which is planted, nurtured and harvested by our youth participants. Tasks could include but are not limited to: planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, assisting youth groups with all of the above When does the volunteer need take place? Seasonal: spring, summer Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: ON Adults: ON Families: ON Groups: ON Community Service: ON Is there training? I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16519 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16507 McHenry County Conservation District Natural Areas Restoration Workdays Location: Woodstock 60098 Description: Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you believe that EVERY DAY should be Earth Day? McHenry County Conservation District Site Stewards need your help! If you’re wild about natural areas and want to help make them even better, come to a restoration workday! Some of the things you'll assist MCCD Site Stewards with include: removing invasive brush and vegetation; stacking brush for burning; helping with site clean-up; planting and collecting the seed of native plants. Learn about habitat restoration and native plants, and meet people who share your interest in the environment. Training & equipment are provided by the Conservation District. Come and make a difference with us! When does the volunteer need take place? Restoration workdays are usually held on weekends, and typically last 3-4 hours. If your group of 10 or more is interested in participating, a special restoration session can be scheduled. Opportunities are ongoing throughout the year at various sites around McHenry County. To learn when the next restoration day is scheduled in your area, please call the MCCD Volunteer Coordinator at 815-338-6223(ext. 229) or email Volunteers@MCCDistrict.org. Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: ON Adults: ON Families: ON Groups: ON Community Service: Is there training? ON I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16507 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16515 McHenry County Conservation District Gardening for Diverse City Prairie Location: Crystal Lake 60014 Description: Are you a gardener who loves native plants? Would you like to showcase your skills at the Diverse City Prairie Planting along the Prairie Trail in Crystal Lake? Individuals or garden clubs who wish to display their civic pride and beautify this highly-visible area are invited to adopt a section of this impressive garden along Main Street between Virginia Road and Route 14. Think how fantastic these plants would look if your green thumb was helping to maintain them! When does the volunteer need take place? The planting of perennial native plants is already finished, but weeding and maintenance are ongoing through the growing season and into fall. Flexible time commitment can be determined by the volunteer. Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: Adults: ON Families: Groups: ON Community Service: Is there training? ON I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16515 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16531 McHenry County Conservation District Native Plant Seed Collection Volunteer Location: Richmond 60071 Description: McHenry County Conservation District's Natural Resource Management Department is looking for volunteers to collect seed from over 50 native prairie plant species found on District sites throughout McHenry County. Seed collected from local sites preserves local genotypes and has a greater chance of surviving in restoration projects, because it is adapted to our region's climate and soils. The MCCD plant ecologist will lead training and seed collection efforts. Potential seed collectors should have an interest in plants and natural plant communities, enjoy outdoor field work, and be able to work independently. Volunteers will gain plant identification skills. When does the volunteer need take place? Volunteer seed collectors are needed weekdays from August through October. Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: Adults: ON Families: Groups: Community Service: Is there training? ON I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16531 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16532 McHenry County Conservation District Site Restoration Volunteer Location: Alden 60033 Description: McHenry County Conservation District's Site Stewards need your help in restoring habitat at Alden Sedge Meadow South, a conservation area located at the headwaters of the Nippersink Creek on Rt. 173 between Harvard and Hebron. This site contains oak savanna (a globally-endangered ecosystem), woodland, wetland and a pioneer cemetery. Worday activities may include removing invasive plants, stacking brush, as well as collecting and sowing native plant seed. Beginners are welcome, and training is provided. You're invited to join the Site Stewards at the end of each session for an interpretive hike. Attending a restoration workday is a great way to experience this special conservation site, which is not open to the general public. Before coming to a workday, please call MCCD Site Stewards Jack and Judy Speer at 815-648-1372 or 815-690-6240 to confirm specific dates and directions. When does the volunteer need take place? Restoration workdays offer a year-round, all-season opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment of McHenry County. You're invited to drop in for just one session - or return each month to watch the seasons change and see what a difference your work makes! Restoration workdays are generally held on the third Sunday of each month from 1 pm to 4 pm. Before coming to a workday, please call MCCD Site Stewards Jack and Judy Speer at 815-648-1372 or 815-690-6240 to confirm specific dates and directions. Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: ON Adults: ON Families: ON Groups: ON Community Service: Is there training? ON I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16532 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16731 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Field trip chaperones Location: Crystal Lake 60012 Description: Field trip chaperones When does the volunteer need take place? Dates to be determined Ongoing? One-time-only? ON Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: ON Adults: ON Families: Groups: Community Service: Is there training? I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16731 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16562 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Nature program support Location: Crystal Lake 60014 Description: Nature program support When does the volunteer need take place? ongoing Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: ON Adults: ON Families: Groups: Community Service: Is there training? I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16562 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16573 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Care of plants in greenhouse/butterfly room Location: Crystal Lake 60014 Description: Volunteers are needed to care for the plants in the greenhouse/butterfly room. When does the volunteer need take place? All year round, times flexible Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: ON Adults: ON Families: Groups: Community Service: Is there training? I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16573 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16612 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Plant propagation Location: Crystal Lake 60014 Description: Plant propagation When does the volunteer need take place? ongoing Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: ON Adults: ON Families: Groups: ON Community Service: ON Is there training? I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16612 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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16792 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Land restoration Location: Crystal Lake 60012 Description: Land restoration When does the volunteer need take place? Tuesdays from 1-3pm or 2-4pm depending on the daylight and weather conditions in winter. It will be 2-4 in the summer. Also have a work period on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9-11am. Ongoing? ON One-time-only? Who would be great for this opportunity? Teens: ON Adults: ON Families: Groups: ON Community Service: ON Is there training? I am interested in helping Remember the ID number: 16792 I would like to learn about this organization on the members page
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