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Volunteer at Wooded Island

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Volunteer at Wooded Island.  When: 4th Saturday, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 21, October 26, November 23, 2019 10AM-2PM Contact Jerry Levy at Jerry Levy at (312) 832-0215 (day), or (773) 955-6384 (evening) with questions. Where: Meet at the South … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Wooded Island

Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve

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Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve When:  Select Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, 2019 Where: West Ridge Nature Preserve (Park No. 568),5801 N. Western Ave.adjacent to Rosehill Cemetery (walk-in … [Read more...] about Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve

Volunteer at Millennium Park and more

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Volunteer at Millennium Park and more. Volunteering is a free activity The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is looking for volunteers at  Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center, Clarke House Museum and the Taste of Chicago.  Volunteers help in a … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Millennium Park and more

Volunteer gardening at North Pond Nature Sanctuary

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Volunteer gardening at North Pond Nature Sanctuary. Where:  North Pond Nature Sanctuary, 2610 N Cannon Dr. Register here Contact Aaron Hammond for more information. When:  See dates below. 10:00AM-12:00PM Help the Lincoln Park Conservancy restore and maintain the North Pond Nature … [Read more...] about Volunteer gardening at North Pond Nature Sanctuary

Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas

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Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas.  The Chicago Park District always has a great need for volunteers.  Following are locations in need of help.  Check out the list for the area closest to you.  There is always more than enough work to go around.  So get outside and into nature this … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas

Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center

Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center. What is North Park Village It features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, which are situated within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. The nature preserve offers trails that wind through woodland, wetland, prairie … [Read more...] about Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center

Volunteer to help plant and care for trees

Get out in nature, get some exercise and help green our city.  Volunteer with TreeKeepers to plant and care for trees around the city.  No experience necessary.  Trained TreeKeepers will be on hand supervising and assisting.  Please wear closed toe shoes and bring gloves if you have … [Read more...] about Volunteer to help plant and care for trees

Volunteer with Friends of the Chicago River

Grab your friends and join a community of stewards that help to restore critical habitat at five special sites along the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. This program is a joint partnership between Friends of the Chicago River, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Audubon Chicago Region, and the Forest … [Read more...] about Volunteer with Friends of the Chicago River

Free tours with a local Chicago Greeter

The Chicago Greeter program is a volunteer only group of Chicago residents who provide free “visits” for tourists visiting Chicago. "Explore Chicago with a friendly, knowledgeable local as your guide. This free service matches visitors with enthusiastic, city-wise volunteers for 2-4 hour guided … [Read more...] about Free tours with a local Chicago Greeter

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