Nachusa Grasslands Introductory Volunteer Sessions
Take action to find your passion for helping Illinois wilds.
Free! Pre-Registration Required!
- Saturday, October 10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm – New Volunteer Emphasis Workday – All Volunteers Welcome
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Note that the other sessions scheduled for late 2020 and early 2021 have been cancelled, due to the requirement to meet outdoors during the pandemic.
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Discover ways you can give back to the earth, find new friends, and get some exercise! Nachusa Grasslands is offering an introduction to the preserve and volunteer stewardship of prairies and oak savannas. If you’ve ever considered helping but weren’t sure how to get involved, this is for you.
This program has you exploring hands-on land restoration and stewardship: seed harvesting, weed management, and brush control. You’ll also be given a brief history of the preserve and go on a short walk to explore the prairies, oak savannas, or wetlands.
Expect to walk and work off-trail on uneven ground and put in physical work which may include bending over, lifting, carrying, and using hand tools.
Nachusa Grasslands will provide tools and safety glasses (if needed). You are expected to wear appropriate clothing (long pants, socks, sturdy shoes or boots). It’s also recommended you wear long sleeves and bring sunscreen, coat, hat, and sunglasses, as weather dictates). On August 25, bring a sack supper.
COVID-19 safety protocols are now in place. You are required to bring your own mask, work gloves, drinking water and snack (if wanted). We will limit the number of volunteers to six to help with social distancing requirements. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend. A volunteer leader will contact you the day before to check in with you about health and weather conditions.
These programs are suitable for ages 12 – adult. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them.
Programs will proceed in slightly inclement weather. If severe weather occurs such that cancellation is required, then Nachusa Grasslands will contact you with at least an hour’s notice before the start of the program.
Meet at the Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center at 2075 Lowden Rd. Franklin Grove, IL 61031.
Register via SignUpGenius
For more info on volunteering at Nachusa Grasslands in general, go to the Volunteer page. Note that you do not have to attend a session before attending a workday or volunteering in another way.
This program has you exploring hands-on land restoration and stewardship: seed harvesting, weed management, and brush control. You’ll also be given a brief history of the preserve and go on a short walk to explore the prairies, oak savannas, or wetlands.
Expect to walk and work off-trail on uneven ground and put in physical work which may include bending over, lifting, carrying, and using hand tools.
Nachusa Grasslands will provide tools and safety glasses (if needed). You are expected to wear appropriate clothing (long pants, socks, sturdy shoes or boots). It’s also recommended you wear long sleeves and bring sunscreen, coat, hat, and sunglasses, as weather dictates). On August 25, bring a sack supper.
COVID-19 safety protocols are now in place. You are required to bring your own mask, work gloves, drinking water and snack (if wanted). We will limit the number of volunteers to six to help with social distancing requirements. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend. A volunteer leader will contact you the day before to check in with you about health and weather conditions.
These programs are suitable for ages 12 – adult. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them.
Programs will proceed in slightly inclement weather. If severe weather occurs such that cancellation is required, then Nachusa Grasslands will contact you with at least an hour’s notice before the start of the program.
Meet at the Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center at 2075 Lowden Rd. Franklin Grove, IL 61031.
Register via SignUpGenius
For more info on volunteering at Nachusa Grasslands in general, go to the Volunteer page. Note that you do not have to attend a session before attending a workday or volunteering in another way.
UPDATED 09/2020