Help Keep Chicago's Parks Beautiful
Fall, Winter Volunteer Stewardship Days
Release Date: 08/23/04
There's always an opportunity to help keep the Nature Areas in Chicago's parks beautiful. The Chicago Park District offers its ongoing Volunteer Stewardship Workdays this fall and winter.
North Park Village Nature Center Stewardship Workdays
* Wednesdays and Saturdays all year, 9 a.m. -noon
* North Park Village, 5801 N. Pulaski Road
* All ages
* Free
Activities may include non-native weed and tree removal, planting, seeding, seed collection and mulching. Dress for the weather. Meet in front of the Nature Center. For more information call the Nature Center at 312-744-5472.
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workdays
* Sept. 4., Oct. 2, 9 a.m. - noon
* Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in Lincoln Park, Montrose Avenue and Lake Michigan
* All ages
* Free
Meet at the "Magic Hedge" located on Montrose Ave., east of Lake Shore Drive. Drive east toward Lake Michigan until you reach the "T" intersection by the bait shop. Turn right at the intersection at Harbor Drive and continue to the nature area on the left. Activities may include non-native weed and tree removal, planting, seeding and mulching. Dress to work outside. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Nichols Park Wildflower Meadow Stewardship Workdays
* Sept. 5, Sept. 19 and Oct. 31, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
* Nov. 7, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
* Nichols Park Wildflower Meadow, 1300 E. 55th Street
* All ages
* Free
Join the Hyde Park Meadowlarks in a variety of activities including cutting, weeding, planting and seeding. Dress to work outside. Meet in the wildflower meadow at Nichols Park. For more information, call Carol Schneider at 773-684-2619.
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
* Sept. 11, 9 a.m. - noon
* Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in Lincoln Park, Montrose Avenue and Lake Michigan
* All ages
* Free
Help with the restoration of the valuable prairie and bird habitat by planting yellow coneflower, wild bergamot, little bluestem, prairie dropseed and many more. Also learn more about migratory birds and their habitat from the experts. Meet at the "Magic Hedge" located on Montrose Ave., east of Lake Shore Drive. Drive east towards the Lake until the "T" intersection by the bait shop. Turn right at the intersection and continue to the nature area on the left. Parking is available on the street. Dress to work outside. Gloves, tools, and refreshments will be provided. Funding is generously provided by ComEd. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Burnham Nature Sanctuary Stewardship Workdays
* Sept. 11, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6, 9 a.m. - noon
* Burnham Nature Sanctuary, 47th Street and Lake Shore Drive
* All ages
* Free
Meet in the parking lot located on 47th Street, just west of Lake Shore Drive. Activities may include non-native weed and tree removal, planting, seeding and mulching. Dress to work outside. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Gompers Wetland Stewardship Workdays
* Sept. 11, Oct. 9 and Nov. 13, 9 a.m. - noon
* Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave.
* All ages
* Free
Join the North Mayfair Improvement Association in a variety of activities including non-native weed removal, planting, seeding, and mulching. Dress to work outside. Meet in the Keeler Avenue parking lot, located just south of Foster Avenue. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Jackson Park Stewardship Workdays
* Sept. 11, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. - noon
* Wooded Island / Bobolink Meadow in Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave.
* All ages
* Free
Join the Jackson Park Advisory Council in a variety of activities including non-native weed removal, planting and seeding. Dress to work outside. Exit Lake Shore Drive at Science Drive. Meet in the parking lot at Hayes Road and Cannon Drive, south of the Museum of Science and Industry and west of Lake Shore Drive. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
* Sept.18, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
* Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Lincoln Park, Addison and Lake Shore Drive
* All ages
* Free
Join the Lakeview Citizens Council in stewardship activities in and around the Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Activities include invasive plant removal, mulching of paths, seeding, brush cutting and pruning. Please wear appropriate clothing including work shoes or boots and a hat. The stewardship day will take place rain or shine. Work gloves and tools will be provided. Binoculars and instruction in how to use them will be available during break times. Meet at the east side of the sanctuary at Addison St. and Lake Shore Drive at the viewing platform. Parking is north of the sanctuary in the Waveland Golf Course lot. For more information, please call Charlotte Newfeld at 773-327-5053.
Gompers Wetland Stewardship Workday for National Public Lands Day
* Sept. 18, 9 a.m. - noon
* Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave.
* All ages
* Free
Join the North Mayfair Improvement Association in a variety of activities including non-native weed removal, planting, seeding, and mulching, as well as fun activities for kids. Dress to work outside. Meet in the parking lot west of Pulaski Avenue, just south of Foster Avenue. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Jackson Park Stewardship Workday for National Public Lands Day
* Sept. 18, 10 a.m. - noon
* Wooded Island / Bobolink Meadow in Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave.
* All ages
* Free
Join the Jackson Park Advisory Council in a variety of activities including non-native weed removal, tree care and mulching. Dress to work outside. Exit Lake Shore Drive at Science Drive. Meet in the parking lot at Hayes Road and Cannon Drive, south of the Museum of Science and Industry and west of Lake Shore Drive. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Ridge Park Wetland Stewardship Workday for National Public Lands Day
* Sept. 18, 9 a.m. - noon
* Ridge Park Wetland, 9512 S. Wood St.
* All ages
* Free
Meet at the wetland, on the corner of 95th St. and Wood Street behind the local stores, just west of the Metra tracks. Activities may include non-native weed and tree removal, planting, seeding and mulching. Dress to work outside. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Winnemac Park Stewardship Workday for National Public Lands Day
* Sept. 18, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
* Winnemac Park, 5100 N. Leavitt St.
* All ages
* Free
Meet by the two large trees west of the parking lot off of Damen Avenue. We will be planting prairie plants. Dress to work outside. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course Stewardship Workday
* Oct. 2, 9 a.m. - noon
* Golf course in Lincoln Park, Montrose Avenue and Lake Shore Drive
* All ages
* Free
The Chicago Park District and ComEd are converting nearly four acres of turf grass in non-play areas into natural habitat for migratory birds along Chicago's Lakefront Trail. Come help with the restoration by planting joe-pye weed, golden Alexanders, bottebrush grass, side-flowering aster, and many other native plants. Also learn more about migratory birds and their habitat from the experts. Meet in the parking lot on Montrose Avenue, just east of Lake Shore Drive, east of the soccer fields. Dress to work outside. Gloves, tools, and refreshments will be provided. Funding is generously provided by ComEd. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
North Pond in Lincoln Park Stewardship Workday
* Oct. 9, 9 a.m. -noon
* North Pond in Lincoln Park, 2430 N. Cannon Drive
* All ages
* Free
Join the North Pond Conservation Council in collecting native plant seeds. Dress to work outside. North Pond is located behind the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Meet at the gazebo located on Stockton Drive, to the west side of the pond. For more information, contact the North Pond Conservation Council at 773.883.7275.
Ridge Park Wetland Stewardship Workday
* Oct. 23, 9 a.m. - noon
* Ridge Park Wetland, 9512 S. Wood St.
* All ages
* Free
Meet at the wetland, on the corner of 95th St. and Wood St., behind the local stores, just west of the Metra tracks. Activities may include non-native weed and tree removal, planting, seeding, and mulching. Dress to work outside. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
Winnemac Park Stewardship Workday
* Oct. 23, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.
* Winnemac Park, 5100 N. Leavitt St.
* All ages
* Free
Meet by the two large trees west of the parking lot off of Damen Avenue. Activities will include seed collection, non-native weed and brush removal or planting. Dress to work outside. For more information, call 312-742-4072.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529
