NATURE
ADULT PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER
Guided Nature Walks FREE! DuPage River Sweep
Age: 18 & Up
Join us for a stroll through local natural areas. Learn a bit about seasonal
nature happenings while getting some exercise. Walks will take place rain
or shine. On 4/17, meet in the parking lot near the bathrooms at Hidden
Lake Forest Preserve. On 5/15, we will search for woodland wildflowers
– meet in front of the boathouse. On 6/12, please meet on the Prairie
Path near the corner of the library parking lot. On 7/10, please park in lot
College 1a, north of the football stadium, and meet by the softball field
dugout on the east end of the lot. (rf) Age: Best Suited for Ages 5 & Up
Since 1991, volunteers for the River Sweep effort have removed around
400 tons of trash from our local waterways. The Park District is once again
serving as the community liaison for the Glen Ellyn effort at Churchill
Woods Forest Preserve, located on St. Charles Road, 1/2 mile east of Swift
Road in Lombard. Please consider joining your neighbors to help clean
the shorelines of the East Branch. Pre-registration required. For more
information, please email Renae at [email protected]. (rf)
See locations below
At Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
F April 17 9am-10:30am Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
F May 15 9am-10:30am Lake Ellyn Park
F June 12 9am-10:30am Prairie Path & Danby Park
F July 10 9am-10:30am Natural Areas of College of DuPage
Nature and Forest Therapy Walks
At Lincoln Marsh (Wheaton) and Churchill Park (Glen Ellyn)
Age: 18 & Up
Learn how to immerse yourself in natural settings through mindful actions
and observations, gain insights into local ecology, and better understand
the physical and mental benefits of nature walks. The experience ends with
a tea ceremony and reflection. See online details for location of the walk.
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
117130 Su April 19 1pm-3pm $10/$15
117132 Su May 17 1pm-3pm $10/$15
117170 Su June 7 1pm-3pm $10/$15
117200 Su July 15 9:30-11:30am $10/$15
117208 Su Aug. 9 1pm-3pm $10/$15
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DAY DATE TIME REGISTER AT
Sa May 16 9am-12pm www.TheConservationFoundation.org
Restoration Workdays
Help clear invasive plants, cut and stack brush, plant native flowers,
trees and seeds, maintain trails and more. Please bring gloves if you have
them – we will supply the tools, safety glasses and extra gloves. This is a
great opportunity for scouts, families, and community groups. If you plan
to bring a group or have any questions, please contact Renae Frigo at
[email protected]. All ages welcome. Free. (rf)
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
Sa March 14, 2020 9am-11am Gault Bird Sanctuary
Sa April 11, 2020 9am-11am Ellynwood Nature Preserve
Sa May 9, 2020 9am-11am Churchill Park
Sa June 13, 2020 9am-11am Glen Ellyn Manor Park
Sa July 11, 2020 9am-11am Maryknoll Park
Sa August 8, 2020 9am-11am Lake Ellyn Park
Sa September 12, 2020 9am-11am Danby Park