Activity Guide Spring/Summer 2020 | Page 84

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 84 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