The natural resources department has 3 upcoming winter volunteer events. We will be removing invasive species, such as autumn olive, honeysuckle, and Callery pear. Weather pending, we will likely have a burn pile at every event. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little smoky and follow the arrow signs once you enter the preserve. We will supply all the tools. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thurs. Dec 21st: 1-3 pm; Winter Solstice. We will have a bonfire and hot cocoa afterward!
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Maple Sugar Grove
Sat. Jan 27th: 10-12 pm
River Bend Forest Preserve
Meet at the pavilion within the preserve
Mon. Feb 19th: 10-12 pm
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Meet at Homer Lake Interpretive Center parking lot
**Please reach out to me if you’re trying to get volunteer burn pile training from me, I would really like you to come to one of these events.** [email protected]