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Get Outside, Get Active, and Give Back


The mission of our volunteer program is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups to enhance the health and beauty of the Preserves and enrich the visitor experience.

With over 68,000 acres of nature in Cook County, there are endless opportunities to get involved and give back.

Click on one of the volunteer programs listed below to learn more.

Enjoy your Preserves while taking care of your Preserves.

 

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  Find Your Role and Get Involved          
    Ecological Stewardship
Participate in weekend workdays to restore the health of our preserves or become a plant or wildlife monitor
Click here to learn more... 		    Group Volunteering
Learn about volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, groups, clubs, and corporations
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    Facilities and Special Projects
Volunteer at a Nature Center, with the Police Trail Watch, and more
Click here to learn more... 		    Adopt-A-Site
Make a commitment to care for an area of the Preserves by conducting periodic litter cleanups
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