Embrace Nature: Volunteer With Us!
The Forest Preserves of Cook County’s nearly 70,000 acres of woodlands, prairies and wetlands provide endless, year-round opportunities to get outside, get exercise and make a meaningful difference in your community. No matter if you’re deeply familiar with your local preserve or want to start getting out in nature, we have a volunteer opportunity for you or your group. Everyone is welcome in the Forest Preserves!
Tree Clearing
The Calumet Chainsaw Group routinely meets at sites in the South Region to fell trees. These projects include the removal of invasive trees, and tree removal to open areas to allow more sunlight in the space. A Feller I can take down trees up to 6 inches (dbh), whereas a Feller II can take down trees up to 12 inches (dbh).
Seed Collecting
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lnvasive Species Removal
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Litter Removal
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