2020 Earth Week Naperville Volunteer Opportunities
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Earth Week Naperville 2020
April 22-28
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REGIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DuPage & Will Counties
New activities added weekly - check back soon!
DATE TBD
Dandelion Dig
When: tbd
Who: All ages; great for schools, scouts, church groups, service hours
Where: Knoch Park, 724 S. West St., Naperville; parking lot on West St.
What: Pull dandelions to compete for prizes; bring a pair of gloves. Learn about the new tools available for extracting dandelions in your own yard.
How: To register contact Lynnette Hoole or call 630-848-3606
APRIL 18
Grand Pavillion Workday
When: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Who: Ages 12, with adult, and up; up to 15 volunteers
Where: Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Ct. Naperville, IL 60540
What: Mulch tree rings near Grand Pavillion and surrounding area
How: To register contact Lynnette Hoole or call 630-864-3606.
APRIL 22
Riverwalk Work Day
When: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Who: Ages 18 and up; great project for an office work group
Where: Riverwalk between Eagle St. and Main St., Naperville IL 60540
What: Planting, weeding and mulching of landscape along the Riverwalk
How: To register contact Lynnette Hoole or call 630-864-3606.
APRIL 23
Quarry Workday
When: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Who: Ages 18 and up; up to 12 volunteers
Where: Landscaping around the small quarry near the Carillon
What: Plant and mulch native species around the small quarry
How: To register contact Lynnette Hoole or call 630-864-3606.
APRIL 24
Sindt Woods Workday
When: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Who: Any age (children must be accompanied by an adult); up to 25 volunteers
Where: Sindt Woods
What: Invasive species removal with the Trailmasters
How: To register contact Lynnette Hoole or call 630-864-3606.
ONGOING
Scavenger Hunt Litter Pick
When: Flexible - can be scheduled for the group participating.
Who: Open to all ages; Children under the age of 13 should be accompanied by a parent.
Where: Hobson West Ponds, 1047 S. West Street, Naperville (meet in front of the pier)
Seager Park, 1163 Plank Road, Naperville (meet in front of the Center)
Parks throughout the Park District - to accomodate the group participating
What: Volunteers will be given a bag, list of what to find, plastic glove. The volunteer with everything on the list and the volunteer with the fullest bag will win prizes.The gloves are latex for those with allergies or smaller hands please bring your own gloves. This is a great activity to bring your children out to learn about our parks,litter in our parks, and recycling. Scouts are welcome to participate in this conservation service project.
How: To register yourself, your family or a scout troop please contact Lynnette Hoole or call 630-848-3606.
