Nature Summer Camps

All new themes! All new adventures!

Join us at LymanWoods for exciting summer day (and night!) camps for kids. Summer camps at LymanWoods are packed with outdoor adventures, crafts, games andmore! Each camp is taught by a Natural Areas Instructor and is designed to encourage play in nature while introducing age-appropriate nature and science concepts. All campsmeet at theWilliamF. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center. Refer to our Summer Camp Guide or online at www.dgparks.org formore information about LymanWoods summer camps.

Summer Bird Walk new!

Join the DuPage Birding Club for a guided bird walk to search for nesting birds at LymanWoods! The walk will leave fromthe front porch of the Interpretive Center, and binoculars will be provided to participants who do not have their own. The bird walk is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Please call the Interpretive Center at 630.963.9388 to register for the program. Families with children ages 8 years and older are welcome. Space is limited, so register soon!

Date Day Time

6/19

SA 7:30 - 9:30 am

Volunteer Opportunities at Our Natural Areas

Natural Areas volunteers help with everything fromgreeting visitors and office work to restoring Downers Grove’s natural areas. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Pat Semple,Volunteer Coordinator, at 630.963.1304 or psemple@dgparks.org.

R.E.A.P. (Restore, Educate & Preserve)

R.E.A.P. is a volunteer group dedicated to restoring and protecting the natural areas managed by theDownersGrove ParkDistrict. Volunteers assist the district’s staff in land management activities and teaching outdoor education and recreation programs at both LymanWoods and the Belmont Prairie.

R.E.A.P. volunteers gain personal satisfaction fromdoing work that benefits the community while cultivating lasting friendships with others who share their concern for the environment.Volunteers also “reap” the benefits of an annual appreciation event.

www.dgparks.org • 630.963.1300

R.E.A.P.Volunteer workdays

Workdays are held on select Saturdays from9:00 to 11:30 am.Volunteersmust register at least one week in advance of the scheduled workday.Volunteer workdays can be arranged for organized groups upon request. Please contact Pat Semple, Volunteer Coordinator, at 630.963.1304 or psemple@dgparks.org formore information.

LymanWoods.........June 12, July 10,August 14

Summer Camp Volunteers

Looking for volunteer experience?Want to spend your summer outside? Volunteer at LymanWoods Summer Camps! Summer Camp Assistants help the camp counselor and campers with games, crafts, hikes and outdoor activities.Volunteersmust be at least 14 years old, available to work at least one full week of camp, and willing to attend an orientation and training. If you are interested in becoming a Summer Camp Assistant, please contact Shannon Forsythe at sforsythe@dgparks.org formore information.

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