Natural Areas VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR NATURAL AREAS
Looking for volunteer experience? Want to spend your summer outside? Lyman Woods Summer Camp Assistants help the camp counselor and campers with games, crafts, hikes and outdoor activities. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, available to work at least one full week of camp, and willing to attend an orientation and training.
Summer Camp Volunteers
Do you have a green thumb, or are you looking to learn more about native plants and gardening? We need a volunteer crew to help maintain the native plant demonstration and butterfly gardens at Lyman Woods. Volunteers must be available to volunteer on a regular basis and love getting their hands dirty!
Green Thumbs Needed!
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS Pollinator Pals
Love to hike? Want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteers help maintain our beautiful natural areas by hiking the trails at Lyman Woods and the Belmont Prairie. Pairs of volunteers work together to inspect trails, report trail conditions, and answer frequently asked questions from fellow hikers.
Hiking Patrol
Interested in volunteering with our summer camps, gardens, or hiking patrol programs? CONTACT Pat Semple at 630.963.1300 or
psemple@dgparks.org for more information.
R.E.A.P. Volunteer Workdays
R.E.A.P. (Restore, Educate and Preserve) is a volunteer group dedicated to restoring and protecting the Downers Grove Park District’s natural areas. Land management workdays are held on selected Saturdays from 8:00 - 10:30 am. VOLUNTEERS MUST 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 630.963.1300 or
psemple@dgparks.org to register for volunteer programs.
JLyman Woods Workday Dates une 16, July 14 & August 11 18 l Summer 2012 l
www.dgparks.org l 630.963.1300
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
2 - 3 years & adult Date
184045-01 6/23 Turtle Splash
Day SA
Time
What do bees, butterflies, moths and ants all have in common? They are all pollinators! Learn about our pollinator pals and the important job they have, check out hundreds of honeybees in our observation hive, and then head out to search for pollinators in the butterfly garden! Age:
m/M: 4/8 Fee
10:00 - 11:00 am $6.50/pair
Make a splash at Lyman Woods as we explore the watery world of turtles! Meet one of these fascinating reptiles up close, and then head out to a turtle pond to catch a glimpse of wild turtles basking in the sun. Games, stories and songs are all part of the fun! Please dress to go outdoors and get messy. Age:
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
2 - 3 years & adult Date
184044-01 7/21 Flutterbugs
Day SA
Time
m/M: 4/8 Fee
10:00 - 11:00 am $6.50/pair
Discover what critters are fluttering through the air, buzzing in the tree tops and crawling under a log. Experience what it is like to be a bug as we go on a bug hunt, play buggy games and learn a few new songs! Please dress to be outdoors and get messy. Age:
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
2 - 3 years & adult Date
184043-01 8/18
Day SA
Time
m/M: 4/8 Fee
10:00 - 11:00 am $6.50/pair Looking for more nature fun for your tot?
New!
Check out the Summer Camp Guide or
www.dgparks.org for our preschool camps for ages 2-3 years!
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