Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Friends’ partners offer many other volunteer opportunities all around Cook County.
Ecological Stewardship
Forest Preserves of Cook County – Search by zip code, County zone, or key word on the website to find opportunities near you.
Des Plaines River Valley Restoration Project
Community Science
Embrace your inner scientist and contribute valuable information to our understanding about local birds, plants, frogs, insects, and more. If you like learning, exploring, identifying species, and science – you have what it takes to become a community scientist! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned naturalist – training sessions with experts will equip you with the right information to get you started.
Trail Watch
Trail Watch volunteers provide extra eyes and ears in the forest preserves to ensure that they are safer and more enjoyable for visitors. If you’re a regular trail user – or looking for motivation to become one – this is a great opportunity to get outside and make a difference at the same time.