Friends of the Forest Preserves

Come volunteer to collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas. Enjoy nature, relax, learn basic plant identification skills and responsible seed collecting techniques, and help your local forest preserve. No previous experience is necessary. Each volunteer day will have a knowledgeable leader who will explain the steps in a socially distant way and provide sanitized tools. Masks and pre-registration required. This is part of the Calumet Seed Collectors Series.
Meeting location: Main parking lot

For your safety and comfort, please follow these guidelines:

• Bring water and a snack.
• Bring work gloves, if you have some. You will be provided some of you don’t.
• Dress according to the weather. Closed toe, water proof shoes are a must.
• Apply insect repellent. We often have some on hand if you forget.
• Wear your MASK – you will not be able to participate if you don’t have a mask.

For more information, please contact Gloria Orozco, Calumet Field Organizer, at gloria@fotfp.org.

Sign up for the Friends of the Forest Preserves: Calumet Region Newsletter!

If you don’t find a date or location that works for you, more volunteer opportunities can be found at fpdcc.com/volunteer.