Friends of the Forest Preserves

Help us restore health to this oak woodland and savanna. Much of Blue Star Woods was cut down and became part of Camp Skokie Valley, a CCC and then POW camp, in the 1930’s. Since then, invasive shrubs and trees have taken over and excluded the diverse wildlife communities that once lived here. But in the last 5 years, volunteers have been working to make these woods into good habitat for plants and animals once again. We’ll cut unwanted brush using hand tools and dispose of it in a brush pile fire. All necessary tools and training will be provided. Face coverings are required. Please bring your own water and snacks, as well as work gloves if you have them. Registration required. Meeting Location: North end of the parking lot off of Lake Ave. Look for yellow “Volunteer’ signs.

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 Derek Ziomber, North Branch Field Organizer, at derek@fotfp.org.

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