Volunteer Opportunities Chicago Wilderness Prescribed Burn Crew Training Ages 18+ Friday, February 7 & Saturday, February 8 | 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park Conservation Area, Ringwood Fee: $75.00* Code: 9499 RESTORATION DAYS Based on the National Wild昀椀re Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) S-130 and S-190 courses, this two-day training covers the basics of topics such as 昀椀re behavior, controlled burn techniques and smoke management. The objective is to provide participants with the background necessary to safely participate on the crew of a controlled burn. *A discount is provided for District registered volunteers. Email [email protected] if you have Help District site stewards not received the discount code. with seasonal tasks at habitat restoration days! Phenology Plant Monitor Orientation Ages 18+ Thursday, February 20, 6:30–8 p.m. LEARN MORE Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park Conservation Area, Ringwood Fee: Free Code: 9550 MCCD.me/Restoration If you like to watch our natural areas come alive in the spring and summer, consider joining our phenology program. Volunteers visit the site of their choice every other week to record which plants are blooming from May through September. This data will be used for an ongoing research study with Research Ecologist Tom Simpson. A moderate knowledge of plant ID is necessary. Introduction to Volunteering Ages 18+ Wednesday, February 26, 6:30–8 p.m. Brookdale Conservation Area, Administrative O昀케ces, Woodstock Fee: Free Code: 9552 Learn about the many ways you can volunteer with the District, including habitat restoration, education, public safety, local history and more! At this introductory meeting, you will meet District volunteer liaisons and watch a short orientation presentation giving an overview of all the programs available. This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions about the perks of being a volunteer, how to register, drop-in programs and important dates. VOLUNTEER AT Festival of the Sugar Maples VOLUNTEER TRAINING WORKSHOP VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Saturday, February 22 @ 9 a.m.–Noon 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. daily Coral Woods Conservation Area, Marengo Saturday, March 8 Take an introductory tour of the Coral Woods trail Sunday, March 9 while learning the history and techniques of maple Saturday, March 15 sugaring and tree-tapping, as well as what each Sunday, March 16 station entails. Then choose your preferred dates and station assignments! CONTACT: [email protected] or (815) 338-6223 9