Earth Day (Mid-April)
Each year, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County hosts a planting event in honor of Earth Day. We need the public’s help to plant hundreds of trees on this special occasion. The District’s Natural Resources staff will dig the holes, while volunteers do the planting. Come place the trees in pre-dug holes, tamp-down dirt, add water and mulch — it’s easy! Earth Day events are perfect for individuals, families, scouts or other groups. You’re welcome to plant one tree, or stay and plant throughout the entire event — it’s up to you! Be sure to arrive at 10 a.m. sharp. We’ll plant until 1 p.m. or until we run out of stock — whichever comes first! Groups of 10 or more, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 630-208-8662 or email volunteer@kaneforest.com to RSVP. Individuals or groups of less than 10 do not need to register in advance.
Coming up: Earth Day 2019
Saturday, April 20, 2019; at 10 a.m.
Big Rock Forest Preserve
47W072 Jericho Rd., Big Rock
*** Please try to arrive at 10 a.m. sharp. We’ll plant until 1 p.m. or until we run out of stock — whichever comes first.
Looking ahead:
Earth Day 2020: TBD
National Public Lands Day (Late September)
Volunteer on the nation’s largest, single-day, volunteer event for public lands — National Public Lands Day. Join Forest Preserve District of Kane County staff for a big seed harvest! Natural Resource Management staff will show volunteers how to harvest seeds from specific kinds of plants. Next, you'll head into the prairie at Dick Young Forest Preserve, to collect seed with buckets. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring work gloves, if you prefer. This is a fun and rewarding activity, great for team-building events, exercise, volunteer hours, and for spending time in nature. Groups of 10 or more, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 630-208-8662 or email volunteer@kaneforest.com to RSVP. Individuals or groups of less than 10 do not need to register in advance.
Coming up: National Public Lands Day 2019
Date TBD; TIME TBD
Location TBD
Looking ahead:
National Public Lands Day 2020: TBD
