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Volunteers Needed For Eastern Will County Forest Preserve Events
Volunteers are needed for the Fly-Fishing Tackle exhibition, Hummingbird Fest and habitat management activities in Will County, Illinois.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is seeking volunteers for eastern Will County, Illinois, events and habitat management programs.
“During the 'World's Finest: Fly-Fishing Tackle' exhibit at Monee Reservoir Visitor Center, we are looking for docents to help count visitors, share local fishing stories, and answer questions,” said Emily Kenny, the District’s volunteer services supervisor. “If you are looking to earn more than 30 hours of community service in the next few months, this is a great option for you. Training is included.”
To start sharing your love of fishing, complete an online application. The exhibition is open now and runs through Oct. 31 during visitor center hours.
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Volunteers also are needed for Hummingbird Fest, which will be held from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township near Beecher.
“We are still in need of volunteers to help with making hummingbird feeders, facilitating hummingbird Olympics, registration, the native plant sale, and line management,” Kenny said. “Only a five-hour commitment is required.”
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“By helping at either of these sites, you will be helping the Forest Preserve achieve its mission to protect and enhance Will County's natural and cultural resources for the benefit of current and future generations,” Kenny said.
If the Fly-Fishing Tackle exhibition or the Hummingbird Fest are not a good match, there are other programs where volunteers are needed, she added.
“We also have a habitat management event on Sept. 7 at Plum Valley Preserve as well as additional opportunities this fall,” she said.
“Individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to volunteer with the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Your efforts will make a positive impact not only on others but also on the natural world we live in. Volunteering is a deeply personal decision that offers a wide variety of benefits to learn, grow, give back, and connect with others.”
Contact Kenny at VolunteerServices@fpdwc.org for more information on how you can embark on a rewarding journey of conservation and community. For more information on volunteer opportunities at the Forest Preserve District, visit the Volunteer Page.