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Volunteer Workday at Kuechmann Arboretum

  • Kuechmann Park 626 North Old Rand Road Lake Zurich, IL, 60047 United States (map)

Overview:

📅 Saturday September 27th | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Help us restore our local woodlands! We'll be removing brush and doing some seed collecting. No experience needed! Just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll provide snacks!

🧤 What to Bring:

  • Clothes that can get dirty

  • Gardening gloves

  • A reusable water bottle

📍 Meeting Point:
Join us at the main entrance to Kuechmann Arboretum (just south of Bobbers, next to the large white and black house). Parking is available—see the attached map for details.

RSVP & Waivers

Sign up here: info@ancientoaksfoundation.org

Under 18? Please bring a completed waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Kids 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive by 9:30 AM sharp to get instructions and start on time!

Who Can Volunteer?

  • Adults & teens (16+)

  • Children 16 & under (must be with an adult unless pre-approved)

  • Scouts (Boy/Girl Scouts, Eagle Scout & Gold Badge projects)

  • School service clubs (React, Interact, NHS)

  • Church/synagogue groups

  • Corporate teams

Workday Guidelines

  • Wear long pants (jeans preferred), long-sleeved shirts, and closed-toe shoes

  • Bring gardening gloves

  • No open-toed shoes, shorts, or loose jewelry

Can't Volunteer? Support Us Instead!

💚 Donate to this local conservation effort via our secure PayPal link.
💰 Many companies match donations—check with your employer to double your impact!

Thank you for helping keep our green spaces thriving!

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