Volunteers Needed!

Join us for the fun and rewarding work of habitat restoration. Share your info here, and we’ll keep you in the loop on future volunteer opportunities!

Opportunities

Workdays

Workdays provide great exercise, fresh air and the chance to make new friends. Prepare to roll up your sleeves and don’t forget to dress for the weather!

See Schedule Below

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See Schedule Below 🌳

Internships & Committees

If you have an interest in fundraising, marketing, programs, projects or volunteer committees, then contact us to join one of our committees. Internships available!

WORKDAYS

Summer is here!

Workdays in Lake Zurich🌿

Join us throughout the month to help restore our local woodlands! We’ll be removing invasive plants like Garlic Mustard and Dame’s Rocket—easy to pull and a great way to support native habitats. No experience needed—just bring gardening gloves, a water bottle, and clothes that can get dirty. Snacks provided!

📍 Locations:

  • Kuechmann Arboretum

  • Oak Ridge Marsh - 550 Lions Dr., Lake Zurich

📅 Dates:

  • June 8th (9:30-11:00 am) - Oak Ridge Marsh

  • More to be announced soon!

🔗 RSVP: info@ancientoaksfoundation.org

All ages welcome—see volunteer details for youth participation. Help us keep our green spaces healthy! 🌱

Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome adults and teens (13+) to join our volunteer efforts. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult, unless pre-approved by our coordinators. The Ancient Oaks Foundation reserves the right to send minors home if necessary.

Groups We Work With:

  • Scouts: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts (including badge work, Try-its, Eagle Scout & Gold Badge projects)

  • School Service Organizations: React, Interact, National Honor Society

  • Faith-Based Groups: Church & synagogue volunteer teams

  • Corporate Teams looking for community engagement opportunities

Workday Guidelines:

  • Wear: Long pants (jeans recommended), long-sleeved shirts, and closed-toe shoes

  • Bring: Gardening gloves and a water bottle

  • Avoid: Open-toed shoes, shorts, loose jewelry, or delicate clothing

  • Leave cell phones in your car—they can be difficult to find if lost in the woods!

Stay Informed & Get Involved

Questions? Email volunteer@ancientoaksfoundation.org to join our volunteer e-blast for updates on workdays, tasks, and locations.

Can’t Volunteer? Support Us Instead!

If you’re unable to volunteer, please consider donating to our local conservation efforts. Click Donate to contribute via our secure PayPal account.

Employer Matching: Does your company offer matching gifts? Your donation could go even further—check with your employer to double your impact!

Thank you for helping protect and restore our green spaces!