stewardship calendar
Thank you for your interest in volunteer event opportunities with the Chicago Park District Southeast Side natural sites. Our volunteers work on site to engage with guests, support environmental restoration efforts, and create meaningful experiences for all visitors.
Click on an event to see details and to RSVP.
moth (& other night pollinators) program
7:45pm - 11pm
Indian Ridge Marsh
moth (& other night pollinators) program
Time
Saturday, July 25th
7:45pm - 11pm
Location
Indian Ridge Marsh
11740 S. Torrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
EVENT DETAILS
In celebration of National Moth Week, come learn about the diverse array of moths found in the Calumet region! This event is for everyone – all you need is an interest in moths. This is an evening event, and best results can be seen after sunset.
trash and trails at hegewisch marsh
9am - 12pm
Hegewisch Marsh
trash and trails at hegewisch marsh
Time
Saturday, August 22nd
9am - 12pm
Location
Hegewisch Marsh
13298 S. Torrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for a morning of stewardship, as we work on cleaning up our parks and maintaining the trails. No Experience needed. All tools will be provided.
bioblitz
10am - 1pm
Big Marsh
bioblitz
Time
Saturday, September 12th
10am - 1pm
Location
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
EVENT DETAILS
Become a citizen scientist and help record the biodiversity at Big Marsh Park. You’ll team up with educators and experts, and document the various species of flora and fauna found at Big Marsh Park using the free iNaturalist app.
birds, bikes and beats
1pm – 6pm
Big Marsh
birds, bikes and beats
Time
Saturday, September 12th
1pm – 6pm
Location
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
EVENT DETAILS
Join the Friends of Big Marsh as we host a family-friendly celebration of birds, bikes, and all things wonderful about our park. Enjoy bike workshops and demos, bird walks, live music, and food. Volunteers will work with staff to lead nature hikes and support the event’s activities.
Volunteer shifts are 3 hours in length.
trash and trails at big marsh park
9am - 12pm
Big Marsh
trash and trails at big marsh park
Time
Saturday, October 24th
9am - 12pm
Location
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for a morning of stewardship, as we work on cleaning up our parks and maintaining the trails. No Experience needed. All tools will be provided.
opt outside event (black friday)
10am - 1pm
Big Marsh
opt outside event (black friday)
Time
Friday, November 27th
10am - 1pm
Location
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
EVENT DETAILS
Chicago Park District employees and local volunteers will join the REI Co-Op community by participating in an #OptOutside day of stewardship at Big Marsh Park. Tasks will include trail building and maintenance, ecological restoration, and the development of new meeting spaces for park patrons.
seed processing & potluck
10am - 1pm
Big Marsh
seed processing & potluck
Time
Saturday, December 12th
10am - 1pm
Location
Big Marsh – Ford Calumet Environmental Center
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
EVENT DETAILS
Join Park District staff and fellow volunteers to process the many different types of seeds harvested throughout our sites on the Southeast Side. Seed processing will be followed by a celebratory potluck and volunteer recognition.
