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.
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.
