Make a real difference in the environment by joining our eco-restoration day at Lake Katherine! Work alongside experts to restore native habitats and remove invasive species like buckthorn and garlic mustard. Get your hands dirty while exploring potential eco-friendly careers such as conservation scientist, wildlife biologist, environmental engineer, and park ranger. Sign up and uncover exciting opportunities in the environmental field!
IMPORTANT: This program will take place at an offsite location. Students will travel on The Bridge Bus to Lake Katherine, which is located at 7402 Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights. Must have "Permission to Transport" indicated on Student Membership Application.
Online sign-up for this program (and all other April & May programs) will begin on Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm. Set a reminder to come back and sign up on/after March 12th!
All Community Connections programs are sponsored in part by Old National Bank.
Important Attendance Policy:
Out of respect to our volunteers, please be sure you can attend the programs you sign up for. Confirmation calls or text messages are made 48-72 hours prior to every program. If you do not respond to our confirmation call within 24 hours of the program, a student on the waiting list will fill your spot. If a student is a "no show" for 2 or more programs, they will be automatically placed on the waiting list for other programs they have signed up for during that semester. 48 hours notice is required for all cancellations.