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12th St. at Lake Michigan (south of the concessions on the south side of Adler Planetarium)

10:00AM–12:00PM on select Wednesdays

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• June 4
• July 2
• August 6
• September 3
• October 1

Join the Shedd Aquarium for restoration and cleanup days through the Shedd Aquarium Action Days. For more information and to RSVP, email ActionDays@sheddaquarium.org.

6300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.

10:00AM–12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20

Join the Shedd Aquarium for restoration and cleanup days through the Shedd Aquarium Action Days. For more information and to RSVP, email ActionDays@sheddaquarium.org.

Addison and DuSable Lake Shore Dr. (near the lake)

9:00AM–2:00PM on Saturdays

• May 10 & 24
• June 14 & 27
• July 12 & 26
• August 9 & 23
• September 13 & 27
• October 11 & 25
• November 8 & 22
• December 13

We meet at the garage on the right as you walk east toward Lake Michigan from Addison and DuSable Lake Shore Drive (). We work rain or shine; please dress appropriately. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Vera Rast at alix1@att.net.

63rd St. Just West of Lake Shore Drive (next to Driving/Golf Range)

9:00AM–12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 10
• June 14
• July 12
• August 9
• September 13
• October 11
• November 8

Join neighbors and friends for workdays. Volunteer tasks vary each month and might include trail maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, seed collection or trash pick-up. Meet at the south entrance of the Bobolink Meadow at Jackson Park. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Stewards Norm Bell and Gail Parry at normwbell@gmail.com.

47th St. and Cornell Drive (west of Lake Shore Drive)

Workdays: 9:00AM–12:00PM on select Saturdays

• June 7
• July 12
• August 2
• September 6
• October 4
• November 1

Volunteer tasks vary each month and might include trail maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, seed collection or trash pick-up. The Metra and several CTA bus stops are available less than two blocks from the nature sanctuary. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Kathleen Taylor at taylorkathl@aol.com.

Burnham Nature Sanctuary Nature Walks: on select Sundays, approximately 1.25 miles, from 9:30AM–11:30AM For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward George Davis at kenwoodgwd@yahoo.com.

Meet at the Calumet Beach House at Lake Michigan, southeast of Ave. G and 100th Dr.

From 10AM–1PM on the last Saturday of the month, June through October. Litter clean-up and habitat management activities occur 10AM–12PM followed by rotating community workshops from 12PM–1PM.

• June 28
• July 26
• August 30
• September 27
• October 25

Join Southeast Youth Alliance, Southeast Environmental Task Force, Bridges//Puentes, and Shedd Aquarium to help clean up Calumet Beach! Each month we will sweep the beach and park for trash while keeping track of what we find. We may also help with the planting of native plants or collection of native seeds at Calumet Beach Dunes. After helping out the park we gather together for snacks and host workshops that can include activities such as making art or doing scavenger hunts! For more information and to RSVP, email ActionDays@sheddaquarium.org.

2701 S. Ashland Ave.

10AM–12PM on select Saturdays

• May 10 (Chicago River Day)
• June 14
• July 12
• August 9
• September 13
• October 4

Volunteer tasks vary each month but typically focus on trash pick-up. Activities might include trail maintenance, planting native plants, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, and native seed collection. For more information and to RSVP, visit  or email Community Steward Annette Anderson at aanderson@chicagoriver.org.

Jackson Blvd. and Golf Dr. (west of Central Ave.)

10AM - 12PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18

Team up with fellow community members to restore the natural area in Columbus Park! Meet at the end of S. Golf Dr. by the lagoon. Workday activities can vary by season and may include brush removal, litter pickup, invasive species removal, and native plantings. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Laura Brentner at lbrentner@luc.edu.

100 N. Central Park (at the Gold Dome)

Workdays: 10AM–12PM on select Saturdays

• June 28
• September 6
• October 18

Nature Walks: on select Thursdays (time varies)

• June 19 from 5:30PM–7:30PM
• July 31 from 5:30PM–7:30PM

Join the Garfield Park stewardship community in a volunteer workday or nature walk. Workday activities can vary by season and may include invasive and weedy plant removal, planting native plants, and litter pickup. Meet east of the Gold Dome fieldhouse, next to the statue. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Carol G. Johnson at wshps2017@gmail.com.

1440 N. Humboldt Blvd. (stairs outside the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse)

Workdays: 10AM–12PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 7
• June 21
• July 5
• July 19
• August 2
• August 16
• September 7
• September 20
• October 4
• October 18

Workday activities can vary by season and may include invasive and weedy plant removal, planting native plants, and litter pickup. For more information and to RSVP, contact Community Steward Olive Autumn at humboldtsteward@gmail.com.

Northeast of the intersection of Marquette Dr. and Cornell Dr.

10:00AM–1:00PM on select weekends

• May 31
• June 8
• July 13
• August 10
• September 14
• October 12
• November 9
• December 14

Join neighbors and friends for a restoration and cleanup day at Jackson Park Disc Golf Natural Area. Meet at the community garden northeast of the intersection of Cornell Dr. and Marquette Dr. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Tommy Inglis at hydeparkdiscgolf@gmail.com.

1222 W. Touhy (east of Sheridan)

9:30AM-12:30PM on select Sundays

• May 25
• June 22
• July 27
• August 24
• September 28
• October 26

The east side, closest to Lake Michigan is being restored as a sand prairie. The west and north sides of the building are being restored as a black oak savanna. Meet at Leone Beach Park, 1222 W. Touhy, the oldest building on Chicago’s lakefront. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Ann Whelan at leone.nature@gmail.com.

Pratt Avenue (6800 N) & Lake Michigan

9:30AM–12:30PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18

Meet at the entrance to the dune habitat at the west end of the pier at Pratt Ave. (6800 N) and Farwell Ave. (6900 N). For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Ann Whelan at dune.steward@gmail.com.

2020 W. Pershing Rd. (approx.) and Damen Ave. (meet at tree stump circle north of Pershing on Damen)

10:00AM to 12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18

Volunteer tasks vary each month but might include trail maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, seed collection or trash pick-up. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Nicholas Efrosinis at mkpgarden@gmail.com.

Montrose Ave. and Montrose Harbor Dr. (southeast end of Montrose Beach)

9:00AM to 12:00PM on select weekends

• May 24
• June 21
• July 26
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18 — joint workday with Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary volunteers

Meet at the southern end of Montrose Beach Dunes, which begins along the stone wall at the far southeast end of Montrose Beach. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Mark Kolasa at montrosedunesnaturalarea@gmail.com.

Montrose Ave. and Montrose Harbor Dr. Dr. (east of the harbor)

9:00AM to 12:00PM on select weekends

• May 10
• June 8
• July 12
• August 3
• September 6
• October 18 — joint workday with Montrose Beach Dunes volunteers

Meet at the entrance to the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. Traveling east on Montrose, pass Lake Shore Drive, as the road turns north, make a right at the bait shop. Travel to just before the harbor parking lot, look for Community Stewards on the right. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Alycia Kluenenberg at akluenenberg@gmail.com.

54th St. between Kimbark Ave. and Kenwood Ave.

3:00PM to 5:00PM on select Sundays

• May 18
• June 8
• June 29
• July 20
• August 17
• September 21
• October 19
• November 16

Meet in the natural area on East 54th St. at the end of the cul-de-sac off S. Kimbark Ave. It is a small space and easy to find people. Dress in clothing appropriate for working in brush, including close-toed shoes. Tools and gloves will be provided, or bring your own if you prefer. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Stewards Dan Brown djpbrown@yahoo.com or Dave White at dmwhite01@yahoo.com.

5801 N. Pulaski Rd. (follow signs to Nature Center)

9:00AM–12:00PM every Wednesday and Sunday (year-round)

Work in the woodland, wetland, and prairie communities in the natural area. Activities include planting native species and invasive species control. Registration is required. Contact the Nature Center at 312-744-5472 to RSVP.

2610 N. Cannon Dr. (near Fullerton)

9:00AM–11:00AM on select Saturdays

• May 24
• June 21
• July 26
• August 23
• September 27

Ecological stewardship volunteers (EcoStewards, formerly the North Pond Gardeners) go beyond gardening— they help create more space for nature to thrive, maintain existing habitat, and enhance the park’s capacity to support diverse wildlife as well as human health and happiness. EcoStewards participate in field work of all kinds— removing nuisance weeds, sowing seed in the dormant season, and collecting data during BioBlitzes. Instructions and supplies are provided. For more information or to RSVP, join the or email Community Steward Maeve Callaghan at mcallaghan@lincolnparkconservancy.org.

Ardmore Ave (5800 N) and Lakefront Trail entrance

10:30AM–12:30PM on select Sundays

• May 18
• June 29
• July 27
• August 31
• September 28
• October 26

Join friends and neighbors to help clean up and restore the natural area at Kathy Osterman Beach Dunes (also known as Hollywood/Ardmore). Meet at the south side of the beach house just off Hollywood Ave. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Afterwards, stick around to enjoy the sun and a swim in the lake. Please bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather with closed-toe shoes: we have sand burs! There are accessible places off paved pathways to sit; and water, bike racks, and restrooms right by the meeting place. The activities take place in mostly flat and sandy areas that may be difficult to traverse for people with mobility challenges. Parking in the area is limited to what you can find on nearby streets. Biking, walking, carpooling, or public transit are recommended. Contact volunteer Community Stewards Renee Patten at ostermanbeachnaturalarea@gmail.com with questions. 

Halsted. and 29th St. (across from the McGuane Park Field House)

Monthly on select Saturdays (times vary)

• May 31, 9AM–11AM
• June 28, 7AM–9AM
• July 19, 7AM–9AM
• August 26, 7AM–9AM
• September 27, 9AM–11AM
• October 25, 9AM–11AM

Join Bridgeport area friends and neighbors in activities such as invasive species control, weeding, litter removal, seed collection, and planting. Gloves and tools are provided. Appropriate dress is strongly encouraged as we will be entering the prairie areas to work: wear long pants, closed toed shoes, hat. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Carla Lents at stearnsquarry@gmail.com.

4200 N. Oak Park Ave. (follow brown signs to Lot C within Chicago Read Mental Health Center)

9:00AM–12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18
• November 15
• December 20

Activities may include invasive and weedy plant removal, native plantings, litter pickup, trail mulching, as well as nature-based activities like birding and plant identification walks. There is ample parking accessed through the Chicago Read Mental Health Center entrance on the west side of Oak Park: follow the brown signs to Lot C. Work gloves and tools will be provided, bring your own water and/or snack. Note: there are no restrooms on site. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Jeff Daube at corvus007@hotmail.com.

Wentworth Ave. and 19th St. (along the Chicago River)

10:00AM– 12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 10
• June 14
• July 12
• August 9
• September 13
• October 11

Join the Shedd Aquarium for restoration and cleanup workdays through the Shedd Aquarium Action Days. Enter the park on 19th St., just west of Wentworth Ave., make a right at the pagoda, then walk north along the river and meet near the Urban Kayaks boathouse. For more information and to RSVP, email ActionDays@sheddaquarium.org.

5424 W. Irving Park

9:30AM–11:30AM on select Saturdays

• June 7
• September 12

Join Community Stewards to help care for the Portage Park Nature Garden. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Renata Listopad at renatalistopad@yahoo.com.

77th St. and Lake Michigan (cars enter at 79th St.)

10:00AM-12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 24
• June 28
• July 26
• August 23
• September 27
• October 25

Join neighbors and friends for habitat restoration workdays. Volunteer tasks vary each month and might include trail maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, seed collection or trash pick-up. Meet at the entrance off the parking lot at the southeast end of the beach. For more information and to RSVP, contact Community Steward Jacob Klippenstein at 

5100 N. Francisco Ave.

9:00AM-12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 10
• May 31
• July 5
• August 23
• September 20
• October 18

Volunteer tasks vary each month, including trail maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, seed collection, or trash pick-up. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Raed Mansour at riverparksteward@gmail.com.

2200 N. Newland Ave.

On select weekends (day and time varies)

• May 24 from 9:00AM–11:00AM
• July 27 from 8:00AM–10:00AM
• September 27 from 8:00AM–10:00AM
• October 26 from 9:00AM–11:00AM

Volunteer tasks vary each month but might include trail maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, seed collection or trash pick-up. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Tom Drebenstedt at chilstedt@sbcglobal.net.

7059 S. South Shore Dr. (south of the beach)

10:00AM-12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18

Meet behind the South Shore Cultural Center, south of the beach house. Volunteers should bring a water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing. Tools and gloves will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Susannah Ribstein at southshorenaturesanctuary@gmail.com.

E. 87th St. at the lakefront (meet at the cul-de-sac)

10:00AM-11:30AM on select Saturdays

• May 24
• June 28
• July 26
• August 23
• September 27
• October 25
• November 22

Team up with neighbors and friends to help restore and care for Steelworkers Park Natural Area! Workday activities can vary by season and may include invasive species removal, litter pickup, and native plantings. Meet by the cul-de-sac where 87th Street ends at the park entrance. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Nicole Machuca at SteelworkersSteward@gmail.com.

Southwest of Payne Dr. and 57th St (south of the comfort station)

9:00AM-11:00AM on select Saturdays

• May 24
• June 28
• July 26
• August 23
• September 27
• October 25

Volunteer tasks vary each month but might include trail maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, seed collection or trash pick-up. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Jackie Smith at washingtonparkstewardship@gmail.com.

5801 N. Western Ave.

10:00AM-12:00PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18
• November 15
• December 20

Join the West Ridge Nature Park Advisory Council for volunteer activities, which may include invasive species removal, native seed collection and dispersal, and litter cleanup. Gloves and tools will be provided. CTA Bus #49B. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Tom Murphy at tjmurphy4@comcast.net.

5100 N. Leavitt St.

9:00AM-11:30AM on select Saturdays

• May 31
• June 28
• July 26
• August 30
• September 27
• October 25
• November 29

Team up with neighbors and friends to help restore and care for Winnemac Park Natural Area! Workday activities can vary by season and may include brush removal, litter pickup, invasive species removal, and native plantings. Meet by the children's garden near the Leavitt St. park entrance (west side of the park) For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Amy Williamson at williamson.amyf@gmail.com.

North of Hayes Dr. (also known as 63rd St.) and east of Cornell Dr.

10:00AM–12:30PM on select Saturdays

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18
• November 15
• December 20

Meet at Wooded Island's south bridge. Parking is available at the northeast corner of Hayes Dr. and Cornell Dr. For more information and to RSVP, email Community Steward Jerry Levy at sjlevy@jeromelevylaw.com.

For additional information about the Community Stewardship Program, please contact stewardship@chicagoparkdistrict.com.