Work days are held on the first Saturday and third Saturday of the month, starting at 9:00 am. We meet up at Grove #5 parking lot and then proceed to our selected work site. To meet up use the main entrance off Quentin Road (west side), between Dundee and Lake-Cook Roads in Palatine. Turn right at the first stop and continue straight through the second stop sign. Continue past parking along the left side to the first available parking along the right side of the road just past the large trail map sign.
We always look forward to seeing new volunteers, as well as our regulars and would like to remind you of a few considerations for work clothes. We work as long as it isn't raining (at least not too hard) so dress warmly for cold weather with good work shoes for walking in rough terrain. Layering is always good so you can shed a layer as you warm up from working. Long sleeve shirts and pants are usually good even in warm weather to avoid mosquitoes and the occasional poison ivy patch. Bring insect repellent if you are sensitive. Work gloves and tools are provided.
Feel free to bring water and anything else you might want while working.
Don't let all this information scare you off, there are activities for people of every age and ability level. Come out, meet people and learn about our local ecosystems and how to identify the various plants.