Reservoir cleanup Sept. 28 in Palatine

Saturday, Sept. 28 marks the 20th anniversary of National Public Lands Day.

All across America, more than 175,000 volunteers are expected to visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves and forests to help improve these natural areas.

Palatine Park District’s Environmental Committee is hosting a National Public Lands Day event from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Margreth Riemer Reservoir, Quentin and Wood streets, in Palatine. Community members are invited to come to reservoir to help remove debris and brush at the park.

This event is perfect for individuals, Scout troops, community groups, business groups, service groups, school groups, families and those needing to complete service hours. Available shifts are: 9 a.m. to noon, 9 to 10:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. to noon To make a reservation for yourself, your family or your group, contact Joan Scovic at (847) 496-6287 or jscovic@palatineparks.org.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and works gloves.

With 91 acres of land, Margreth Riemer Reservoir is Palatine Park District’s third largest land area, behind the Palatine Hills Golf Course (175 acres) and Hamilton Reservoir (94 acres). The land was originally acquired in 1979, through a lease with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. The lease was renewed in 2004. In 1986, a $56,281 OSLAD Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources was obtained for development of the park. Riemer Reservoir includes a newly expanded 18 hole disc golf course, access to the Palatine Trail, a 20-foot by 36-foot shelter and a sled hill.

The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors of the Palatine Park District.

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