Volunteers sought for Oakton woodland restoration

Posted October 21, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Oakton Community College

Oakton's Des Plaines campus is situated on 174 acres along the Des Plaines River, next to a Cook County Forest Preserve.

The forestland shelters deer, coyotes, owls and a range of wildlife that needs your help. The Ecology Club at Oakton invites volunteers to learn about natural areas and wildlife of Illinois by assisting with its ongoing forest restoration efforts from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

Volunteers will meet at the baseball field entrance, 1600 East Golf Road, rain or shine. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

Enjoy the fall foliage and participate in some physical activity, including cutting and burning European buckthorn and other invasive plants. Participants also may observe a "controlled burn" if conditions allow.

Volunteers should wear warm, comfortable work clothes and boots. Gloves, eye protection and tools will be provided.

Registration and waiver forms are required. To participate, email ecoakton@gmail.com.

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