Plant trees with the forest preserve district in honor of Earth Day

Help celebrate Earth Day by planting trees in a Kane County forest preserve.

Volunteers are needed to plant trees at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve, 39W933 Russell Road, Elgin. Use the Russell Road entrance.

All are welcome. Volunteers will plant hundreds of oaks in a few hours. The district can use as many helpers as possible. Holes will be pre-dug. Volunteers will simply plant the tree, tamp down dirt, add water and mulch. It's easy.

Be sure to arrive promptly at 10 a.m. Planting will continue until all trees are in the ground or 1 p.m., whichever comes first.

Each year, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County plants trees as part of an Earth Day celebration. The planting will help expand an oak savanna at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve.

This volunteer opportunity is perfect for individuals or groups, families, scouts, youth groups or other organizations. You're welcome to plant a single tree or stay and plant as many as you like. Bring work gloves if you prefer.

Groups of 10 or more should contact our volunteer coordinator at (630) 762-2741 or cleaverobb@kaneforest.com to register.

Groups of less than 10 do not need to RSVP.

For more information, visit www.kaneforest.com.