Volunteers wanted to clean up forest preserve

Volunteers of all ages can help a natural habitat by removing litter at East Branch Forest Preserve on Glen Ellyn Road in Glendale Heights during Make A Difference Day.

Volunteers will work from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22.

Individuals and families, as well as school, church, Scout and other groups, are invited, but adults must accompany children younger than 14.

Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear waterproof boots and gloves, as they will be cleaning along shorelines and trails.

Participants must register three business days in advance, or 10 days ahead for groups of five or more, through Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7233 or volunteer@dupageforest.org.

"East Branch is a beautiful place to visit in the fall to see the colorful prairie grasses, enjoy a picnic outdoors or drop a line in Rush Lake," volunteer services coordinator Deborah Brooks said. "We hope that volunteers feel good knowing their efforts will help keep the environment clean and healthy."