Restoration Day - Exner Marsh - Lake in the Hills, IL 2025

Description

NOTE: Please contact stewards ahead of time regarding seasonal parking lot closures during the winter months.

Join us for a restoration day at Exner Marsh. As always, be prepared to be outside with long pants, sturdy boots and bug spray. The steward will notify you of any specific parking instructions or cancellations due to weather.

All ages 6+ are welcome.
Any volunteers ages 6-13 should come with a parent/guardian, and ages 14-17 may attend with a permission slip if their parent/guardian is not attending. The below minimum adult to youth ratio must be followed:

• For ages 6-13, there must be at least 1 adult per 5 youth. A parent or guardian must be present if a child is attending without a group.
• For ages 14 and older, there must be at least 1 adult per 10 youth.

Students fulfilling requirements and
groups of five or more
must register at least 1 week in advance.

For
corporate or business groups
, please contact Shawna Flavell at 815-678-4532 ext. 8204.

All activities are outdoors and off trail. Wear closed toe shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeved shirt. Dress for the weather and outdoor activities. Bring drinking water and heavy gloves (if you own them), sunscreen/insect repellent when needed.

Please contact our site stewards, Len Bannon and Tim Anderson, at lennsandy@gmail.com or (847) 669-1381 if you have any questions on parking or cancellations due to weather.

Age Category

Adults and Families

Location

Exner Marsh - contact steward for parking location

Instructor

Jackie Bero