October 2021
Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail
Enjoy the fall weather. Work plans vary and focus on deadheading invasives, collecting seeds for spring planting, and prepping the trail for winter. Where: Meet at the Mary St. entrance to the trail. Tools: Bring sharp garden shears, pruners, and garden knife if you have them. Dress for the weather: Closed toe shoes, long pants, work gloves, and bug spray are recommended. Participation: Volunteers under 18 must provide a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. We will not cancel for sprinkles but will cancel for heavy rain or…
Find out more »November 2021
Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail
Enjoy the fall weather. Work plans vary and focus on deadheading invasives, collecting seeds for spring planting, and prepping the trail for winter. Where: Meet at the Mary St. entrance to the trail. Tools: Bring sharp garden shears, pruners, and garden knife if you have them. Dress for the weather: Closed toe shoes, long pants, work gloves, and bug spray are recommended. Participation: Volunteers under 18 must provide a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. We will not cancel for sprinkles but will cancel for heavy rain or…
Find out more »Seed Cleaning Day
Join us to clean the numerous species of native seeds collected during trail work days. Seeds will be sorted and bagged for future planting on the trail and represent thousands of dollars saved which will be used for additional plant purchases and trail stewardship costs. Saturdays, 2 - 3:30 PM Where: 1730 Chancellor St., Evanston Supplies: Garden or disposable gloves and tweezers if you have them. Dress for the weather: Cleaning will take place in a sheltered garage and it may be cool. Tables and…
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