How Can I Help?
Grand Prairie Friends relies on volunteers from the community to help maintain the natural areas in east-central Illinois. Volunteers are also needed in our continuing efforts in education and community outreach. If you are interested in helping GPF through volunteering, please contact Brenda Molano, or have a look at the Events page to see upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer with Our Partners
Urbana Park District Workdays
Enjoy a natural area close to home. Help remove invasive species, improve trails, collect seed, and plant native species. Tools and refreshments will be provided. Call 384-4062 to register or contact Derek Liebert at 344-9583 for more information.
Second Saturday of every month:
Busey Woods, 9-11am: Meet at Anita Purves Nature Center.
Weaver Grove, 1-3pm: Pull off south of intersection of Main St. and Smith Rd.
Fourth Saturday of every month:
Meadowbrook Prairie, 9-11am: Meet a Race St. parking lot.
Red Bison Workdays
Held every Sunday unless otherwise noted. Members and non-members welcome. Meet at the University YMCA at 1:00 pm. Contact Sarah Menning (menning1@illinois.edu) for more information or check out their website for more information.