EIU Volunteer Jumpstart at Warbler Ridge
Sat, Aug 19
|Warbler Crossing
Grand Prairie Friends volunteers join with incoming freshman from EIU to remove invasive trees in the Bottoms of Warbler Ridge.
Time & Location
Aug 19, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Warbler Crossing , 17487 Bypass Rd, Charleston, IL 61920, USA
Guests
About the event
Every year, Eastern Illinois University, asks their incoming freshman class to participate in a fall semester service day called Jumpstart. Â This demonstrates how important it is to volunteer in the community.
Grand Prairie Friends participates by providing a volunteer activity at Warbler Ridge for Jumpstart. Â Â Â Grand Prairie Friends volunteers join in to assist the students. Â This year, we will be cutting invasive trees that are impacing our native tree plantings in Warbler Bottoms. Â Â
GPF Volunteers should meet at Warbler Crossing at 10am for a briefing before the students arrive at 10:30am. Â The work session will be from 10:30am-12:30pm. Â This activity overlaps with our regular Invasive Strike Team day the third Saturday of the month.
GPF Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes, long pants and gloves. Â Â Bug spray and sun screen recommended. Â Â
Drinks and snacks will be provided.