Volunteers Needed For Mokena Forest Preserve Workdays

MOKENA, IL — Volunteers are needed for two upcoming workdays at Hickory Creek Preserve in Mokena. The Forest Preserve District of Will County said volunteers help maintain the preserves by chopping and chipping away the invasive species that can choke out the native plants. Volunteers also tackle brush control, garlic mustard and sweet clover removal, wood chipping and seed collection.

Workdays are held from 8 a.m. until noon. The preserve said an RSVP is required so that enough equipment and supplies are available, and a description of the work can be sent to participants. RSVP to Renee at rgauchat@fpdwc.org or 815-722-7634.

Following the workday, volunteers can stay and learn about the flora and fauna of the preserves as a bonus.

In Mokena, workdays will be held: Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Hickory Creek Preserve - Hickory Creek Junction and on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Sharefest at the Hickory Creek Preserve -LaPorte Road Access.

The preserve said participants should dress for outdoor work (long pants, closed-toe shoes and work gloves) and for the weather. Work will take place on uneven terrain that is primarily natural surface.