Submitted by Forest Preserves of Cook County
Cook County Board and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle is encouraging Cook County residents to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by committing to a day of community service in the Preserves.
For residents that want to continue celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the Forest Preserves, there are several opportunities on Monday, January 16. Programs at different sites will have a range of activities including restoration work, self-led litter clean-ups, crafts and hot cocoa (see below for more details).
“To celebrate Dr. King, the Forest Preserves invites residents to come together for volunteer environmental restoration at sites across Cook County. The Forest Preserves provide the public with places to get outside for nature, fresh air and exercise. The MLK Day of Service programs are an opportunity to spend some time in nature and give back,” says Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall.
Beyond Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, anyone can commit to regularly volunteering in the Forest Preserves by joining a volunteer-led opportunity or through the Select Organized Litter Obliterators, or SOLO, program. SOLO volunteers can choose to go to a Litter Hotspot—specific locations identified for litter clean up—or any Forest Preserves site of their choosing. Volunteer information can be found on the Forest Preserves’ website at fpdcc.com/volunteer.
MLK Day of Service Programs:
MLK Day of Service
Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Drop-in event. Grove 2.
Monday, January 16,10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Miller Meadow-North, Roosevelt Rd, east of 1st Ave, Maywood
MLK Day of Service
Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drop-in event.
Monday, January 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Schubert’s Woods, Sauk Trail, west of Ashland Ave, South Chicago Heights
MLK Day of Service
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts, and cocoa! For groups of 10 or more, email Kelvin.Boyd@cookcountyil.gov.
Monday, January 16 * 10 am-1 pm
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago
MLK Day of Service
Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.
Monday, January 16 * 10 am-3 pm
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland
Become a member of the Roundtable!
Did you know that the Evanston RoundTable is a nonprofit newsroom? Become a member today to support community journalism!