Volunteer Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE PROJECTS

Scouts are advised to contact the Township Supervisor to obtain a list of available projects at least six months prior to their 18^th birthday or the proposed completion date of project. A Scout may also propose an original project, but additional time should be allowed for approval by the Township.

Before beginning the project, the scout’s plan must be approved by the Township and any other required entities. Eagle Scout candidates must allow sufficient time to meet their deadlines, visit the project site, meet with the Township staff, develop a project timeline, recruit and train their work crew, procure supplies, arrange transportation of equipment, and complete the required paperwork. Not all projects are seasonally appropriate. Scouts must be able to adjust their schedule based on weather conditions and the availability of the Township staff. While some supplies and equipment may be provided by the Township, the Scout will also be responsible for providing materials. It is the Scout’s sole responsibility to meet project deadlines.

For more information, contact Kathleen O’Connor, Township Supervisor, at 847.816.6800 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

JOIN US RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS!

If you enjoy outdoor work and want to meet some nice people while helping the community, you will enjoy our projects. We meet once a month for a variety of conservation projects designed to support our beautiful natural heritage. Projects range from seed collecting to invasive weed control. No experience is necessary – we’ll show you what to do, and we’ll explain why it’s important. We’ll also provide gloves, goggles and hand tools (if needed), drinking water and snacks.

Dress to work outside

Wear layers of clothes that can get dirty. We strongly recommend blue jeans, sturdy boots, and three layers on top. We’ve learned that fleece jackets are just a magnet for sticky seeds and are best left in the car. We’ve also learned that if we’re cold we’re miserable, so we always recommend an extra layer of warmth – better to have it and not need it than the other way around.

Schedule

We meet 9:00 a.m. to noon on the 2nd Saturday of each month and we alternate between two sites, unless otherwise noted*.

2025 DATES

Saturday, January 11 - Oak Openings 

Saturday, January 25 - Volunteer Herbicide Training Class from *10:30 - 12:00pm (Township Meeting Room)

Saturday, February 8 - Oak Openings 

Saturday, March 8 - Liberty Prairie  

Saturday, April 12 - Oak Openings

Saturday, May 10 - Donnelley Prairies and Oaks CANCELLED

Saturday, June  14 - Donnelley Prairies & Oaks

Saturday, July 12 - Donnelley Prairies and Oaks

Saturday, August 9 - Oak Openings

Saturday, September 13 - Liberty Prairie

Saturday, October 11- Oak Openings

Saturday, October TBD - Canterbury/Butterfield 

Saturday, November 8 - Liberty Prairie

Saturday, December 13 - Oak Openings

Directions

Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve
18295 W. Casey Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.
Located on the south side of Casey Road, one mile west of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21).
Turn into the driveway and park/meet where the driveway crosses the trail. This is a private driveway. Parking is only permitted on volunteer work days.

Oak Openings Nature Preserve
Route 45, Grayslake, IL
On the east side of Route 45, one-half mile north of Casey Road.
Meet in the parking lot.

Donnelley Prairies and Oaks Preserve

The site is located on Casey Road. Entrance to the site is the farm entrance/gate west of Almond and Casey Roads, on the South side of Casey Road.

Weather Cancellations

We’re tough and hardy but we know our limits. Workdays will not be held under the following conditions:

• Lightning or extremely high winds
• Deep, heavy snow
• Temperatures or wind chills of 10 degrees or lower
• Temperatures of 95 degrees or higher

Youth Guidelines

Volunteers 15 years of age and younger are welcome if accompanied by a supervising adult.

High school students who enjoy working in the outdoors are welcome with parental permission. Please bring the signed form to the volunteer work day.

Grow Your Skills

Volunteers have several opportunities for training and licensing for activities such as herbicide application and controlled burns. Please note that classes and tests must be successfully completed and volunteers then work under direction of paid staff. Safety is our highest priority.

Contact Us

Libertyville Township

359 Merrill Court

Libertyville, IL 60048     

847.816.6800

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