IYPD @ Skinner Park w/ Skinner PAC & Skinner Park Garden Club

Saturday, June 1st, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:00pm (CT)
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Chicago Parks Foundation Presents:
It's Your Park Day @ Park w/ Skinner Park Advisory Council & Skinner Park Garden Club

We kick off our volunteer season with It's Your Park Day on June 1. Community volunteers will pick up litter, support park green spaces, and participate in any additional activities provided by the host. Free & family friendly. Complimentary clean-up supplies are provided.  

Join us to plant flowers, mulch trees, and clean the park! Activities for all ages. All tools and training provided. Breakfast and lunch provided for all volunteers. 

 

EVENT DETAILS: 
Meeting Location: Skinner Park Fieldhouse
Event Day Contact: May Toy - mtoy@skinnerpark.org 
Event Activities: Planting, mulching, and trash pick up

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Register to volunteer using the 'REGISTER' button on the right. Registering in advance is the best way to ensure there are enough complimentary supplies on event day.
  2. Show up safely! Clean-up supplies will be onsite for all events, you can do your part by coming prepared. We strongly encourage long pants, closed toed shoes, sun protection, bug protection, bringing your own reusable water bottle, wearing the provided protective gloves and avoiding hazardous materials such as glass, needles, and germs.

FAQ

  • This event is rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather (sun, bugs, and all!)
  • The full name and email address of each registered volunteer will be shared with the event's hosting organization for communication purposes.
  • You can pitch in your support by making a tax-deductible gift to the Chicago Parks Foundation! Learn more about ways to give here.

The Chicago Parks Foundation is the 501c3 partner of the Chicago Parks. Thank you for your support! Additional questions? Please contact Emily Beach for more information ebeach@chicagoparksfoundation.org

Our volunteer programs, It's Your Park Day and Pitch In for the Parks, are sponsored by the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and generously supported in part by Boxed Water and Move-Tastic. 

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Requirement Details

Registering in advance is the best way to ensure that there are enough materials provided for all participating volunteers on event day. Free & Family Friendly. 

Parking Details
There is not a parking lot, but there is street parking available near the park
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