Autumn in Action: Pitch In @ Humboldt Park w/ The Chicago Parks Foundation

Autumn In Action
Pitch In at Humboldt Park with the Chicago Parks Foundation

Dive deep into a park clean-up with CPF as we celebrate the end of a successful volunteer season! 

Whether you’re local to Humboldt Park or elsewhere in the city, join us for a productive and fun morning of special park projects. Roll up your sleeves and choose between a few activities led by CPF staff - go beyond a standard trash pick-up and take part in impactful playground woodchip resurfacing or tree mulching.

We’re so grateful to all of our volunteers who have Pitched In with us this year! Regulars and first-time volunteers alike, we hope you’ll come enjoy a fall morning of giving back to the park, meeting your neighbors, and learning more about the Chicago Parks Foundation.

Come and go anytime between 10am-12pm, stay for as little or as long as you can. Bring your family, friends, enemies, and fellow park lovers! Light refreshments provided.

Meeting Location: Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1301 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622
Event Day Contact: Triana Callam 773-505-9477 tcallam@chicagoparksfoundation.org
Event Activities: Choose between the three options below, all led by CPF staff:

• Playground Woodchip Resurfacing: grab a shovel, wheelbarrow, or rake to distribute large piles of woodchips around an entire playground area, topping up the playground surface with a thick layer of woodchips.
  

• Tree Mulching: distribute piles of mulch to trees with provided tools, giving each trunk a fresh “donut” of mulch.

• Trash Pick-Up: stroll around the park at your own pace with a paper or plastic bag and trash grabber to pick up litter.

USE THE BLUE REGISTER BUTTON ON THE RIGHT TO SIGN UP.

• Dress safely: We strongly encourage long pants and close-toed shoes.
• All volunteers must wear the provided protective gloves. Avoid hazardous materials such as glass and needles.
• This event is rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather (sun and bug protection).
• The full name and email address of each registered volunteer will be shared with the event host 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.

Additional questions? Please contact Triana Callam for more information tcallam@chicagoparksfoundation.org · (773) 505-9477