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Restoration Workday at Waukegan Dunes

  • Waukegan Dunes and Municipal Beach 540 East Sea Horse Drive Waukegan, Illinois, 60085 United States (map)

Deepen your connection to the environment at a Restoration Workday in Waukegan Dunes! Hosted by the Lake Plain Coalition. No experience necessary! We will guide you through the process. Children 10+ welcome with an adult.

Saturday August 8, 9-11 am

This workday we will pull and bag sweet clover and spotted knapweed as well as scout for crown vetch for future treatment.

What to Bring: Friends and loved ones, work gloves, and water to stay hydrated. Sunscreen and bug spray also recommended.

What to Wear: Dress for the weather. Closed-toe shoes required. Long pants and sturdy hiking boots that can get sandy recommended. Note: Site has uneven terrain and ticks are present.

Where to Go: Please park in the Beach Parking off of East Sea Horse Drive. Let the gate staff know you are here as a Lake Plain volunteer. We will meet at the Sunrise Trail entrance a few minutes before 9 AM.

Want more information? Please contact Belynda Alberte - Lake Plain Coalition Coordinator & workday leader

Email: Balberte@LCFPD.org

Phone: 847-276-5368

This project is supported by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Coastal Management Program through a federal grant from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
This publication was prepared using federal funds under award number NA25NOSX419C0074 from NOAA's Office of Coastal Management, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA's Office of Coastal Management or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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