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Forest Preserve (Gu
Some of the Lake County Forest Preserves’ 1,241
Engagement Specialist Norma Zamudio, who works to
volunteers joke they work “eight days a week.” That
support and grow our volunteer program.
dedication shows up in the numbers. In 2025, our
Opportunities are open to all, with training provided and
volunteers donated 21,410 hours, valued at $734,149.
no experience necessary. Volunteers are active in habitat
An average full-time American employee works 2,080
restoration, education, seed processing, transcription,
hours per year. By that measure, volunteers extend
gardening, photography and other disciplines.
our workforce by 10 full-time positions, improving
Their stories look different, but they’re built on the same
stewardship of 31,900 acres and 66 preserves.
bedrock. Showing up, again and again, for the Forest
“Our volunteers’ knowledge, enthusiasm and
Preserves and each other.
commitment are truly contagious. They’ve helped
We invite you to mee
build a community that feels welcoming, inspiring and deeply connected to the land,” said Community
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