Explore environmental service at this upcoming dunes restoration day, Saturday July 31. The Chicago Park District and the Ashe Park Advisory Council community members are an active and passionate bunch hosting a restoration day at the beautiful Rainbow Beach Dune Preservation site. Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plants and debris while preserving this unique natural habitat in the South Shore community.
Saturday, July 31, 10am-12noon: Weed/Invasive species management
Save the Date
Saturday, September 25, 7-9am: Bird walk. The bird walk in September, guided by local bird expert and Ph.D. student Nick Block.
Rainbow Beach is located at 3111 E. 77th St. By foot, walk east from South Shore Dr. on 77th St. By car, enter from 79th St., go past the water treatment plant, and park in the first parking lot. The nature area is at the southern end of the beach. Meet at the Rainbow Beach Fieldhouse. Tools and equipment will be provided, but please bring water and dress appropriately for the weather.
Note that parking meters have been established in both the Rainbow Beach parking lots, but you can easily avoid this by walking, biking or taking public transit. However, if you need to come by car, the Chicago Park District will provide temporary parking permits for the duration of the workday, so don’t let the cost of parking deter you from participating!
Contact Robbie Shymanski ‎robbie_rnfr@hotmail.com for questions and to RSVP.
