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Enjoy the outdoors and come assist staff in the collection of seeds from our prairie. Seeds collected are then used to continue to grow native plants into our landscape. This is a hands-on task and requires volunteers to be able to bend, carry tools,...

This is a fun Fall event where we roast hotdogs, make S'mores, and take a ride on a hayrack. Volunteers are needed to help Park District staff set-up, clean-up, and help out during the event. This event is at Sommer Farm in the back by the shelter. Â...

Join these restoration workdays on the 1st Saturday of every month at 9am to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Tools are provided, but bring work gloves and water and dress appropri...

Join these restoration workdays on the 1st Sunday of every month at 9am to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Bring gloves and water and dress appropriately for an outdoor experience...

Restoration Workdays are designed to help remove invasive plant species that interfere with the native habitat in our parks. This is an important step in maintaining a healthy environment in our parks and community. Plant removal is done through cutt...

Enjoy the outdoors and come assist staff in the collection of seeds from our prairie. Seeds collected are then used to continue to grow native plants into our landscape. This is a hands-on task and requires volunteers to be able to bend, carry tools,...

This is a fun Fall event where we roast hotdogs, make S'mores, and take a ride on a hayrack. Volunteers are needed to help Park District staff set-up, clean-up, and help out during the event. This event is at Sommer Farm in the back by the shelter. Â...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Enjoy the outdoors and come assist staff in the collection of seeds from our prairie. Seeds collected are then used to continue to grow native plants into our landscape. This is a hands-on task and requires volunteers to be able to bend, carry tools,...

This is a fun Fall event where we roast hotdogs, make S'mores, and take a ride on a hayrack. Volunteers are needed to help Park District staff set-up, clean-up, and help out during the event. This event is at Sommer Farm in the back by the shelter. Â...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Join these restoration workdays on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 1pm to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Tools are provided, but bring work gloves and water and dress appropri...

Enjoy the outdoors and come assist staff in the collection of seeds from our prairie. Seeds collected are then used to continue to grow native plants into our landscape. This is a hands-on task and requires volunteers to be able to bend, carry tools,...

This is a fun Fall event where we roast hotdogs, make S'mores, and take a ride on a hayrack. Volunteers are needed to help Park District staff set-up, clean-up, and help out during the event. This event is at Sommer Farm in the back by the shelter. Â...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Join us for a night of Halloween fun. Volunteers will be assisting with candy stations, games, crafts, pumpkin carving/painting, and other event details. Family friendly costumes are encouraged.

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...

Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun...