Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Gaylord Building, a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, seeks volunteer gardeners to care for the historic site's landscaping, which was designed by nationally renowned landscape architect Tony Tyznik. Activities include: planting and weeding flowerbeds, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, and clearing trash and debris from the landscaping.

Volunteer gardeners must be able to: lift 30 lbs.; kneel or sit on the ground for long periods of time; bend over or stretch to reach things; and possess the dexterity and strength to use all types of gardening tools. Individuals should also have the willingness and capacity to learn about the various flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees on the property.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Gaylord Building Historic Site

We need volunteers who are free at these times Afternoons Mornings This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Court-appointed Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Mark Harmon, Executive Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

200 W. Eighth Street Lockport, IL 60441 (See a map)

Directions:

The Gaylord Building is located in Lockport, Illinois, which is in the southwestern suburbs of metropolitan Chicago. The community is located at the IL Rt 7 exit off I-355   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Heritage Corridor Metra Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: State Street Lockport, 5 minute walk