Illinois Extension is partnering with Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Giant City State Park, and Lake Murphysboro State Park to protect our local natural resources by hosting a fall Trash Blast.
During Trash Blasts we will break into small teams of volunteers to collect litter from selected sites. We find items as large as tires to tiny micro trash. No matter what we find, we try to remove it to help restore the area to its natural state.
Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes, bring gloves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes to be prepared. If you do not have gloves, we can help provide them for you. Trash buckets and trash grabbers will be provided for volunteers to use during the trash blast. But you are encouraged to bring your own. Don't forget to bring your own water to stay hydrated or snacks to refuel.