Autumn in Action: Pitch In at Humboldt Park

EDC is volunteering alongside the Chicago Parks Foundation to close out a successful volunteer season at Humboldt Park. Whether you're local to Humboldt or elsewhere in the city, join us for a productive and fun morning of special park projects. Roll up your sleeves and choose between a few activities led by CPF staff — go beyond a standard trash pick-up and take part in impactful playground woodchip resurfacing or tree mulching.

Event activities (choose any, led by CPF staff):

• Playground woodchip resurfacing — grab a shovel, wheelbarrow, or rake to distribute large piles of woodchips around an entire playground area.
• Tree mulching — distribute piles of mulch to trees with provided tools, giving each trunk a fresh "donut" of mulch.
• Trash pick-up — stroll around the park with a bag and trash grabber to pick up litter.

Come and go anytime between 10am–12pm. Stay for as little or as long as you can. Light refreshments provided. Family friendly. Rain or shine — dress for the weather.

Dress safely: long pants and close-toed shoes strongly encouraged. All volunteers must wear the provided protective gloves. Avoid hazardous materials such as glass and needles.

Event day contact: Triana Callam, Chicago Parks Foundation — (773) 505-9477, tcallam@chicagoparksfoundation.org

Registering in advance is the best way to ensure enough materials are provided for all volunteers on event day. The full name and email address of each registered volunteer will be shared with the event host for communication purposes.