Earth Month: Rooted In Service with Bishop Shepard Little and Brookfield Zoo

Rooted in Service: 2nd Annual Earth Day of Service

Join The Mission Continues along with Liberty Temple Church, Bishop Shepard Little Memorial Center, and Brookfield Zoo Chicago for our 2nd Annual Earth Day of Service!

The Mission Continues Chicago Platoon is proud to carry on the strong partnerships built by our Alumni and past Platoon Leaders as we return to Bishop Shepard Little Community Garden to continue our work with Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Conservation Through Gardening program. This initiative brings together community members to engage in sustainable gardening practices while building lasting connections.

Volunteers will take on various hands-on projects to get the garden ready for the season and make the space even better for the community. Stay tuned for more details on specific tasks!

Lunch will be provided for all registered participants. All are welcome—come out and help make this Earth Day impactful and fun!

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

A friend, a Veteran, your family!

Inclement Weather

We serve rain or shine! In case of extreme weather we may postpone the project and notify via Facebook, Email, and Text

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)