The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois. CSI envisions a Calumet region marked by vibrant communities and cultures, healthy natural areas, and a strong economy.
Our 52 member organizations include local, state, and federal agencies, large and small conservation organizations, cultural and education institutions, municipalities, corporations, and both faith-based and neighborhood volunteer groups. Under the CSI umbrella, members collaborate on programs to increase their impact, coordinate their efforts to maximize efficiency, and promote their work collectively to increase participation.
BECOME A MEMBER! Learn how to get involved, visit: http://www.calumetstewardship.org/get-involved Email your questions to msiola@csu.edu
2012 AT-A-GLANCE Passed the 50 member organizations mark Restoration volunteers put in over 40,000 hours at nearly 50 stewardship sites Over 3,500 students and their teachers explored, learned about, and restored Calumet region natural areas through Mighty Acorns. Collaborated with Chicago Wilderness to extend their Green Infrastructure Vision into the Calumet region
A NEW VISION FOR THE CALUMET REGION
Š Calumet Stewardship Initiative
www.calumetstewardship.org | facebook.com/calumetstewardshipinitiative | #CalumetSummit
CSI TEAMS LAND STEWARDSHIP: focuses on ecological restoration efforts throughout the region. Team members train and recruit volunteer stewards, hold regular stewardship workdays, and assess stewardship needs for the region. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: coordinates environmental education opportunities throughout the region. Members provide environmental education activities to schools and families, offer teachers professional development workshops, and connect people to nature. SMART GROWTH: engages communities in projects focused on green corridor connections, smart stormwater management, and native landscaping that sustain and improve the region’s quality of life.
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Alliance for the Great Lakes
Friends of the Calumet - Sag Trail
Openlands
Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI)
Friends of the Chicago River
Pullman Civic Organization
Friends of the Forest Preserves
The Rowing Group
Blacks In Green (BIG)
Friends of the Parks (FOTP)
Save the Dunes
BOLD Chicago Institute
Global Alliance of Artists
Shirley Heinze Land Trust
Calumet Ecological Park Association
Golden Apple Foundation
South Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Calumet Environmental Resource Center (CERC) Calumet Heritage Partnership Calumet is My Back Yard (CIMBY)
Golden Gate Homeowners Association Hammond Parks Foundation Hoosier - Environmental Council
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) Southeast Chicago Historical Society
Centro Comunitario Juan Diego
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Chicago Park District
Illinois Natural History Survey
Chicago Wilderness
Illinois/Indiana Sea Grant (IISG)
City of Blue Island
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Claretian Associates, Inc
Knowledge Hook-Up
Dunes Learning Center
The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
National Parks Conservation Association
The Nature Conservancy
Division of Science and Education at the Field Museum
National Park Service-INDU
Southeast Environmental Task Force (SETF) Taltree Arboretum and Gardens The Delta Institute
United Urban Network Inc.
Fishin’ Buddies
National Park Service-RTCA
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Village of Riverdale Tree Commission
Northwest Indiana Paddling Association
Wild Ones Chapter 38
© Calumet Stewardship Initiative
Wildlife Habitat Council
www.calumetstewardship.org | facebook.com/calumetstewardshipinitiative | #CalumetSummit
CALUMET STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
CALUMET STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
S T E WA R D S H I P
S T E WA R D S H I P
Across the Calumet region, people are coming together to restore and steward the land. From removing invasive species and planting natives, to river cleanups and citizen science programs, members of the Calumet Stewardship Initiative offer a variety of opportunities to get outside to restore and protect the region’s unique natural areas.
Across the Calumet region, people are coming together to restore and steward the land. From removing invasive species and planting natives, to river cleanups and citizen science programs, members of the Calumet Stewardship Initiative offer a variety of opportunities to get outside to restore and protect the region’s unique natural areas.
Whether you are looking for an occasional weekend activity or want to become a trained land steward, you can play a part in restoring the Calumet region.
Whether you are looking for an occasional weekend activity or want to become a trained land steward, you can play a part in restoring the Calumet region.
So come on a hike, paddle, tour, or training. Volunteer at our next stewardship day and you’ll enjoy the beauty of the Calumet region while helping to protect it.
So come on a hike, paddle, tour, or training. Volunteer at our next stewardship day and you’ll enjoy the beauty of the Calumet region while helping to protect it.
LEARN MORE AT:
LEARN MORE AT:
www.calumetstewardship.org
www.calumetstewardship.org
See our Calendar of Events: www.calumetstewardship.org/events The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois.
See our Calendar of Events: www.calumetstewardship.org/events The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois.
CALUMET STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
CALUMET STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
E D U C AT I O N T E A M
E D U C AT I O N T E A M
The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (C.S.I.) Education Team consists of a variety of individuals and organizations in the bi-state Calumet Region that work to promote placed-based environmental education and peoples’ connection to nature.
The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (C.S.I.) Education Team consists of a variety of individuals and organizations in the bi-state Calumet Region that work to promote placed-based environmental education and peoples’ connection to nature.
The Calumet region has a unique mix of high quality natural areas and a rich industrial history. By connecting youth and adults to nature in their backyard, we are working to protect these special places and develop the next generation of conservation leaders.
The Calumet region has a unique mix of high quality natural areas and a rich industrial history. By connecting youth and adults to nature in their backyard, we are working to protect these special places and develop the next generation of conservation leaders.
We come together to promote environmental education in the Calumet region through planning meetings, teacher workshops, and public events.
We come together to promote environmental education in the Calumet region through planning meetings, teacher workshops, and public events.
JOIN US!
JOIN US!
Learn more about us and come to our events: www.calumetstewardship.org Contact us at: volunteer@heinzetrust.org
Learn more about us and come to our events: www.calumetstewardship.org Contact us at: volunteer@heinzetrust.org
CALUMET STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
CALUMET STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
Vo l u n t e e r L e a d e r s h i p T r a i n i n g S e r i e s
Vo l u n t e e r L e a d e r s h i p T r a i n i n g S e r i e s
Are you curious about the plants, wildlife and landscapes that you see throughout the Calumet region? Do you want to learn about the region’s unique ecology, biology, geology, hydrology, and cultural history, and be equipped with the skills to steward the land? If so, the Calumet Stewardship Initaitive’s Volunteer Leadership Trianing Series is for you!
Are you curious about the plants, wildlife and landscapes that you see throughout the Calumet region? Do you want to learn about the region’s unique ecology, biology, geology, hydrology, and cultural history, and be equipped with the skills to steward the land? If so, the Calumet Stewardship Initaitive’s Volunteer Leadership Trianing Series is for you!
The Volunteer Leadership Training Series equips participants from all backgrounds with the knowledge and technical skills to be an environmental steward in the Calumet region.
The Volunteer Leadership Training Series equips participants from all backgrounds with the knowledge and technical skills to be an environmental steward in the Calumet region.
Who: Adult learners (18+)
Who: Adult learners (18+)
Cost: $40 (financial aid available)
Cost: $40 (financial aid available)
When: Four training sessions and multiple volunteer events will be held on Saturdays between February 22th and April 19th, 2014. See reverse side for more details.
When: Four training sessions and multiple volunteer events will be held on Saturdays between February 22th and April 19th, 2014. See reverse side for more details.
Register by January 31st at: http://goo.gl/kZr9h3 The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois.
Register by January 31st at: http://goo.gl/kZr9h3 The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois.
CALUMET STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
CALUMET STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
SERIES SCHEDULE
SERIES SCHEDULE
Session 1: Introduction to the Calumet Region*
Session 2: How to Lead a Group in the Field*
Session 1: Introduction to the Calumet Region*
Session 2: How to Lead a Group in the Field*
2/22/2014 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
3/1/2014 Saturday 12:00pm - 3:30pm
2/22/2014 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
3/1/2014 Saturday 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Gibson Woods (6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN 46323)
Location: Sand Ridge Nature Center (15890 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473)
Location: Gibson Woods (6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN 46323)
Location: Sand Ridge Nature Center (15890 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473)
Speakers: The Field Museum and Shirley Heinze Land Trust staff This session will provide an overview of the geology, hydrology, ecology, and cultural history of the Calumet region.
Speakers: The Forest Preserves of Cook County staff
*Coninuing Education Units available for all sessions.
The Forest Preserves of Cook County will offer their Group Leadership Training, which is required for all volunteer leaders in the preserves.
Session 3: Brushpile Burn Training & Modeling a Volunteer Workday* 3/15/2014 Saturday 12:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Sand Ridge Nature Center (15890 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473) Speakers: The Forest Preserve of Cook County and The Field Museum staff This session will combine the Forest Preserves’ required Brushpile Burn Training and a model volunteer workday offered by Field Museum staff.
Speakers: The Field Museum and Shirley Heinze Land Trust staff This session will provide an overview of the geology, hydrology, ecology, and cultural history of the Calumet region.
Speakers: The Forest Preserves of Cook County staff
*Coninuing Education Units available for all sessions.
The Forest Preserves of Cook County will offer their Group Leadership Training, which is required for all volunteer leaders in the preserves.
Session 4: Restoration Techniques on Land and Water*
Session 3: Brushpile Burn Training & Modeling a Volunteer Workday*
Session 4: Restoration Techniques on Land and Water*
4/19/2014 Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm Lunch celebration to follow
3/15/2014 Saturday 12:00pm - 4:30pm
4/19/2014 Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm Lunch celebration to follow
Location: Meadowbrook Conservation Center and Preserve (109 West 700 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385) Speakers: Openlands and Shirley Heinze Land Trust staff This session will introduce common land and stream restoration and monitoring techniques.
Participants will be required to attend at least two CSI partner organization volunteer events during the intervening weeks in order to complete the training. Volunteer events can be found at: www.calumetstewardship.org/events The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois.
Location: Sand Ridge Nature Center (15890 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473) Speakers: The Forest Preserve of Cook County and The Field Museum staff This session will combine the Forest Preserves’ required Brushpile Burn Training and a model volunteer workday offered by Field Museum staff.
Location: Meadowbrook Conservation Center and Preserve (109 West 700 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385) Speakers: Openlands and Shirley Heinze Land Trust staff This session will introduce common land and stream restoration and monitoring techniques.
Participants will be required to attend at least two CSI partner organization volunteer events during the intervening weeks in order to complete the training. Volunteer events can be found at: www.calumetstewardship.org/events The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois.
WHERE WE WORK S T E WA R D S H I P
Cook
§ ¦ ¨ 94
§ ¦ ¨ § ¦ ¨
§ ¦ ¨
294
57
80
§ ¦ ¨ 90
§ ¦ ¨ 294
§ ¦ ¨ § ¦ ¨ 65
§ ¦ ¨ 80
80
LaPorte
Porter
Lake
§ ¦ ¨ 65
Stewardship in 2012
Will
Calumet Region Stewardship Sites
0
5
10
20 Miles
Open Space Waterbodies
F
Starke
WHERE WE WORK S T E WA R D S H I P
Cook
§ ¦ ¨ 94
§ ¦ ¨ § ¦ ¨
§ ¦ ¨
294
57
80
§ ¦ ¨ 90
§ ¦ ¨ 294
§ ¦ ¨ § ¦ ¨ 65
§ ¦ ¨ 80
80
LaPorte
Porter
Lake
§ ¦ ¨
Stewardship in 2012
65
Will
Calumet Region Stewardship Sites
0
5
10
20 Miles
Open Space Waterbodies
F
Starke
STEWARDSHIP 路 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 路 SMART GROWTH
The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois.
www.calumetstewardship.org www.facebook.com/calumetstewardshipinitiative