The Willow Spring Service Center is the office and work space for the District’s forestry and horticulture crews. The facility sits on the edge of Willow Spring Open Space, which spans 158 acres and includes a network of trails as well as opportunities for recreation and viewing wildlife. The site is home to the District’s annual Christmas tree recycling and free mulch program.

Projects range from one-time activities for larger groups to recurring opportunities for individuals or small groups. We have a variety of forestry and horticulture related volunteer opportunities.

• Tree & shrub mulching
• Russian Olive and other noxious weed control
• Tree and shrub planting
• Installing beaver wrap for tree protection in riparian areas
• Rose maintenance (dead-heading, weeding, mulching) at the War Memorial Rose Garden
• "Putting the beds to bed" (winterizing annual flower beds)

Pay tribute to an individual or group, celebrate a milestone or commemorate a special event by dedicating a tree in a South Suburban park or at a South Suburban facility. 

Learn more here.