SIM-Chicago invites you to a fun morning volunteerism event in conjunction with the Chicago Shedd Aquarium. You will directly impact our Chicagoland beaches by cleaning up our shores with old friends and making new ones for the year!  We look forward to seeing you on July 22 Saturday morning 10AM at the 63rd St Beach (Free Parking) with lunch provided afterwards courtesy of our sponsor Talentcraft!

What to expect:

• Great socializing and networking opportunities at our Chicago 63rd Ave Beach while making a positive impact to our aquatic species, environment and beach!

• We will have lunch and drinks provided afterwards courtesy of our sponsor Talentcraft!

Parking:

There is free parking right at the 63rd St Beach at 6300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago IL

Food will be provided near Reggie’s on the Beach House right at the Beach afterwards.

Wavier:  A waiver must be signed by each participant. Waiver forms will be available onsite.

What to Expect: 

When you arrive, a Shedd Aquarium staff member will sign you in and give a short overview of the event. Then you will receive bags, gloves, and a litter monitoring form for the cleanup.

When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 22nd 

Where: 63rd Street Beach is located at 6300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Look for the Shedd Aquarium table near the beach side of the fieldhouse when you arrive. 

How to Prepare: Please wear sturdy, close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We also recommend wearing pants and socks that come above the ankle. Be sure to check the weather report and dress accordingly and remember that it’s windier and cooler by the lake. If there’s a little drizzle, we may have a shorter cleanup, but we do not work in a rainstorm. There are no flush toilets available, but a porta-potty will be available on site. 

What to Bring: Shedd will provide water and all the supplies needed to conduct the stewardship activity, but please bring along a reusable water bottle if you have one. We also recommend that you bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.