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Volunteer, Improve and Preserve: Become a VIP at WIU's HFC
April 22, 2009
MACOMB, IL - - To celebrate Earth Day and National Volunteer Week, individuals are encouraged to become a "VIP" -- those who volunteer, improve and preserve -- and help clear and mulch debris at Western Illinois University's Horn Field Campus from 1-4 p.m. today. An additional Spring 2009 VIP Day is slated for 1-4 p.m., Thursday, May 7.
Open year-round and administered by the recreation, park and tourism (RPTA) department at WIU, HFC features a rustic, relaxed setting with woodlands, prairie and several miles of nature trails.
"HFC is ideal for getting back to nature, recreation, study and reflection or just relaxing," noted Mindy Pheiffer, HFC coordinator. "HFC provides Western faculty and students a place to teach and learn practical skills, and our programs and facilities are available to groups and individuals from the surrounding area as well. We host a wide variety of educational and service programs," she added.
Spring 2009 VIP Days' crew members should come prepared for the weather. Wearing work gloves and work clothes are recommended.
HFC is located south of Macomb on China Road. From South Johnson Street (past Macomb High School), turn right on China Road and follow the road one-quarter of a mile to the Horn Field Campus entrance. Parking is permitted on the HFC lot.
For more information about HFC and the Spring 2009 VIP days, contact Horn Field Campus at (309) 833-5798 or HF-campus@wiu.edu. Visit HFC online at wiu.edu/rpta/HFC/index.html.
Posted By: Teresa Koltzenburg (WIUNews@wiu.edu)
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