Malott Family R.O.A.R. Corps

Dates, Times, & Pricing

Pricing

FREE for current middle schoolers (Grades 5–8)

Fall 2025 Cohort Tracks

Track A: Vulture Volunteers

Vultures are often misunderstood, but always important! They are nature’s cleanup crew and their work helps maintain healthy ecosystems. Humans benefit from their scavenging in many ways, yet we are the greatest threat to vultures. Gross? Creepy? Ugly? Put your misconceptions aside and join the Vulture Volunteers!

Saturday, September 20: Research and Observation Day, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 27: Action and Restoration Day, 10 a.m.–noon

Track B: Rat Rookies

Sharing space with urban wildlife can be difficult, especially when that wildlife comes in the form of invasive, disease-carrying species like rats. Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute is leading the coexistence charge through the Chicago Rat Project. This project studies the health and behavior of Chicago’s rats to help prevent conflict and public health risks. Become a Rat Rookie and learn more about Living Wildlife Friendly!

Saturday, October 4: Research and Observation Day, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 11: Action and Restoration Day, 10 a.m.–noon

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Health & Safety

If you or anyone in your group feels unwell prior to arriving or shows any signs of contagious illness or fever, please do not attend the program.

Feedback From Past Cohorts

“I think that this was a really fun way to make friends while also showing that I am a friend to Mother Nature through activities that have helped my understanding of what even the youngest of us can do to help our planet.”–2022 Fall Cohort Participant

“This program has fueled my desire to care for the earth and be part of the activism that helps to protect our home.” –2022 Fall Cohort Participant

“I plan to become a wildlife biologist when I grow up, so it helped me learn how to prepare for such a career.” –2022 Fall Cohort Participant