Nov. 7, 2026
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
13 Volunteers Requested
11 Spot(s) Left
Event Description:
An Illinois Extension Pumpkin Smash is a fun way to teach people about the importance of composting while keeping pumpkins out of landfills. At our SVCC event, members of the Sauk Valley can bring their pumpkins free of candles, glitter, and other non-organic material and dispose of them at one of our six smash stations. Let's get messy and compost some pumpkins!
Looking for people to help:
- Direct people traffic
- Assist with smash stations
- Move smashed pumpkin guts further into the field
Event time: 10 am- Noon
Volunteers are asked to be on site from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to help with setup, the event, and teardown.
Location: East Parking lot Field (by the solar panels)
Sauk Valley Community College
173 IL-RT 2
Dixon, IL
Special Notes:
Suggested dress: Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Long sleeves and gloves are recommended. Dress for the weather, but also dress to work with smashed pumpkins. We will be outside for this event. Rain or Shine.
Please park in the East lot and walk to the south towards the solar field. Follow the signs.
Location:
Sauk Valley Community College
173 IL Rt 2
DIXON, IL 61021
Phone Number: +1 (815) 632-3611
Supervisor Information:
If you have any questions about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Bruce Black by Text Message listed below.
+1 (319) 310-3543
brucejb@illinois.edu