Parks, Land & Water Volunteer Portal

Assist with unique projects and show off your organizational or creative skills! Check back often, as these opportunities vary widely and occur throughout the year. 

Many ecosystems in Wisconsin rely upon regular fire to hinder invasive plant encroachment and stimulate growth of native plants. It is a practice that is undertaken with the utmost seriousness for control and safety, and various trainings with certifications are required for interested volunteers.  Learn more on our Prescribed Burns webpage. 

These workdays are typically held by our volunteer Certified Land Stewards with the exception of staff-led Walking Iron Workdays. Specific tasks vary and may include invasive brush removal, invasive weed removal, seed collection, or seed sowing. Workday schedules vary by property and may be held on weekdays or weekends.

We rely on our many Friends Groups and Partners to help support individual properties throughout the system. View our Friends Groups and Partners webpage to learn about who these groups are, what they do, and how you can get involved to help support your favorite park! 

Our gardening volunteers are incredibly important in maintaining gardens and green spaces around Dane County. These opportunities typically occur throughout the growing season. 

We rely on our park maintenance volunteers and campground hosts to create a welcoming park environment for everyone! These opportunities primarily occur in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. 

These opportunities are meant to be welcoming spaces specifically for youth volunteers where the only adults present are chaperones and event leaders.