Parks, Land & Water Volunteer Portal


Welcome! We're so glad that you're interested in volunteering with us! By joining at any of the various opportunities listed below, you are directly supporting the important work of the program areas below year-round.

Below are the steps to using our Volunteer Portal:

  1. Current volunteer opportunities are listed below. Click on each type of activity listed to read more about it. If you do not see an opportunity listed, it is because it may be seasonal and is currently not available. 

  2.  If you see an event that you'd like to sign up for, or you would like to be notified of volunteer activities as they become available, you must first create an account (click the "fill in an application" button). This allows you to fill out our volunteer waiver and immediately sign up for any volunteer opportunities.

  3. Once you have an account, you can sign up to volunteer at any workday or volunteer event, upload certifications, and more! Some activities require that a volunteer meet certain qualifications before being able to sign up. The activity will list the steps to meet the qualification if it's required. 

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Volunteer Opportunities

Administrative & Creative Projects

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. 

Activity Shifts Start End
Flora & Fauna Alphabet Brick Painting 1 2/12/2025 2/12/2025
Graphic Design Artist 1
Office Assistant at Lussier Family Heritage Center 2 2/10/2025 2/24/2025

Ecological Restoration: Invasive Tree and Brush Removal

Fall and winter are the seasons when we typically focus on removing invasive brush and trees from prairies and oak savannas. Workdays are led by staff and our Certified Land Stewards. View our Tree & Brush Removal webpage for more information. 

Activity Shifts Start End
Hauler - Anderson Farm: Tree & Brush Workday 1 3/4/2025 3/4/2025
Hauler - Lake View Hill: Tree & Brush Workday 1 2/14/2025 2/14/2025
Hauler - Silverwood: Tree & Brush Workday 2 2/21/2025 2/28/2025
Hauler - Token Creek: Tree & Brush Workday 1 2/18/2025 2/18/2025
Hauler - Women's* Workday at McCarthy 1 3/6/2025 3/6/2025
Sawyer - Anderson Farm: Tree & Brush Workday 1 3/4/2025 3/4/2025
Sawyer - Lake View Hill: Tree & Brush Workday 1 2/14/2025 2/14/2025
Sawyer - Silverwood: Tree & Brush Workday 2 2/21/2025 2/28/2025
Sawyer - Token Creek: Tree & Brush Workday 1 2/18/2025 2/18/2025
Sawyer - Women's* Workday at McCarthy 1 3/6/2025 3/6/2025

Ecological Restoration: Native Seed Program

Our native seed program support initiatives such as Plant Dane and Native Seed Libraries. Volunteer activities include seed collection (August-October), seed processing (September-January), and seed sowing (January-March). View our Native Seed Program webpage for more information. 

Activity Shifts Start End
Prairie Seeding Workdays 1 2/10/2025 2/17/2025

Ecological Restoration: Restoration Workdays

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.

Activity Shifts Start End
Brush Cutting Work Parties with the Friends of Cherokee Marsh 2 2/10/2025 2/24/2025
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal at Lower Mud Lake 4 2/13/2025 3/28/2025
Remnant Prairie Restoration Workday at Stewart Lake 1 3/8/2025 3/8/2025

Friends Groups

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! 

Activity Shifts Start End
Friends of Cherokee Marsh - Board Meetings 11 2/19/2025 12/17/2025
Friends of Donald - Board Meetings 1

Gardening & Landscaping

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

Activity Shifts Start End
Pollinator Garden Maintenance at McCarthy 1 5/1/2025 9/30/2025
Pot and Tray Washing Day 2 2/24/2025 2/24/2025

Park Maintenance & Campgrounds

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. 

Activity Shifts Start End
Independent Volunteer: Disc Golf Park Maintenance 1 1/1/2024 12/1/2030
Independent Volunteer: Dog Park Maintenance 1 1/1/2024 12/1/2030
Independent Volunteer: General Park Maintenance 1 12/31/2023 12/1/2030

Youth Specific Opportunities

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

Activity Shifts Start End
YV4C Conservation Workdays Spring 2025 5 2/15/2025 6/7/2025

About LWRD & General Questions

We believe that everyone deserves to live in a community with healthy land and water resources and with access to natural resources. Read our Mission Statement and learn more about our commitment to Equity and Inclusion and our Climate Initiatives. 

General Help & Questions

Below you will find step by step walk-throughs and video tutorials of some of the most commonly asked questions about this volunteer portal

 General Guide and Overview of My Impact 

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Searching and Signing Up for an Opportunity

Uploading Certifications and Completing Qualifications

Withdraw from an Opportunity or Shift

Confirming My Participation/Checking Your Schedule

Log Hours and Feedback

Update Your Contact Info

Add Assignments to Your Google, Outlook Calendars

Set Up a Weekly Schedule Reminder

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