Youth Specific Opportunities - YV4C Dane Demo Farm Soil & Conservation Workday

YV4C Dane Demo Farm Soil & Conservation Workday

Volunteers will contribute to ongoing conservation efforts at Dane County demonstration farm in the Sugar River Wildlife, exploring how agriculture and environmental stewardship work together to protect soil and water resources. Youth will engage in hands-on activities including a rainfall simulator demonstration and soil sampling to better understand how different land management practices affect water infiltration, runoff, and soil health. If time allows, volunteers may also participate in infiltration testing to deepen their understanding of how conservation practices improve water movement through soil. 

Date/Time:

  • Wednesday, July 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Location: 

  • Lussier Family Heritage Center at 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711
  • We will meet at the Heritage Center and travel to the Demo Farm in a Dane County Parks Van. 

How to Prepare: 

Have Completed:

  • Background Check: Must be completed and passed. To provide permission, please log in to MyImpact.

  • Dane County Parks Volunteer Waiver (Under 22): To complete waiver, please log into MyImpact.
  • Behavior and Conduct Policy: This will be provided on your first volunteer day. Please read and sign the agreement at that time.

What to Know:

  • In case of cancellation, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.
  • No experience is needed. All tools and training provided.

What to Wear & Bring:

  • Please dress appropriately for the weather, including a brimmed hat
  • Please bring sunscreen and bugspray
  • Please bring a water bottle. Snacks will be provided. 

Questions?

  • Grace Coleman, Youth Conservation Coordinator: Dane County Parks
    • (608) 228-2590 parksvolunteer@danecounty.gov

Qualifications Required

  • Background Check Must be at least Passed
  • DCP/LFHC Youth Volunteer (Under 22) Must be Waiver Submitted and Approved
  • DCP/LFHC YV4C Behavior Agreement Must be Signed

Schedule Summary

This activity has the following schedule


Date Start Time End Time
Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

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