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Earth Day Volunteer Extravaganza: Tree Planting  

Dane County’s Earth Day Volunteer Extravaganza is taking place on Wednesday, April 22 from 2-5pm. There will be a variety of volunteer shifts, including teams of volunteers planting native trees.

Volunteers will work with forestry staff to plant native trees and prune existing trees. No experience is necessary. A Dane County Parks staff person will direct you. This is an outdoor opportunity and could be done in a variety of weather conditions. Volunteers in this role must be 14 and over.

How to Prepare: 

What to Bring:

• Suggested: a water bottle.
• Anything else you need to be comfortable for your shift.
• Tools will be provided.

What to Wear: 

• Wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
• Wear closed-toed shoes.

Accessibility: 

• There will be bathroom access and a water fountain.
• This shift may require walking on uneven ground and lifting heavy objects.
• Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, including reserving our all-terrain wheelchair, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the event to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all activities to be modified. 

Location: 

W.G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, Shelter 2 –  4330 Libby Rd, Madison, WI 53711

Questions?

• Susan Sandford, Strategic Engagement Coordinator
  • (608) 669-1816/ sandford.susan@danecounty.gov
• Jo CordonHill, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
  • (608) 220-9678 / parksvolunteer@danecounty.gov