YV4C Rain Garden Maintenance and Planting
Join Land Stewards at Stewart Lake to help care for an existing rain garden by weeding, cleaning up the area, and helping with basic plant care. At this hands-on YV4C event, participants will learn how rain gardens and other green infrastructure help soak up stormwater, reduce runoff, and protect local lakes and streams. Volunteers will also get to see a rainfall simulator demonstration led by the Stormwater Education Coordinator from Dane County Land and Water Resources. This is a fun way to build outdoor skills, give back to the community, and make a real difference for local water quality.
- Wednesday, July 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
- Volunteers will meet at the Lussier Family Heritage Center at 3101 Lake Farm Rd and ride to Stewart Lake County Park in a Dane County Parks van.
How to Prepare:
Step One: Create an Account in MyImpact (one time process)
- Account application and waiver for 18+ click here.
- Account application and waiver for those under 18 click here (requires parent signature)
Step 2: Must complete all waivers before signing up!
These are all locate at the bottom of the page under “my profile” – find each section below and complete
- DCP/LFHC Transportation Permission - must click “I agree to the above statement”
- DCP/LFHC Background Check (must be renewed yearly) - must click “I agree to the above statement”
- YV4C Behavior Agreement – sign and submit the agreement
Step 3: Sign up for events!
After you've created an account and filled out all necessary waivers, you can sign up for a shift here
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 for the weather. It will likely be hot in late July but it recommended that volunteers wear long pants to avoid irritation on your skin from plants or biting insects
- Please bring bug spray and sunscreen.
- Bring a water bottle. Snacks will be provided
Questions?
- Grace Coleman, Youth Conservation Coordinator: Dane County Parks
- (608) 228-2590 parksvolunteer@danecounty.gov
