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Women and Gender Minorities Tree Planting Workday

It can often be hard for women, folks who are non-binary/transgender, and other gender minorities* to feel comfortable in male dominated fields such as forestry and conservation. This workday is focused on creating a safe space to learn about forestry and arboriculture and build community by volunteering. We will spend the morning planting young trees at one of our recreation parks. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups need to contact staff directly to register and talk over logistics. This workday is open to anyone for whom it would be a good place to work and learn.

Special thanks to the Foundation for Dane County Parks and A Fund For Women for making our Women and Gender Minorities workdays possible.

Location:

Meet in the parking lot of Mendota County Park, 5133 Co Hwy M, Middleton, WI 53562

• Plan to arrive by 8:50 as we begin promptly at 9am, those arriving late can call Jo for directions to our working area.

How to Prepare: 

What to Know:

• All tools and training are provided.
• Bring drinking water
• A snack if you'd like
• Sunscreen
• In case of cancellation due to weather, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.

What to Wear: 

Wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty 

• Close-toed shoes (boots or sneakers are good choices).
• long pants and long sleeves are recommended.
• Work gloves if you have them, if not they will be provided

Accessibility:

• Volunteers should be comfortable with walking on uneven terrain.
• View our Open Restrooms web page for bathroom availability. If there is no bathroom at a workday site, either use one before the workday or ask staff to suggest a nearby public location. 
• 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.  

Questions?

• Jo CordonHill, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
  • (608) 220-9678 / parksvolunteer@danecounty.gov