Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2024
Event Dates
- Saturday, 10/19/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 11/16/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 12/07/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event Description
Calling all High Schoolers! Come join Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) and explore Dane County Parks while contributing to conservation. We host monthly workday events with occasional educational events. Workdays include: prairie seed collection, invasive brush removal, and invasive weed removal. Student volunteers have to opportunity to gain on-the-ground experience in land conservation, build leadership skills, and make new friends. No experience is needed. All tools and training provided.
Check out the YV4C website https://lussierheritagecenter.com/YV4C and join the email list to receive program updates.
All sign ups for the program our through our Volunteer Database "Better Impact." To request a youth account and fill out the wavier, please click here.
To sign up for a shift, please visit Better Impact's Youth Section here!
What to Bring:.
- Clothing: check the weather and dress appropriately. Close-toed shoes and long pants are required. Long sleeves recommended.
- Water
Location
- Wednesday August 28th - Seed Collection - McCarthy Youth and Conservation Park 4841 County Highway TT, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
- Saturday September 14th - Seed Collection - Badger Prairie County Park 4654 Maple Dr, Verona, WI 53593
- Saturday October 19th - Seed Collection - Anderson Farm County Park 914 Union Rd, Oregon, WI 53575
- Saturday November 16th - Seed Cleaning - Libby Road Facility at Lake Farm County Park
- Saturday December 7th - TBD
Contact
heritagecenter@danecounty.gov
Categories: Health & Fitness, Parks, Volunteer