Mar
28
Help start the next generation of prairie habitat. Volunteers will assist with spreading native seed and/or transplanting young plants while learning why native species matter for wildlife, soil health, and ecosystem resilience.
View EventApr
11
The cool stuff that’s really hot. Many conservation organizations use prescribed fire as a management tool. During this session, young people will learn the basics of fire ecology, safety considerations, and how crews prepare sites ahead of a controlled burn. Participants will assist with appropriate burn unit preparation tasks.
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18
Get hands-on with the tools that power conservation work. In this learning lab, participants will be introduced to small engine basics and foundational chainsaw safety concepts used by land management professionals.
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25
Join us in caring for our local waterways! During this hands-on stewardship event, participants will work alongside a Dane County Parks Ranger to help remove litter and debris from the shoreline, improving habitat for wildlife and keeping our parks beautiful for everyone.
View EventMay
17
Help support one of Wisconsin’s favorite native birds! In this hands-on session, participants will work alongside a Dane County Parks Certified Land Steward to install and monitor bluebird nest boxes in priority habitat areas.
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