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Dane County Parks

All Volunteer Opportunities

These pages offer more information about our drop-in events and our long-term volunteer roles. Check out our MyImpact Volunteer Portal for current and upcoming opportunities. Some of these opportunities are suitable for large groups; visit our Group Volunteering webpage to learn more. 

 

Ecological Restoration

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Natural Areas Restoration

Join us for ecological restoration events year-round to help restore Southern Wisconsin's habitats to natural and well-functioning ecosystems. 

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A Land Steward out in the prairie
Certified Land Steward

Certified Land Stewards "adopt" specific natural areas within our properties to help with land management and ecological restoration throughout the season.

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Women's+ Workdays

Women and Gender Minorities Workdays and Trainings to provide a safe, supportive space to build practical skills, gain experience, and connect with others.

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Youth, Scout & Friends Groups

Youth volunteers with loppers during a winter brush removal workday
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C)

A hands-on program that invites high school students from across Dane County to focus on ecological restoration and environmental education. 

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Scout Opportunities

Are you a scout looking to do a project within the Dane County Park system? Staff work with scouts throughout the year to develop suitable projects. 

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Join a Park Friends Group

Friends Groups support our parks throughout the county. Each group has unique needs and many different types of volunteer opportunities available. 

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Unique Opportunities

Campground hosts at their host site with sign and camper
Campground Host

Help keep our campgrounds some of the best places to camp! 

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Volunteers with native plants they grew from seed
Native Plant Growers

Grow and care for native plants that get distributed to community projects!

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Bumblebee on goldenrod
Community Science

Help scientists better understand native wildlife and local water quality. 

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Wildlife Monitoring

Monitor and maintain human-built habitat, boxes.

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