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Dane County Land & Water Resources Department

Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Event Dates

  • Wednesday, 01/17/2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, 03/09/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, 04/06/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, 05/11/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 05/15/2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 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 Wednesday (5:30pm-7:30pm) and Saturday (10:00am-12:00pm) 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 and join the email list to receive program updates.

Please sign-up prior to joining our workday here. This lets us know how many tools and snacks to bring and who to contact if we need to cancel a workday.

What to Bring (more detailed on event sign-up):

  • Waiver is needed to participate. If you do not have one on file, complete electronically and email to YV4C Coordinator or print and bring to workday.
  • Clothing: check the weather and dress appropriately. Close-toed shoes and long pants are required. Long sleeves recommended.
  • Water

Location

Locations Vary.

Check the sign up for exact locations. 

 

Contact

heritagecenter@danecounty.gov

Categories: Health & Fitness, Parks, Volunteer