Volunteer Opportunities
Current Opportunities
Certified Pesticide Applicators
Volunteers treat stumps to prevent re-growth, individually or as part of a workday group. Those who want to become Volunteers treat stumps to prevent re-growth, individually or as part of a workday group. Those who want to become Certified Pesticide Applicators must pass the State’s "Right of Way" test as training. The study guide and test costs $50. We will provide a kit with supplies and herbicide. For more information on this training, please visit: UW Certified Pesticide Applicator Training Information
UW Certified Pesticide Applicator Training Information
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
224-3601
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Customized Service Projects
If your group would like to do a service project, we will arrange a project for you that suits your schedule, your group’s age, and Park needs. And if you are just one person with an idea, give us a call and we’ll see how we can work together.
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
224-3601
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Donald Park Habitat Restoration Projects
Donald Park habitat restoration projects are done on Tuesday mornings and on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 8:30-noon throughout the year. Meet at the "bunkhouse" on Sutter Drive in the park. Current projects include: removal of invasive species, prairie planting and seed collection, and developing and maintaining equestrian trails.
Contact Information
Barb Hartman
(608) 437-5210
contact@donaldpark.org
Field Work
Field Work involves removing invasive species and non-native plants throughout our Park system. This project could potentially use bow saws, loppers and stump pullers to remove invasive and non-native species, which then allows native plant species to thrive. We provide tools, or you can bring your own. This can be a great project for individuals or groups. Kids 10 years old or older are welcome when accompanied by parent or other adult.
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
224-3601
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Park History
Do you enjoy historical research? Try your hand at researching your favorite County park and help preserve Dane County Parks history. Your written material may be used on park information kiosks, brochures or in future publications.
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
224-3601
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Prairie Seed Collecting
Seed Collecting is a fun project for individuals, families and groups. Volunteers enjoy getting off the trails and wading into the prairies and they always learn something about wildflowers. This project happens in August and September. An information flyer will be posted when specific dates are scheduled.
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Summer Prairie Management
Work includes digging and/or cutting parsnip, sweet clover, queen ann’s lace and burdock, cutting and treating or digging out woody invasives, and collecting early prairie seeds such as golden alexander and alum root. This projects runs during June, July and August. An informational flyer will be posted when specific dates are scheduled.
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
(608) 224-3601
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Take a Stake in the Lakes Clean-Up Events
Take a Stake in the Lakes Clean-Up Events are a part of the annual Take a Stake in the Lakes Days, an event of the Dane County Lakes & Watershed Commission, in partnership with Clean Lakes Alliance that takes place on and around Dane County's lakes and streams every June. This is a terrific event for groups and families of all ages. Volunteers receive t-shirts, gloves and garbage bags. To reserve your favorite shoreline, contact Rhea Stangel-Maier.
Take a Stake in the Lakes
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
(608) 224-3601
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Tool Maintenance
This volunteer project provides safe, clean, effective and accessible tools and equipment for volunteers. It is suitable for one to five people. We’re looking for people who are familiar with tools and who have an ability to diagnose a problem and fix it.
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
(608) 224-3601
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Volunteer Camp Host
Are you outgoing, love meeting new people, camping and enjoy our Dane County Parks. We have 5 parks with camp grounds and each area has a volunteer camp host who lives in the camp ground. These volunteers provide public relations resources to our park patrons. Want to hear more please contact Rhea 608-224-3601
Contact Information
Rhea Stangel-Maier
608-224-3601
stangel-maier@countyofdane.com