 A volunteer tends to a brushpile fire. / Photo Credit: Shannon Roznoski
Looking to learn more about state natural areas and contribute to helping them thrive? Join us for an upcoming workday!
No previous experience required as you will be trained onsite.
RIDGEWAY PINE RELICT
9 a.m. - Noon Friday, Jan. 14
Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area is known for its scenic pine relicts that have northern plant species. Help care for this site with Friends of Ridgeway Pine Relict by removing invasive plants and encouraging native plants at our second Friday workdays. Activities during winter focus on brush cutting, treating and burning.
Click here to access directions to the meetup location.
For questions or to RSVP to attend this workday, contact Mary Kay Baum at marykbaum@gmail.com or 608-935-5834. RSVP is preferred. Simply reply that you’re attending and we’ll mark you down as a volunteer to ensure we have enough equipment on hand.
YORK PRAIRIE
9 a.m. - Noon Saturday, Jan. 15
Enjoy the beauty of the three units of York Prairie State Natural Area and help take care of them. In the winter we’ll be focused on invasive brush removal and pile burning if there is snow. During the workday, volunteers will plant seeds collected in the fall from areas cleared to heal the prairie. The workgroup will meet on the third Saturday of the month. This is a great way to get outside with others in the winter!
Click here to access directions to the meetup location.
For questions, contact Shannon Roznoski at shannongeek@gmail.com or 608-334-6920. RSVP is not required.
ROCKY RUN OAK SAVANNA
9 a.m. - Noon Saturday, Jan. 15
Get exercise while helping to remove invasive brush and cedar trees at Rocky Run Oak Savanna State Natural Area. Rocky Run has native sand prairie and savanna areas that have been taken over by invasive brush. These areas could be important habitat for rare animals and plants with your help. During the workday, volunteers will help remove the invasive brush through cutting, burning and spreading seeds of natives collected on site.
Click here to access directions to the meetup location. Please note this is not a public access.
For questions or to RSVP to attend this workday, contact Jared Urban at jared.urban@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-4349. RSVP is preferred. Simply reply that you’re attending and we’ll mark you down as a volunteer to ensure we have enough equipment on hand.
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Help us care for State Natural Areas, some of Wisconsin's most pristine public lands. Encourage native plants and animals to thrive by cutting brush, controlling invasive species, collecting seeds, monitoring rare species and preparing fire breaks. Show up for a workday or become a steward responsible for all volunteer activities at a State Natural Area. Any level of participation is encouraged and no experience is necessary to start volunteering.
More information on meeting locations, how to RSVP, and contact info is available on the DNR website.
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