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Volunteer Options

At Madison Parks, volunteers are the heartbeat of our community and nature spaces. We provide a diverse array of enriching volunteer opportunities, catering to youth, families, groups, and more. Explore the options below to find a way to connect with nature and your community.

Date and Locations Project and Contact
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00 am
Brittingham Park Beach
701 W. Brittingham Place
Picking up trash along the Monona Bay Shoreline and in Brittingham Park.
Contact: Nina Emerson
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3rd Saturday March - November
10:00 am
Hoyt Park, 3902 Regent Street
Meet in the main parking lot
Projects vary
Contact: Tim Astfalk
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Various dates
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park
North, South or Mendota units
Projects vary
Contact: Jan Axelson
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Various dates
The Glen Golf Park
3747 Speedway Rd.

Projects vary
Contact: Dave Vetrovec
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Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, April 6, 2024
    9 - 11am

    Dog Park Cleanup Day 2024

    Do you love your dog park? Help clean up your favorite city of Madison off-leash dog park.Current Locations: Demetral - 2297 Commercial Ave. McCormick - 702 McCormick Ave .North Star - 439 Milky WayOdana School - 678 Segoe Rd.Quann - 1802 Quann-Olin ParkwaySycamore - 4517 Sycamore Ave.Walnut Grove - 202 N. Westfield Rd. Warner - 2301 Sheridan Ave. Volunteers are needed to assist with picking up … Read more

  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    10am - 12pm

    Earth Day Challenge 2024

    Celebrate Earth Day with your neighbors and friends by volunteering to clean up your local park! Join this community-wide volunteer effort to help make a difference. Accept the Earth Day Challenge with Madison Parks! We are seeking 900 volunteers at 60+ parks, located throughout the city to assist with trash pickup, raking, weeding, and removing sticks. We supply gloves, garbage bags and … Read more

  • Sunday, April 28, 2024
    12 - 4pm

    Bird & Nature Festival 2024

    The 2024 Bird & Nature Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Madison Bird City, Arbor Day and Earth Day. See live birds by Open Door Bird Sanctuary and visit nature displays throughout the day. Plan 30-45 minutes for your visit anytime between 12 and 4 pm, during this ongoing event.All ages welcomeFree admissionRestrooms available inside the shelterFree parkingSee, Do, … Read more

  • Sunday, August 11, 2024
    10am - 2pm

    Ride the Drive 2024

    Join us for Ride the Drive 2024! What is Ride The Drive?It’s thousands of happy healthy people coming together to experience parks and open streets in a single, one-day, free, community event. Since the inaugural Ride the Drive in 2009, this event continues to celebrate Madison’s commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle focusing on the environmental and economic impacts and the importance of … Read more