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 |
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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 MORE INFO |
3rd Saturday March - November 10:00 am Hoyt Park, 3902 Regent Street Meet in the main parking lot |
Projects vary Contact: Tim Astfalk MORE INFO |
Various dates Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park North, South or Mendota units |
Projects vary Contact: Jan Axelson MORE INFO |
Various dates |
Projects vary Contact: Dave Vetrovec MORE INFO |
Upcoming Dates
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
9 - 11amDog 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
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
10am - 12pmEarth 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
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
12 - 4pmBird & 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
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Sunday, August 11, 2024
10am - 2pmRide 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
Volunteer
- Current Volunteer Projects
- Adopt-A-Park Program
- Adopt Ice Program
- Disc Golf Volunteer Days
- Dog Park Cleanup Day
- Donate
- Earth Day Challenge
- Flower Garden Volunteers
- Ride the Drive
- Winter Clothing Drive
Contact
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John Weichelt
Volunteer Coordinator
jweichelt@cityofmadison.com
(608) 261-9179