Current Volunteer Projects - Volunteer - Madison Parks

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 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 The Glen Golf Park 3747 Speedway Rd.	Projects vary Contact: Dave Vetrovec MORE INFO

Upcoming Dates

Sunday, April 28, 2024
12 - 4pm

Bird & Nature Festival 2024

Update (as of April 23): We're moving inside the Warner Park Community Recreation Center! Due to the predicted rainy weather, we will mainly be indoors. Food trucks and some activities will remain outdoors. 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 … Read more
Saturday, May 11, 2024
9 - 11am

Conservation Volunteer Day | Heritage Sanctuary

Garlic Mustard Pull at Heritage SanctuaryJoin us for a rewarding morning of environmental stewardship as we work together to combat invasive garlic mustard at Heritage Sanctuary! Garlic mustard threatens the biodiversity of our local ecosystems, and your help is crucial in preserving the natural beauty of our community. Help us protect the rich, spring wildflower display at this park. … 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