Event Assistance - Candlelight Hike - Aldo Leopold Nature Center & Edna Taylor Conservation Park

Description

Help create a magical winter experience for visitors at Park’s Candlelight Walk. Volunteers will assist with setup and takedown of hundreds of tealights that illuminate the walking trail at night. This is a great way to enjoy the beauty of winter while helping make a community event possible.

Responsibilities

  • Setup Shift (2:00–4:00pm): Assemble and place tealights along the trail before the event. Some indoor preparation may occur before heading outdoors.

And/Or (choose below)

  • Take Down Shift (6:30–8:30pm): Collect and pack up tealights after the event. This shift takes place entirely outdoors
  • Work as a team to ensure the trail is safe, bright, and welcoming for all attendees.
  • Follow staff instructions for setup, safety, and cleanup.

Qualifications

  • Enjoy working outdoors in winter weather conditions.
  • Able to lift and carry small items and walk along uneven, snowy, or icy surfaces.
  • Dependable and punctual for scheduled shifts.
  • Youth volunteers are welcome with adult supervision.

Additional Notes

  • Dress warmly and wear boots suitable for snow or ice.
  • Snacks and water provided.
  • All supplies provided on site.
  • We will reserve about 7 (coned off) parking spots near the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for volunteers.  Move cones aside when you park in them and put back when you leave.
  • Please check in at the welcome desk at Aldo Leopold Nature Center to be directed to your assigned area.

Details

Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: We will email out before the event if weather looks inclement.

Location

Get Connected Icon Aldo Leopold Nature Center
330 Femrite Drive
Monona, WI  53716
Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Sat Jan 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm
to 4:00pm
2.00 hours 8 of 12
Sat Jan 10, 2026 @ 6:45pm
to 8:45pm
2.00 hours 13 of 15