Opportunities

Join us for a rewarding day outdoors as we work together to care for our beautiful parks. Under the guidance of our workday leader, you will collect seeds from native plants and assist with a variety of other seasonal tasks. N...

Join Madison Parks for a large-scale seed collection event. Volunteers will help support the City’s ecological restoration efforts by collecting seeds from native plants in a single, focused session. This event is ideal for volunteers who enjoy han...

Be part of Madison’s annual Moon Over Monona Terrace celebration by helping create a magical evening for kids and families! Volunteers will assist in the Kids FUN Zone on the rooftop of Monona Terrace, guiding children through a variety of engaging...

Canada Goldenrod has expanded quickly in this restoration site, and if left unchecked it can take over and push out other plants, reducing diversity. We’re organizing a volunteer effort to pull as many goldenrods as possible...

Help Blair Street Gardens thrive!  Volunteer for a few hours Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon. October 4 and/or November 1.  On November 1 we'll also be holding a tutorial on how to prune evergreens and topiary  We have two gardens...

Join the Elver Park Cleanup Crew! Help keep one of Madison’s largest and most beloved parks clean and beautiful! Each month, volunteers come together at Elver Park to pick up litter, improve the natural spaces, and make the park more enjoyable for ...

Join us for a rewarding day outdoors as we work together to care for our beautiful parks. Under the guidance of our workday leader, you will collect seeds from native plants and assist with a variety of other seasonal tasks. N...

Join us for a workday focused on improving the prairie edge at Baxter Park. Volunteers will help remove invasive species like buckthorn and honeysuckle, along with other unwanted woody plants, to give native prairie plants more room to thrive. This p...

Join us for a workday focused on improving the prairie edge at Baxter Park. Volunteers will help remove invasive species like buckthorn and honeysuckle, along with other unwanted woody plants, to give native prairie plants more room to thrive. This p...

Join a friendly community workday focused on caring for our natural areas. Volunteers will help pick up litter to keep trails and open spaces clean for future restoration projects. No experience is required. Guidance and trai...

Picking up trash along the Monona Bay Shoreline and in Brittingham Park.

Join Madison Parks and Friends of Cherokee Marsh for a large-scale seed collection event. Volunteers will help support the City’s ecological restoration efforts by collecting seeds from native plants in a single, focused session. This event is idea...

Join us for a rewarding day outdoors as we work together to care for our beautiful parks. Under the guidance of our workday leader, you will collect seeds from native plants and assist with a variety of other seasonal tasks. N...

Planting Volunteer WorkdaysJoin us in enhancing our parks' natural beauty and supporting local biodiversity through native plantings. As a Planting Volunteer, you'll play a vital role in restoring and maintaining our natural l...

Scheduled Work Days: Join us for organized volunteer sessions focusing on key tasks like land management, horticultural care, and golf park beautification. Types of Work Include: Land Management: Weeding, pla...

Join the Warner Park Volunteer Crew! Help keep one of Madison’s largest and most beloved parks clean and beautiful! Each month, volunteers come together at Warner Park to pick up litter, improve the natural spaces, and make the park more enjoyable ...

Planting Volunteer WorkdaysJoin us in enhancing our parks' natural beauty and supporting local biodiversity through native plantings. As a Planting Volunteer, you'll play a vital role in restoring and maintaining our natural l...

Join us for a rewarding day outdoors as we work together to care for our beautiful parks. Under the guidance of our workday leader, you will collect seeds from native plants and assist with a variety of other seasonal tasks. N...

Come celebrate the season at Cherokee Marsh with an afternoon of outdoor fun for all ages. Enjoy scenic hikes through the marsh, hayrides under the crisp autumn sky, and tasty snacks by the fire. Gather around to roast marshmallows, explore a hands-o...

Join Madison Parks and Friends of Cherokee Marsh for a large-scale seed collection event. Volunteers will help support the City’s ecological restoration efforts by collecting seeds from native plants in a single, focused session. This event is idea...

Join us for a rewarding day outdoors as we work together to care for our beautiful parks. Under the guidance of our workday leader, you will collect seeds from native plants and assist with a variety of other seasonal tasks. N...

Join us for a rewarding day outdoors as we work together to care for our beautiful parks. Under the guidance of our workday leader, you will collect seeds from native plants and assist with a variety of other seasonal tasks. N...

Volunteers help make Family Fun Night at Warner Park Community Recreation Center a success by assisting with setup before the event and cleanup afterward. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy hands-on work, organizing spaces, and supporting co...

Volunteers help make Family Fun Night at Warner Park Community Recreation Center a success by assisting with setup before the event and cleanup afterward. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy hands-on work, organizing spaces, and supporting co...