Join in with our volunteers to help collect plant seeds that will be used to restore Kishwauketoe's beautiful native prairies. May be weather dependent.

Join restoring lands staff and volunteers as we do invasive species removal and trash pick-up at Turtle Park. RSVP required through event link. Please dress for the elements and be prepared for hiking off trail. Work gloves and tools provided. Restrooms are available. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required. Please contact Karina at Kgonzalez@restoringlands.org with questions or concerns.

We are looking for volunteers to create samples before this program and to assist visitors during this program. Halloween is around the corner! A.I. is not the enemy, not if it stands for Artsy Intelligence or Animal Intelligence. Come on over to the Indoor Shelter in the Campground during the Fall Candlelight Hike and get creative. Your challenge, like an A.I. challenge, is to craft an animal mask in the style of your favorite movie! Will you make a cat in the style of “Frozen?” Or is “Wicked” your kind of film? How about a butterfly in the style of “The Wizard of Oz?” Can you create a fish face in the style of “The Lorax,” or a badger in the style of “An Officer and a Gentleman?” Please pre-register with the park office, so we have enough materials, 920-451-4080. Meet at the Indoor Shelter above parking lot P7. A Vehicle Admission pass is required and can be purchased online or at the Park Office upon arrival.

We are looking for volunteers to help at our annual community event/fundraiser! This event connects attendees to conservation initiatives along the Kinnickinnic River and includes family-friendly activities to connect people to nature! https://www.kinniriver.org/nature-fest

Native plant seed collection is winding down for 2026 at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy (KNC) in Williams Bay, and we now have a large supply of harvested seeds to clean and prepare for winter and early spring sowing. We’ll be volunteering in the cozy confines of the Village of Williams Bay’s Lions Recreation Center or "Lions Field House" across the street from Kishwauketoe; no warm outerwear is required! Seed cleaning is a great way to volunteer to benefit our beautiful KNC without the need to walk long distances or perform strenuous tasks – this is a sit-down volunteer work effort; and, you’ll meet some great people who share the same love of Kishwauketoe! Bring your water bottle.

We’re looking for help planting 100 container sized trees this Fall as part of our larger effort to reforest former farm fields of our Huiras Lake preserve! Help plant, cage, and water trees and see what reforestation of over 20 acres looks like! RSVP required through event link. This is a two day planting project on October 7th & 8th from 9am-3pm. Join at any time, all help is appreciated! For an exact location, enter these coordinates into Google Maps: 43°31’11.6″N 87°58’51.5″W Feel free to bring a bag lunch and enjoy lunch with our team. Please dress for the elements and be prepared for hiking off trail. Work gloves and tools provided. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required.

We’re looking for help planting 100 container sized trees this Fall as part of our larger effort to reforest former farm fields of our Huiras Lake preserve! Help plant, cage, and water trees and see what reforestation of over 20 acres looks like! RSVP required through event link. This is a two day planting project on October 7th & 8th from 9am-3pm. Join at any time, all help is appreciated! For an exact location, enter these coordinates into Google Maps: 43°31’11.6″N 87°58’51.5″W Feel free to bring a bag lunch and enjoy lunch with our team. Please dress for the elements and be prepared for hiking off trail. Work gloves and tools provided. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required.

A Master Naturalist volunteer is needed to lead a program of your choice. This can be a hike, a presentation at the Sanderling Nature Center-between 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., a tabling event, or a drop-in activity. If you are interested in leading a program, contact us to discuss this opportunity further.

Join restoring lands staff and volunteers as we do invasive species removal and trash pick-up at Turtle Park. RSVP required through event link. Please dress for the elements and be prepared for hiking off trail. Work gloves and tools provided. Restrooms are available. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required. Please contact Karina at Kgonzalez@restoringlands.org with questions or concerns.

Each participant will receive glow-in-the-dark items to enhance your evening under the stars. Follow colorful luminaries along a trail through the woods and enjoy fun lights, great music and entertainment with a family-friendly dance party. The event will feature a ¼ mile multi-color luminary-lit trail through the woods. In addition to the hike, families will enjoy a family-friendly dance party! Depending on the weather, the dance party will be under the stars, or in our heated Richard Grand Recreation Hall.

A Master Naturalist volunteer is needed to lead a program of your choice. This can be a hike, a presentation at the Sanderling Nature Center-between 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., a tabling event, or a drop-in activity. If you are interested in leading a program, contact us to discuss this opportunity further.

Schlitz Audubon hosts its annual Halloween event, focusing on unsung "creepy" critters, such as spiders and snakes. We have educational, craft, and activity stations located throughout the trail system and main building. Sign up link provided in LEARN MORE tab.

Join restoring lands staff and volunteers as we do invasive species at Koch Woodlands! RSVP required through event link. Important! Koch Woods does not have a parking lot. Please park and meet in the American Family Insurance parking lot located at 8330 N Teutonia Ave. Please dress for the elements and be prepared for hiking off trail. Work gloves are recommended, tools provided. Please be aware this preserve does not have a restroom. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required.

A Master Naturalist volunteer is needed to lead a program of your choice. This can be a hike, a presentation at the Sanderling Nature Center-between 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., a tabling event, or a drop-in activity. If you are interested in leading a program, contact us to discuss this opportunity further.

Calling all volunteers! We are having a workday at Mosquito Hill to remove brush and woody overgrowth. Periodic removal is necessary to keep our trails maintained and to manage habitat. Come on out, get your hands dirty, and help us keep Mosquito Hill beautiful for everyone. Water and snacks provided. Dress for outdoor work (closed toed shoes and long pants).

Join restoring lands staff and volunteers as we do invasive species removal and trash pick-up at Turtle Park. RSVP required through event link. Please dress for the elements and be prepared for hiking off trail. Work gloves and tools provided. Restrooms are available. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required. Please contact Karina at Kgonzalez@restoringlands.org with questions or concerns.

Join restoring lands staff and volunteers as we do invasive species removal and trash pick-up at Westabrook Trail. RSVP required though event link. Westabrook shares a parking lot with the Holiday Inn and they require that everyone has a free parking pass while they’re visiting the trail. Our staff will get there early to grab some passes. Please be sure to display the pass on your car dashboard. We will provide gloves and all the tools needed for the workday. Volunteers should come dressed for the weather and wear shoes they don’t mind getting dirty. Bringing a water bottle is also recommended. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required.

Join restoring lands staff and volunteers as we do invasive species removal and trash pick-up at Turtle Park. RSVP required using event link. Please dress for the elements and be prepared for hiking off trail. Work gloves and tools provided. Restrooms are available. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required. Please contact Karina at Kgonzalez@restoringlands.org with questions or concerns.

Xtreme Raptor Day is an annual raptor festival that celebrates the powerful hunters of the sky. Volunteers are needed to help at stations across the grounds to provide interactive and educational experiences for visitors. We would love knowledgeable WIMN to help at stations about Native Gardens or how vultures use their sense of smell, etc. Information provided. Attached is the sign up sheet.

Join restoring lands staff and volunteers as we do invasive species at Koch Woodlands! RSVP required through event link. Important! Koch Woods does not have a parking lot. Please park and meet in the American Family Insurance parking lot located at 8330 N Teutonia Ave. Please dress for the elements and be prepared for hiking off trail. Work gloves are recommended, tools provided. Please be aware this preserve does not have a restroom. Group and family-friendly, children 13 and under require parental supervision. volunteer waiver required.

It’s a tree-rific day to be in the park! Bring the family and use all your senses to see and learn about trees and shrubs and how they survive the winter weather conditions. A Master Naturalist will be your guide as you hike along the Creeping Juniper Nature Trail. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Sanderling Nature Center, parking lot P3. A volunteer is needed to lead this walk that focuses on trees in winter. (Program time can be between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.)

Drop in at the nature center to create holiday ornaments, cards, and more using natural and other crafting materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Sanderling Nature Center, parking lot P3. Volunteers needed to help visitors with ornament making. 2-2.5 hour shifts.

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated. Location: Meet at Hunt Hill Nature Center at 7:45 am Registration is required by December 17. Limit: 20 people Participate in the National Audubon Society’s 127th Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! The count is the longest-running citizen science program in the world and involves volunteers traveling assigned routes to count birds. The Christmas Bird Count is open to all levels of birding experience and ability.

Who’s out and about in the wilds of Kohler-Andrae today? Join a Master Naturalist for a walk on the beach or dunes to look for signs of winter wildlife activity. Whose footsteps are you following? Where will your footsteps take you? All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Sanderling Nature Center, parking lot P3. A volunteer is needed to lead this walk.

Animal tracks abound at Kohler-Andrae. Come on over to the nature center and learn about walkers, waddlers and bounders. Then, cast an animal track medallion to take home. This messy hands-on program is geared for kids and adults. We suggest wearing old clothes or an art smock. We’ll be using water, plaster-of-Paris and sand to create small animal track necklaces. No experience needed, but patience is helpful. Please pre-register with the park office, so we have enough materials, 920-451-4080. Meet at the Sanderling Nature Center. Crafty volunteers are needed to run this station.

Crisp, clear winter nights offer a chance to view stars, planets, and constellations while getting some fresh air. Join a naturalist this afternoon to learn what you might see in the evening sky. Get familiar with apps that can help you identify constellations and other phenomena in the evening sky on a winter’s eve. Listen to some stories of how the constellations came to be. Give your new-found skills a try in the park or at home after the program. Meet at the Sanderling Nature Center, parking lot P3. A volunteer, familiar with the night sky is needed to lead this program.

Bluebirds are arriving in Wisconsin; are you ready for them? Participants will learn about bluebird behaviors and assemble X-Box-style birdhouses to take home. Bring a hammer if available. You’ll have two hours to assemble your birdhouse. This event is recommended for folks ages 10 and up. Birdhouse kits cost $10 each and can be purchased at the Park Office upon arrival. Please register in advance at the Park Office to be sure we have enough materials, 920-451-4080. Leave a message with your name, the number of participants, and the number of kits you would like to buy. Volunteers are needed to assist participants with building a wooden Bluebird house and to share Bluebird nesting habits.

Bluebirds are arriving in Wisconsin; are you ready for them? Participants will learn about bluebird behaviors and assemble X-Box-style birdhouses to take home. Bring a hammer if available. You’ll have two hours to assemble your birdhouse. This event is recommended for folks ages 10 and up. Birdhouse kits cost $10 each and can be purchased at the Park Office upon arrival. Please register in advance at the Park Office to be sure we have enough materials, 920-451-4080. Leave a message with your name, the number of participants, and the number of kits you would like to buy. Volunteers are needed to assist participants with building a wooden Bluebird house and to share Bluebird nesting habits. Volunteers are needed to assist participants with building a wooden Bluebird house and to share Bluebird nesting habits.

Orioles and Red-breasted Grosbeaks love grape jelly and oranges! Come learn about these brightly colored birds and craft an Oriole bird feeder from heavy copper wire. $7 per feeder. Pre-register by phone, 920-451-4080, or email. Folks aged 14 and up. Limit 20. Meet at the Sanderling Nature Center, parking lot P3. Volunteers are needed to assist visitors in creating Oriole bird feeders and sharing Oriole and Red-breasted Grosbeak natural history and habits.

Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk, or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup, and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. We suggest wearing closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants, a hat and work gloves. Water, a snack and sunscreen will help you stay comfortable. Bring shovels and rakes if you have them. Individuals and groups are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. *No experience necessary.

Join our staff and volunteer community to restore and improve the natural habitat for plants and animals, including the conservation of rare communities, and invasive plant removal on our beautiful 185 acres of land. Volunteer groups go out on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings. For ages 14+.

Lead guided hikes, answer questions about what visitors see on the trails, direct visitors in the Center, or even help visitors interact with live animals. Training provided. The Nature Ambassador Role was created by Wisconsin Master Naturalists who wish to interpret nature for the general public. For ages 18+.

The Kohler-Andrae Conservation Team meets on Friday mornings from 8:30-noon between Labor Day and Memorial Day. The Conservation Team helps with land management, facilities maintenance, sign installation and much more.

From May through October, Docents lead weekend walking tours of The Clearing property. These tours focus on Clearing History and the native landscape. Special in-depth training is provided.

Upham Woods leads hour long fishing programs for 10-20 youth multiple times a week. We are seeking a volunteer who can come out to help us fix fishing poles and/or support these classes by being a second set of hands during the program. If you are working with/around youth we will need to follow youth protection policies including a background check, mandatory reporter training and more. Please reach out for more information! We would love to have you on our team.

Stewardship opportunity to remove Cattails at Friends Pond; dates to be determined.

Stewardship opportunity to manage Honeysuckle at the Black River Trails; dates to be determined.

Stewardship opportunity to manage Honeysuckle in the Campground; dates to be determined.

The Kohler-Andrae Conservation Team meets at various times for invasive species removal; dates to be determined

Stewardship opportunity to manage Silver Poplar in the Park; dates to be determined.

Volunteers meet at the Mequon Nature Preserve every Thursday from 9am-12pm. They work various projects from invasive species management to tree plantings and trail maintenance. All tools with be provided.

Stewardship opportunity to help maintain The Clearing's 128 acre property, April through November on Thursday mornings

Although we’d like to spend more time walking on the trails, sometimes we’re stuck in the office doing paperwork. We’re looking for volunteers who would adopt our trails and walk them as they are able (usually once per week or once per month), carrying along loppers for those unruly prickly shrubs, and letting us know if there are fallen trees that need removal. We have several trails of various lengths waiting for you to adopt!

Upham Woods welcomes over 10,000 visitors a year and we are looking for support for some of our projects. This is for a general, long-term volunteer, but fi you would loke to be an event volunteer please keep an eye out for separate event postings. Types of long term volunteers: 1. Volunteer Naturalist: Join us in early May to get trained in 1-2 of our classes and commit to teaching it at least 6 times over the next year. A full list of our classes can be found on our website, but some of our more popular classes include Wacky Water Critters (stream ecology), Peanut Butter Mountain (teambuilding), and Blackhawk Island Hikes. 2. Animal Caretaker: Upham Woods has 5 turtles, a snake, an owl and a red-tailed hawk that need daily care from diet preparation, and enrichment, to enclosure cleaning. Learn to take care of these animals on a regular basis. There is also the possibility of presenting the animals in our classes if you are interested! 3.Conservation Service Projects: We routinely run conservation projects. Come help us remove invasive species, build/clear trails, and thin our understory. Commit to being a volunteer on a project or help us lead projects for visitors and students. Please contact Jen, jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu, if you would like more information or to schedule your hours!