Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2025
Event Dates
- Saturday, 04/12/2025 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 05/10/2025 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 06/07/2025 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event Description
Calling all High Schoolers! Come join Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) and explore Dane County Parks while contributing to conservation. We host monthly workday events with occasional educational events. Workdays include: prairie seed collection, invasive brush removal, and invasive weed removal. Student volunteers have to opportunity to gain on-the-ground experience in land conservation, build leadership skills, and make new friends. No experience is needed. All tools and training provided.
Check out the YV4C website https://lussierheritagecenter.com/YV4C for information on the program!
Signup is Required:
All sign ups for the program are through our MyImpact Volunteer Portal.
- To request a youth account and fill out the wavier, please click here.
- After you've created an account, you can sign up for a shift here!
What to Bring:.
- Clothing: check the weather and dress appropriately. Close-toed shoes and long pants are required. Long sleeves recommended.
- Water
Location
- Saturday January 11th - Seed Packet Filling/Brick Painting - Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711)
- CANCELLED - Saturday February 15th - Native Seed Spreading - Lake View Hill Park (1202 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704)
- Saturday March 15th - Brush Cutting - Location TBD
- Saturday April 12th - Prescribed Burn Walk n' Talk - Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711)
- Saturday May 10th - Invasive Species Removal - Location TBD
- Saturday June 7th - Tree Planting - Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711)
Contact
Categories: Health & Fitness, Parks, Volunteer