Connect with nature and meet new friends

Have you been thinking about becoming more involved with your community? You might think about joining a "friends group" for a city, county or state park.

What do friends groups do?

Friends groups steward the land by participating in conservation projects, maintaining trails and habitats, controlling invasives, assisting with research, coordinating fundraisers and educational events, among a variety of other projects. 

Joining a friends group offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with the land and learn more about the natural world in community with other people. And, chances are, there's a park near you that needs your help. 

For more information, and to learn more about volunteer opportunities near you, check out these websites:

• Madison Parks: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/volunteer/ 
• Dane County Parks: https://parks-lwrd.countyofdane.com/get-involved/volunteer 
• State Parks: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/friends