Have you been thinking about becoming more involved with your community? One great idea is to join a "friends group" for a local 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 a friends group 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
