Current Volunteer Needs in Wisconsin State Parks and Forests

Remove Invasive Plants

Havenwoods State Forest would like volunteers to cut invasive buckthorn and remove teasel. Contact Larry Goeb, (414) 527-0232. (9/30/08)

Be a Campground Host

Richard Bong State Recreation Area is taking applications for 2009 campground hosts. Contact Laura Van Slyke, (262) 878-5600. (9/24/08)

Big Foot Beach State Park is looking for a campground host! Campground hosts are provided with a campsite at no charge in exchange for selling firewood, providing information to visitors, and general campsite clean-up after visitors leave. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the Anne Korman, park manager, (262) 248-2528. (7/9/08)

Restore a Prairie

Get out in the fresh air and exercise your muscles for a good cause! The "Third Thursday Nine Springs Prairie Project" is a group of volunteers working on a prairie restoration in Capital Springs State Recreation Area. They are cutting with hand tools, hauling, and stacking brush. A picnic meal often is provided. Bring yourself, friends and family. Children are welcome and encouraged to come. For dates and times, contact Joe, (608) 333-5388; Nancy, (608) 271-0956, or County@yogaforhealth.net. (1/11/08)

Help Organize Friends Group

The following parks and trails are interested in having friends groups:

• Nelson Dewey State Park, Cassville, (608) 725-5374 (7/22/02)
• Dells Natural Area, Wisconsin Dells, (608) 254-4737
• Kinnickinnic State Park, River Falls, (715) 425-1129
• Council Grounds State Park, Merrill, (715) 539-2631 (5/15/01)
• Gandy Dancer State Trail, St. Croix Falls/Superior, (715)635-4121
• Wild Rivers State Trail, Rice Lake/Solon Springs, (715) 635-4121
• Saunders State Trail, Superior/Frogner, MN (715) 635-4121

If you are interested in starting a friends group at a property where none currently exists, "How to Form An Official DNR Friends Group In Wisconsin" (PDF, 29k) will give you a good idea of what is involved with the process. This two-page document lays out the steps you will need to take to become a friends group and where to direct questions.