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Give Nature a Hand
Volunteer at Havenwoods
Havenwoods staff, Friends of Havenwoods members, and volunteers work together to provide environmental education and recreation opportunities for people of all ages and to nurture the land for people, plants, and wildlife.
Here are some of the ways you can give Havenwoods a hand:
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Crusade against invasive plants
A volunteer removes garlic mustard from the forest.
DNR Photo - Maintain a trail
- Greet visitors
- Pick up litter
- Make a festival happen
- Tend a garden
Work in Stewardship Area Call (414) 527-0232 to volunteer!
Crusade against invasive plants
Over the years, the land at Havenwoods has healed incredibly. While recovery and restoration have come a long way, there is still much to do. One problem is the invasive plants that are taking over recovering habitats.
Individuals and groups are invited to reduce stress and increase exercise by pulling, cutting, digging, and hauling invasive plants/ In spring, you can pull garlic mustard and dame's rocket. In early summer, crown vetch and bird's foot trefoil demand attention. During late summer, it's time for thistles, teasel, and wild parsnip. And, in fall and winter, you can cut buckthorn, honeysuckle, and Russian olive [exit DNR]. It's a yearlong exercise plan!
Maintain a Trail
Havenwoods has more than 6 miles of trails. To maintain them, volunteers and staff need to add wood chips, prune overhanging branches, and fill potholes. Trail maintenance is usually done during the warm weather months. Call to schedule a time for you or your group to lend a hand.
Help keep the trails beautiful and safe.
DNR Photo
Greet Visitors
Are you a "people person"? Greeters answer phones, talk with visitors, and help staff the building while naturalists are busy teaching and leading hikes. Greeters/receptionists are needed on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon.
Pick Up Litter
There is always a need for litter pickup on the property! Call to schedule a time for you or your group to lend a hand.
Scouts pick up litter from the grounds.
DNR Photo
Havenwoods also participates in the countywide Great American Cleanup on the fourth Saturday each April.
Make a festival happen
Without volunteers, Havenwoods couldn't offer annual festivals. If you are an energetic, smiling, and helpful person (ages 14 years and older), please volunteer to teach a craft, demonstrate an outdoor skill, serve food, or clean up the building or grounds. Watch for:
Earth Day NatureFest — April
Snake NatureFest — October
Winter NatureFest — Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tend a Garden
Kids get their hands dirty and learn to garden in our kids' gardening program. They can always use a little help staying on top of the weeds! We'll provide the tools and directions if you will provide the time and effort. You can work in the gardens during the growing season any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call to set up a time.
Kids work in their garden at Havenwoods.
DNR Photo
More Information
For more information, call (414) 527-0232 (TDD (414) 527-0761) during business hours or e-mail:
The superintendent
The ranger
A naturalist
Or see the Friends of Havenwoods Web site [exit DNR]
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