I work in an industrial setting that does not inspire and reward me in the way these volunteer opportunities do. I get to learn things that I can apply to my own land. I've enjoyed meeting people who share my enthusiasm for restoration of our land. I've also been shown some prairie remnants in our SNAs that I never would have realized were still in existence. It's like finding treasure for me.
- Contact information
- For information on the SNA Volunteer Program, contact:
- Jared Urban
Volunteer coordinator
608-228-4349
State Natural Areas (SNAs) Volunteer Program

Help us care for some of our state's most pristine public lands – State Natural Areas. Encourage native plant and animal communities to thrive by cutting brush, pulling and spraying invasives, collecting seeds, monitoring rare species and preparing fire breaks. Show up for a day or become a steward responsible for all volunteer activities at a SNA – any level of participation is encouraged. No experience is necessary to start volunteering.
Join us at a workday
Workdays are one of the main ways volunteers accomplish tasks. They occur throughout the year at different SNAs. They are a great way to get some exercise, have fun, learn something new and see if you’ve got what it takes to enjoy restoration. Come join us for a workday to see for yourself.
Date | Property | County | Map | Activities | More Information |
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04/14/2018 | Bluff Creek | Walworth | Cutting and piling brush | ||
04/21/2018 | Chiwaukee Prairie | Kenosha | Cutting and piling brush | ||
04/28/2018 | Sugar River Wetlands | Dane | Spraying invasives, cutting brush | ||
05/05/2018 | Waubesa Wetlands | Dane | Pulling garlic mustard | ||
05/11/2018 | Ridgeway Pine Relict | Iowa | Removing garlic mustard | ||
05/16/2018 | Rocky Run Oak Savanna | Columbia | Spraying invasives or piling slash | ||
05/19/2018 | Chiwaukee Prairie | Kenosha | Pulling garlic mustard, dames rocket | ||
05/20/201 | Orion Mussel Beds | Richland | Cutting brambles | ||
05/24/2018 | Bluff Creek | Walworth | Spraying invasives | ||
05/26/2018 | Sugar River Wetlands | Dane | Removing invasives and girdling aspen | ||
06/08/2018 | Ridgeway Pine Relict | Iowa | Removing invasives | ||
06/16/2018 | Chiwaukee Prairie | Kenosha | Removing invasives | ||
06/21/2018 | Oshkosh-Larsen Trail Prairie | Winnebago | Removing invasives |
Receive email updates on upcoming workdays
We have divided the state into volunteer regions. Receive email updates on upcoming volunteer workdays in the region. Sign up for as many regions as you'd like.


Upper Lake Michigan | Email sign-up

Southeast | Email sign-up

Southwest | Email sign-up

West Central | Email sign-up

Northwest | No email sign-up

Driftless | Email sign-up

Central Sands | Email sign-up

North Central | No email sign-up