Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in helping out, but not sure what is needed? If you or your organization would like to help, please contact us at marlene.mcilheran@greendaleschools.org

Possible volunteer activities could include:

1. Maintenance--general

  • trail mulching

  • invasive species removal--buckthorn, garlic mustard, plants from people's yards

  • litter pickups

2. Construction of new learning areas

  • logs in forest cut to length for benches, mulching for learning areas

  • signs for new learning areas

3. Improving habitat

  • owl, bat, or bird houses' construction and installation

  • brush piles to encourage wildlife

Examples from other school forests can be found on the Wisconsin School Forests website.


If you're considering an Eagle Scout project, please contact us.