Friends of Cherokee Marsh Volunteer Work Day

media release: We're continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush from Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park's - Mendota Unit and the Dane County Parks Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area / Yahara Heights. We'll burn brush piles if there is enough snow to put the fires out.

Upcoming dates:

Mon, Jan 23 (new date), 1-4 pm (also 2/3 and 17). Meet at Meet at Westport Meadows Park, 4338 Beilfuss Drive. This park is west of HWY 113 and adjacent to Cherokee Marsh - Mendota Unit. Park on street. 

No experience needed. Wear old clothes, sturdy footwear, work gloves. Loppers provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. Certified chainsaw operators registered with Madison Parks or Dane County Parks, depending on location, are welcome - bring your own saw and PPE.

These dates may change time or location depending on the weather and conditions. Signup is highly recommended so you can be contacted of any changes or cancellations. To sign up, contact Jan at janaxelson@gmail.com or text 608-215-0426.