Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Seed Sowing and Native Plant Establishment

Help start the next generation of prairie habitat. Volunteers will assist with spreading native seed and/or transplanting young plants while learning why native species matter for wildlife, soil health, and ecosystem resilience. Staff will share how restoration crews plan and establish new plantings in addition to helping you design a native garden.

Are you a young adult ages 15-21 who enjoys the outdoors? Join the Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) program to explore Dane County Parks while building real-world conservation skills. Participants will contribute to habitat restoration efforts and gain exposure to career pathways in natural resources across southern Wisconsin.

Sign up is Required - All sign ups for the program are through our MyImpact Volunteer Portal. 

• For youth over the age of 18, fill out a wavier, please click here. 
• For youth under the age of 18, o request a youth account and fill out the wavier, please click here. 
• After you've created an account, you can sign up for a shift here! 

What to Bring:

• Clothing: check the weather and dress appropriately. Close-toed shoes and long pants are required. Long sleeves recommended.
• Water

Ages: 15 - 21
Cost: Free

Accessibility and Language Access:
Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.