Calling All Volunteers!

There is a lot that goes into maintaining our public properties like mowing trails, repairing boardwalks, pulling invasive vegetation, removing garbage, clearing debris, etc. It's because of our volunteers that we are able to get much of this work done. Below are planned work dates when your help can make a difference on our properties.

A big thank you to the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation, Inc. for funding the acquisition of various new stewardship equipment! This equipment will be used in upcoming workdays on all our preserves.

Please RSVP to [email protected] to notify GLC staff that you wish to participate in a chosen workday! 

2026 Work Days Below!
We’re looking forward to a full season of hands-on stewardship at our preserves! Volunteers are invited to join Glacial Lakes Conservancy for upcoming spring and summer workdays. These gatherings are a great opportunity to enjoy time outdoors, care for protected lands, and connect with others who share a passion for conservation.
Hunner Preserve – Tisch Mills
• Saturday, May 30 | 9–11 a.m. – Trash cleanup, plug planting, spring invasive removal, and trail checking
• Saturday, July 18 | 9–11 a.m. – Broad-leaved helleborine pulling
Grasshopper Hill Preserve – Elkhart Lake
• Thursday, June 4 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. – Buckthorn clearing
• Saturday, June 13 | 9–11 a.m. – Buckthorn clearing
Christel Preserve – Valders
• Tuesday, May 5 | 6 p.m. – Trash pickup and brief preserve update
Willow Creek Preserve – Sheboygan
• Wednesday, May 27 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Tree, Shrub & Plug planting
RSVP to Miriam at [email protected] to sign up or reach out to learn more!

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Glacial Lakes Conservancy had been protecting land and water since 1996 and has grown from providing service in just one county to now stewarding 1,700 acres across a five County region. This is a big responsibility for an organization with a small staff of just three employees. We rely heavily on the passion and dedication of volunteers in the community who care deeply about supporting GLC's mission.

​As we continue to grow and become responsible for more acres of land, our need for volunteer assistance also grows. Whether you have a day or two per year or several hours per week or per month, it is enough to make a difference. If you are interested in helping, we can find a way to match with your skills and availability with our needs.  Add your name to our contact list using the volunteer form.

Committees

• Outreach (meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am)
• Fundraising (meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30 pm)
• Special events (I.e. Annual Auction, plant sale,  in-person ticketed event - meets once or twice a month from January through May)
• Board Development (meets once a quarter)
• Endowment  (meets once a quarter)
• Land Acquisition  (meets every other month on the second Tuesday at 5:30pm)
• Land Management  (meets every other month on the second Tuesday at 5:30pm)
• Finance  (meets quarterly on Monday's at 6:00pm)

Land Stewardship & Restoration (outdoors)

• Easement monitoring
• Site Steward (public preserves)
• Invasive species management
• Tree planting
• Trail crew 
• Event help (e.g. set up, clean up, hike leader)
• Photography
  
  

Organizational Support & Outreach (indoors)​

• Writing (newsletter articles)
• Event planning
• Marketing