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Volunteers help to rid the prairie of alien weed species.




Volunteering for the Arboretum

For more information about volunteering, contact Sally Scott by phone at 920-251-3467 or by e-mail at Scottie6872@gmail.com.

Benefits of Volunteering
The benefits of volunteering are numerous. Your hard work means that the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum  will continue to be a wonderful place for area residents to recreate and learn. The Arboretum is a great place to share your talents and skills with the local community.


Volunteer Positions
Currently, the Arboretum is seeking volunteers for the following positions:


Arboretum Committee
The Arboretum Committee oversees the activities and maintenance of the Gottfried Arboretum. People with good ideas, plenty of energy, and connections to the Fond du Lac community are encouraged to apply.


Grounds Maintenance
Maintaining the prairie and formal arboretum is one of the most important volunteer jobs. Volunteers can help in one or more of the following areas:
  • Invasive Weed Control
• Brush Cutting
• Prairie Burn
• Trash Clean up
• Monitor Bird Nesting Boxes


Prairie Fest Volunteers
Prairie Fest is an event in late July that celebrates our native plants heritage at the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum. A run/walk event, performers, demonstrations and walks are a part of the event. We need volunteers to help with:
  • Set up/Clean up
• Staff Tables
• Run/Walk Coordinator
• Publicity
• Prairie Fest Committee Member


Office Assistant
Assistance is occasionally needed with office work for the Arboretum. Data entry, mailings, copying, and poster design are some of the possible tasks.


Outreach Volunteers
The Gottfried Prairei and Arboretum would like to improve its visibility in the Fond du Lac area. We seek skilled volunteers for the following tasks:
  • PowerPoint presentations
• Events Photographer
• Class Teacher/Prairie Walks