Women's* Stormwater Basin Planting

Join Dane County Land and Water Resources Department staff to help plant a stormwater basin at the Babcock County Park boat launch! We will be planting native plant plugs (small, 2.5" pots) into an existing bioretention basin that has been cleared of persistent invasive species and is ready for a vegetation overhaul. This type of basin has sandy, engineered soil, which makes planting a breeze! No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact our Volunteer Program directly to register and talk over logistics. 
 

Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/ywmcm (You will need to create an account with our volunteer portal, MyImpact, if you do not already have one.)

What to Know:

• *This workday is open to anyone for whom it would be an appropriate space to learn and work in. The Women and Gender Minorities workdays are made possible in part through funding from the Foundation for Dane County Parks and A Fund for Women by the Madison Community fund. All tools and training are provided.
• Bring drinking water (extra if hot out)
• A snack if you'd like
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray (if bugs bother you)
• In case of cancellation due to weather, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.

What to Wear: 

Wear clothing suitable for walking off trail in tall (hip-height or higher) vegetation. 

• Close-toed shoes (boots or sneakers are good choices).
• Breathable, loose-fitting clothing is best in the summertime.
  • long pants and long sleeves are recommended.

Accessibility:

• Volunteers should be comfortable with walking on uneven terrain.
• View our Open Restrooms web page for bathroom availability. If there is no bathroom at a workday site, either use one before the workday or ask staff to suggest a nearby public location. 
• 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, including reserving our all-terrain wheelchair, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the event to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all activities to be modified.

It can often be hard for women, folks who are non-binary/transgender, and other gender minorities* to feel comfortable in male dominated fields such as forestry and conservation. This workday is focused on creating a safe space to learn about stormwater management and native plants – and build community by volunteering. 

*This workday is open to anyone for whom it would be an appropriate space to learn and work in. The Women and Gender Minorities workdays are made possible in part through funding from the Foundation for Dane County Parks and A Fund for Women by the Madison Community fund.