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Dane County Land & Water Resources Department

Lower Mud Lake Tree and Shrub Removal Work Day

Event Dates

  • Friday, 02/17/2023 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday, 03/03/2023 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Event Description

We will be working on the restoration of a small oak woods.  During these winter workdays volunteers remove invasive brush (e.g. honeysuckle, buckthorn, etc.) and native trees that are common in WI (hackberry, black cherry) but are not desirable because they are so numerous they are shading out the oaks and hickories. Two roles are needed to be filled by volunteers - a Hauler and Sawyer role. Participants should be ready to work in winter conditions and should dress for the weather (thick socks, layers, etc.) and wear non-synthetic materials that won’t be melted by falling embers, as we will likely be burning brush piles if conditions permit. Bring drinking water and a snack if desired.

- Haulers assist sawyers by moving cut items such as branches and stumps away from the sawyer's work location.  Protective equipment will be provided for haulers. Haulers will also be responsible for treating cut stumps with herbicides to prevent re-growth of what was cut. If you'd rather not work with herbicides please let us know.

- Sawyers will be operating chainsaws to cut brush and various sizes of trees. We will work with you to understand and accommodate your comfort level with using a chainsaw. Sawyers should be Dane County Parks registered volunteers with a signed chainsaw waiver and copy of their chainsaw safety certification on file with DCP.

Do not attend if experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms. 

Event Website

Location

Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area, Hidden Farm Road, McFarland, WI 53558

Meet at the far south end of Hidden Farm Road and park along the road across from the woods.

Please arrive by 8:50 am as we would like to be ready to start 9:00 am sharp. In case of cancellation due to weather, a notification will be made via email to participants who have signed up.  Please check your email before heading to the site.

Contact

Yoshi Saimi -- ysaimi@wisc.edu, 608-216-5299 (call or text)

Categories: Health & Fitness, Parks, Volunteer