Our parks need you!
Milwaukee County Parks contain most of the county’s remaining natural areas. These valuable areas are seriously threatened by aggressive non-native plants referred to as “invasive weeds.” Invasive weeds can dominate an area so completely that they crowd out native wildflowers, shrubs, and even trees. When the native plants are gone, so are the wildlife that depend on them. Some of the worst invasive weeds affecting our parks include garlic mustard, dame’s rocket, buckthorn, honeysuckle, and Japanese Tree Lilac. In fact, many parks natural areas are already overrun by one or more of these swift-spreading species. If nothing is done to reverse this trend, the beauty, ecological and economic health of our park system will be in jeopardy.
Join the Friends of Grant Park each spring and fall as we work to remove invasive weeds that threaten our park’s plant diversity. If you would like to participate, even if only for a portion of the morning, come prepared to work: we recommend wearing a long sleeve shirt, long pants, socks and sturdy shoes (long pants and socks are good for tick prevention). If you have a pair of sturdy work gloves, bring them along (gloves provided if you don’t have a pair). Middle school and high school teams are encouraged to participate, as are congregations and businesses. Please let us know in advance if your group wishes to participate.
- A Volunteer Agreement can also be completed online: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MilwaukeeCountyParks1/MilwaukeeCountyParksVolunteerAgreement
Join us to get the Weed-Out!
Help us remove invasive weeds like garlic mustard and dames rocket that overtake the native plants and flowers in the park…
We can provide bug spray, and work gloves if desired, or bring your own.
Saturdays, 9-11 am
April 26, May 3, 10, and 17
April 26: meet at Tennis court parking lot
May 3: meeting at Wil-O-Way. Specifically, at the first parking lot on the right after entering the park, on the road to the WOW building and Wulff Lodge (so NOT the larger parking lot at the end of the road by the playground and covered picnic area).
May 10: We’ll be meeting at the parking lot for Picnic Area 3 & 4 at the entrance to the park’s service yard.
May 17: Meet at the tennis court parking lot.
WeedOut location is posted on the WeedOut page, accessible from the tab at the top of the home page. Sorry to reply too late for Oct. 7th event. Be sure to check the website page the morning of the event especially if rain is forecast. Rain cancels the event.