Lakeshore Nature Preserve volunteers spend approximately 2–3 hours outdoors, sometimes in tall grass or brushy vegetation and on uneven terrain. Mosquitoes and ticks are present in the summer; snow and ice is likely in the winter. It is very important to dress properly for a comfortable and safe volunteer experience.
We provide tools and work gloves.
Required:
- Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
- Sturdy closed-toed shoes or boots
- Long pants (not leggings which do not provide as much protection)
Optional, but recommended:
- Long-sleeved shirt (even a lightweight one for summer)
- Heavy socks
- Hat (for sun or cold)
- Jacket (not flannel or fleece—burs cling to them)
- Long underwear in the winter
- Waterproof or winter boots in the winter
- Sunscreen and/or insect repellent
- Bottle of drinking water
DO NOT wear or bring:
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Shorts
- Flannel or fleece shirts or jackets (burs cling to them and are difficult to remove)
- Dress clothes (or other clothes you don’t want to risk snagging, ripping, or staining)
- Pets
- Cell phones should be kept safe in a bag or pocket
For more information, please contact Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Bryn Scriver at bryn.scriver@wisc.edu or 608-220-5560.