Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Walworth County.
Walworth County boasts three major parks—Price Park Conservancy, Natureland Park, and White River County Park. In total, our parks encompass 419 acres, with hiking trails, ponds, springs, and wetlands. This April, Walworth County invites residents to get outside, get involved, and experience our County parks through trail walks, volunteer work days, tree plantings, and educational activities.
In honor of Earth Day, Geneva Lake Conservancy and Walworth County are recruiting volunteers for a Park Work Day on Friday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, at White River County Park, 6503 Sheridan Springs Rd., Lake Geneva. Volunteers will assist with invasive species removal and native planting. From noon to 2 p.m., Geneva Lake Conservancy will host an educational session teaching participants how to make seed bombs.
On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m., Kettle Moraine Land Trust (KMLT) and Walworth County are recruiting volunteers to help collect trash at Price Park. Afterward, participants can turn trash into treasure at KMLT’s recycled art station.
To celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, KMLT and Walworth County will host two tree-planting events. Volunteers are needed to assist KMLT and Walworth County staff with tree plantings at Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Rd., Whitewater, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and at Price Park, from noon to 2 p.m.
Those interested in volunteering at the Earth Day or Arbor Day events should contact Karin Texidor, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (262) 741-4223, ketexidor@co.walworth.wi.us.
About the Walworth County Parks Division: Walworth County has a long history of promoting and protecting the natural beauty of our County lands. We welcome you to discover and explore our three beautiful County Parks: Natureland, Price, and White River, or hike the White River State Trail. Learn more at www.co.walworth.wi.us/306/Parks.
