April 5, 2025 - Dog Park Cleanup Day: Join us for our Annual Dog Park Cleanup Day! Bring your shovels and rakes to help clean and spruce up the Marvin & Marie Schweers Dog Park. Please consider your time to help cleanup and beautify the park as we head into summer! Bags and buckets will be provided.

Volunteer Link: Dog Park Cleanup

April 25, 2025 - Celebrate Arbor Day - Tree Planting: Join Village of DeForest staff along with Quercus Land Stewardship as we celebrate Arbor Day by planting saplings. Participants will get the opportunity to learn proper planting techniques, while helping to reestablish our Oak Savannah along the Upper Yahara River area. All equipment will be provided. Meeting location will be emailed out the week of the event.

Volunteer Link: Arbor Day - Tree Planting

April 26, 2025 - Earth Day Cleanup: Celebrate Earth Day alongside your neighbors, friends, and co-workers by volunteering to clean up your local community in the Village of DeForest! Join this community-wide volunteer effort aimed at making a positive impact. Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist by cleaning up our parks, shorelines, roadways, and public spaces in DeForest. We'll provide the supplies needed and safety vests. Anyone can participate on Saturday, April 26, register yourself or a group.

Volunteer Link: Earth Day Cleanup

May 10, 2025 - Western Green Natural Area Cleanup Day: Join us for a day of community service and environmental stewardship as we come together to help remove invasive species out of the Western Green Natural Area! This beautiful green space is a cherished part of our community, and we need your help to keep it pristine for the native plants to thrive and everyone to enjoy.

Volunteer Link: Western Green Natural Area Cleanup

June 7, 2025 - DeForest Dragon Art Fair: Celebrate creativity and community by volunteering at the DeForest Dragon Art Fair! Join neighbors, friends, and fellow art enthusiasts in supporting this vibrant event in the Village of DeForest. Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist with event setup, welcoming guests, park cleanliness, and more to help make the day a success. Supplies and instructions will be provided. Anyone can participate on Saturday, June 7. Register yourself or a group and be part of this exciting community effort!

Volunteer Link: DeForest Dragon Art Fair

July 3 - July 5, 2025 - Village of DeForest 4th of July Celebration: Celebrate Independence Day alongside your neighbors, friends, and co-workers by volunteering at the Village of DeForest’s 4th of July Celebration! Join this community-wide effort to create a memorable event for everyone. Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist with event setup, ticket sales, and cleanup to ensure the day runs smoothly. We’ll provide the supplies needed and any necessary instructions. Register yourself or a group and be part of the celebration!

Volunteer Link: DeForest's 4th of July Celebration