Thousands of people enjoy Iowa’s state parks every year, and this weekend, Iowa’s park system is asking for a little love in return. Saturday is the annual Volunteer Day for Iowa’s parks. Mary Runkel, the DNR’s statewide volunteer and outreach coordinator, says 14 state parks and a state forest are hosting events, and they could use a hand with a variety of chores.
The 15 locations are spread across the state and it’s likely a park near you could use a few more helpers who could spare a little time.
Last year’s Volunteer Day attracted more than 400 helpers to Iowa’s parks and Runkel is hoping for at least that many again this weekend. Signing up is simple.
Here’s the list of locations across the state that are holding volunteer events:
Bellevue State Park, Bellevue ·
Geode State Park, Danville ·
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Keosauqua
Lake Anita State Park, Anita ·
Lake Darling State Park, Brighton ·
Lake Macbride State Park, Solon ·
Mines of Spain State Park, Dubuque ·
Lake Wapello State Park, Drakesville ·
Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor ·
Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City ·
Springbrook State Park, Guthrie Center ·
Union Grove State Park, Gladbrook ·
Wapsipinicon State Park, Anamosa ·
Waubonsie State Park, Hamburg ·
Yellow River State Forest, Harpers Ferry.
