“We retired to Door County because we’d had enough ‘pavement pounding’ and loss of nature in our earlier lives. So when the chance to preserve the canal property occurred, it was a no-brainer - do whatever possible to save this splendid place. Thanks to the Land Trust and many, many dedicated folks, the Ship Canal Nature Preserve has become and will remain a public treasure.”

- Bill Utley, Preserve Steward and avid hiker

Your Time Makes a Big Difference

Volunteers are vital to the Land Trust’s mission. They infuse energy and new ideas into exciting projects and events and serve a key role in community engagement. Volunteer work includes stewarding the land and preparing nature preserves for public use, assisting with events, serving as a representative of the Land Trust at festivals, administrative tasks, and much more.

We are indebted to our volunteers’ commitment to protecting Door County’s exceptional lands and waters since the Land Trust’s founding in 1986.

Volunteer Opportunities

Whether you devote a single afternoon or several hours a month, the Land Trust appreciates your contribution. We’ll partner your skills and interests with a task that needs care.

Ambassador at Booth Event - Assist with hosting a booth at community events to help us spread the word about the importance of land protection and stewardship. 

Citizen Science (Field Research) - Collect data on the flora and fauna on the preserves to better inform land stewardship decisions.

Filing or Data Entry - Assist with administrative office tasks.

Hike Leading – Lead, co-lead, or assist with guiding groups on our nature preserves. 

Mailing Parties - Mail event invitations, newsletters, and membership renewals with a group. 

Outdoor Work and Land Stewardship - Remove invasive plants, blaze and maintain trails, and make general repairs and improvements to our nature preserves. 

Interested in Volunteering?

To sign-up to volunteer with the Door County Land Trust, CLICK HERE. This link will bring you to our 'Contact Us' page. Check the box next to 'Volunteer' and a form will appear for you to enter more information about yourself and your volunteer interests.