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HERITAGE FEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Our current highest need is for Heritage Fest volunteers on Saturday, September 26th!

Heritage Fest is only possible thanks to the many dynamic volunteers that bring it to life. We have many volunteer roles that need to be filled including:

  • old fashioned laundry demonstrator
  • cross cut saw assistant
  • kids games attendant
  • corn sheller/grinder demonstrator
  • admissions
  • parking attendants
  • concessions

Sign up below or reach out to Nelle at info@schumacherfarmpark.org with questions or for more information.

Halloween at the Farm is right around the corner, and we need volunteers like you to make it a magical night!

Our second highest need for volunteers is for Halloween at the Farm on Saturday, October 17th!

We have many festive volunteer roles that need to be filled including:

  • wagon loaders
  • fortune tellers
  • storybook readers
  • witches
  • face-painting and temporary tattoos 

These roles are in addition to the more standard roles like admissions and parking attendants. We are confident there is a spot that's perfect for you - please join us on this fun-filled night!  Reach out to Nelle at info@schumacherfarmpark.org for more information or click the button below to sign up.

Volunteer roles at Schumacher Farm Park are vast and varied. With our dynamic work in environmental education, historic preservation, natural areas conservation, and community events, there is something for everyone. We have many group volunteer opportunities, giving a chance to socialize with others in our beautiful setting. We provide you with training and guidance, and you just bring your enthusiasm! We also value autonomy, welcoming many skilled volunteers to perform specific duties at their own initiative.

Possible volunteer roles include:

-helping maintain the garden throughout the growing season 

-showcasing historic items to students and families at field trips or our open farmhouse tour days

-handing out flyers at the Light the Night parade

-helping with prairie restoration, brush removal, and other natural areas maintenance

-selling tickets, guiding parking, or interacting with guests at special events

-refreshing historic buildings

Whether you volunteer for a couple hours once a year, or a couple hours every week - we'd love to have you. Our volunteers are very important to us, as they directly help us fulfill our mission of connecting the community to the land, rural history, and each other. The best way to learn about volunteer opportunities is to sign up for our e-newsletter (emails are sent very infrequently, we promise!). Or if you have a specific idea or question about volunteering, feel free to reach out to us here. 

Natural Areas Work Days

Starting back up starting March 10th 2026! Join us from 9am-12pm on the 2nd Tuesday & 4th Friday of each month to help maintain our natural areas. Work may include: removal of invasive species, brush removal, seed collection, etc. No experience necessary, direction will be provided. Please dress for the outdoors, bring work gloves and a water bottle.

Sign up here; meet in the paved parking lot by the barn with the blue and yellow barn quilt. Questions? Reach out to Nelle, Park Administrator.