Volunteer opportunity: Stick pickup

Join us for a few hours of meaningful service as we honor the past and preserve the memories of our community. Help clear the grounds of fallen branches and sticks to create a safer and more welcoming space for visitors.

This outdoor opportunity is perfect for families, little kids, large groups from schools, Scouts, churches, athletic teams, and anyone needing service hours! Knock out a few hours and contact us if you want to bring a group on additional dates: [email protected].

Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 9 am to 12 pm
Location: Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum, 2405 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee

🧤 What to Wear/Bring:

• Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Reusable water bottle
  

🎉 How to Get Involved:

1. RSVP: Register on this page to let us know you're coming.
2. Spread the Word: Encourage friends, family, and neighbors to join this collective effort. The more volunteers we have, the greater the impact we can make.
3. Bring a Friend or Group: Share the experience with a friend or family member.

ABOUT FOREST HOME CEMETERY & ARBORETUM

Established in 1850, Forest Home Cemetery is Milwaukee’s oldest operating cemetery, open to all since its inception. Forest Home Cemetery is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is the finest example of a Victorian-era rural garden cemetery in the Upper Midwest.

In 2021, Forest Home became the city’s first accredited arboretum, Milwaukee’s largest green space with more 2,600 trees on nearly 200 acres.

Our 189 acres are open daily to the public. Leashed dogs, jogging, strollers and bicycles are welcome. Each year, we host public and private historical and nature-based tours and wellness events, birding opportunities, Doors Open, a Memorial Day event, a Dia de los Muertos 5K and festival and our new Spirits of the Silent City after-dark historical tours. Sign up for our newsletter on the website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (use #foresthomecemetery) so you don’t miss any of our tours and events!

If you enjoy our beautiful space, stay longer! Stop in the office Monday-Friday 8-4:30 and Saturday 10-3:30 or call a counselor (414) 645-2632 to find out about our many burial options.

Host or Publisher Forest Home Historic Preservation Assoc.