About this Event
Join us for a few hours of meaningful service as we honor the past and preserve the memories of our community. The session will begin with a brief demonstration on how to safely use an edging tool to cut out headstones from encroaching dirt and grass. This opportunity is perfect for large groups from schools, Scouts, churches, athletic teams, and anyone needing service hours! This is a great outdoor opportunity in our beautiful Victorian garden cemetery and arboretum. 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
🚀 Why Volunteer?
- Earn Service Hours: Engaging in community service instills a sense of responsibility and active participation in the well-being of our shared spaces. Service hours leave a positive imprint on the community, inspiring others to follow suit and creating a legacy of care and compassion for future generations.
- Preserve History: Help us safeguard the rich history encapsulated in the cemetery's headstones. Every gravestone tells a unique story, and by making them visible, we ensure these stories live on.
- Community Bonding: Connect with fellow volunteers and service groups who share a passion for history, community service and making a positive impact.
🧤 What to Wear/Bring:
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
- Gloves, if you wish
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Reusable water bottle
- Edging tools and hand brooms will be provided
🎉 How to Get Involved:
- RSVP: Register on this page to let us know you're coming.
- 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.Â
- Bring a Friend or Group: Share the experience with a friend or family member. Together, we can make a difference in the preservation of Eternal Gardens Cemetery.Â
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Forest Home Cemetery, 2405 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, United States
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