Town of Delafield Parks and Recreation Commission

05/27/2026

Batteries and electronics do not belong in the recycling cart. ❌🔋📻 These can start fires at recycling facilities and in trucks.

Please check our website for disposal resources: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks-and-land-use/land-resources-division/recycling-and-garbage/

05/11/2026

May 21 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/qcFaJ

Come join us at the May Chapter Meeting to hear updates on Chapter activities, learn about volunteer opportunities and have time to socialize with fellow friends of the Ice Age Trail. Bring your favorite beverage, and, if you want, a snack to share. We look forward to seeing you there!

As always, our Chapter Meetings are open to the public and Chapter membership is not required to attend.

Watch for the yellow "ICE AGE TRAIL EVENT" signs after you enter the park.
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05/11/2026

Shredded Paper is a big problem for the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), as it contaminates the recycling stream and can damage equipment. ⚠️

Visit our website for disposal options, to help keep the MRF moving! https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks-and-land-use/land-resources-division/recycling-and-garbage/disposal-options/miscellaneous-items-disposal-options/ #

05/11/2026

Keep tanglers like hoses, cords, string lights, and plastic bags out of your recycling cart.🔌❌

These items can wrap around sorting equipment, causing damage and slowing down the recycling process. When in doubt, throw tanglers out or take them to a proper drop-off location. Our resources are always available to you at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks-and-land-use/land-resources-division/recycling-and-garbage/

05/11/2026

🫗 Safe, clean water is one of our most essential daily needs - and yet, many private well owners skip annual testing.

As part of the Department of Parks and Land Use, we want to share an important message in honor of drinking water week. If you rely on a private well, there's no better time to check the safety of your home's water supply. It’s up to YOU to make sure your water is safe for drinking, cooking, and bathing.

Waukesha County Environmental Health sells well water sample kits and provides laboratory analysis to identify contaminants that can impact water quality and health. To learn more about well water testing, visit https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks-and-land-use/environmental-health/private-well-water-quality-and-laboratory-services/

05/11/2026

🚨Lights Out Alert! 🚨 Tonight, an estimated 17.6 million birds will fly over Wisconsin!

We’re urging everyone to turn off or dim non-essential outdoor lights and close window shades from 11 p.m.–6 a.m. to help birds safely on their journey.

Most birds migrate at night, and light pollution can disorient them, leading to deadly window collisions. In addition to turning down the lights, you can also help by treating windows. If you’re looking for a quick fix, draw lines on your windows (no more than 2” apart) with a bar of soap or washable window markers.

A few simple steps can save countless birds, conserve energy, and protect our night skies. 🌌🐦

👉 Share this post to spread the word!

Want migration alerts sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for Cornell Lab of Ornithology BirdCast alerts through the link in the comments. BirdCast added 4 Wisconsin cities this year: Appleton, La Crosse, Madison, and Milwaukee. If you don’t live near one, choose the closest city to you.

BirdCast sends alerts only on the biggest migration nights; about 8–10 nights each season that account for roughly half of all migration traffic.

SOS Save Our Songbirds | Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance | Wisconsin Society for Ornithology - WSO | Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Initiative | Focus on Energy

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

It’s Compost Awareness Week and this year we celebrate the theme, "Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us!"

All week long, we will be celebrating how composting—whether it's at-home composting or through a large-scale community program—helps feed the soil that feeds us and supports healthier food systems, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.