Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome to our Friends of the Forest directory of volunteer activities that take place on our National Forest lands. Opportunities exist to help with on-the-ground conservation projects conducted by our partner organizations, as well as Friends of the Forest Days that are sponsored or co-sponsored by the National Forest Foundation. Thank you for your interest in volunteering to help benefit our National Forests and Grasslands.
Great Burn Study Group Volunteer Monitoring Trips in Montana • Jun 13-Sep 7, 2008
Lolo • Great Burn Study Group
Enjoy the beauty of the northern Rockies and help protect public wildlands. Volunteers needed for summer field projects with the Great Burn Study Group. Please join experienced leaders for 2-3 day weekend trips in the Great Burn and surrounding roadless backcountry. We will be monitoring weeds, wildlife, trail conditions, signs, and other information critical to the understanding and management ...
Great Burn Study Group Volunteer Monitoring Trips in Idaho • Jun 13-Sep 7, 2008
Clearwater • Great Burn Study Group
Enjoy the beauty of the northern Rockies and help protect public wildlands. Volunteers needed for summer field projects with the Great Burn Study Group. Please join experienced leaders for 2-3 day weekend trips in the Great Burn and surrounding roadless backcountry. We will be monitoring weeds, wildlife, trail conditions, signs, and other information critical to the understanding and management ...
High Schells Wilderness Restoration Project • Sep 5-7, 2008
Humboldt-Toiyabe • Friends of Nevada Wilderness
Friends of Nevada Wilderness and volunteers will be working with the Ely Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service on a restoration project at Snake Creek Canyon in the High Schells Wilderness.
Volunteers will work together to erase illegal vehicle tracks penetrating the wilderness boundary and restore the area to its natural character, through rock ...
Webster Pass I • Sep 6-7, 2008
White River • Continental Divide Trail Alliance
37 Webster Pass I, White River NF, CO (12,096’-12,400’)
Join the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District and CDTA in Summit County, known as Colorado’s Playground! We will re-route the Trail off an existing road, resulting in single-track trail. 10-20 volunteers. September 6-7
Please contact volunteer@cdtrail.org or 303-838-3760 for a project application and more information or visit www.cdtrail.org....
Burro Mountains • Sep 7-13, 2008
Gila • Continental Divide Trail Alliance
38 Burro Mountains, Gila NF, NM (6,200’)
Enjoy vast, panoramic views of dusty mountain ranges layered across the desert landscape like the folds of an accordion as we continue to construct this rugged portion of the Trail. 6-12 volunteers. September 7-13
Please contact volunteer@cdtrail.org or 303-838-3760 for a project application and more information or visit www.cdtrail.org....
Cycle Oregon/Redmont Bridge - Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 12, 2008
Wallowa-Whitman • Friends of the Forest
This project is a private event for Cycle Oregon riders and friends. This year, Cycle Oregon riders will enjoy a unique opportunity to give back to the National Forests they enjoy while on the annual week-long bicycle treks.
A Cycle Oregon Friends of the Forest Day will take place on September 12, the Cycle Oregon “Rest Day.” This opportunity is ...
Cycle Oregon/Chief Joseph – Eagle Cap Wilderness trail - Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 12, 2008
Wallowa-Whitman • Friends of the Forest
This project is a private event for Cycle Oregon riders and friends. This year, Cycle Oregon riders will enjoy a unique opportunity to give back to the National Forests they enjoy while on the annual week-long bicycle treks.
A Cycle Oregon Friends of the Forest Day will take place on September 12, the Cycle Oregon “Rest Day.” This opportunity is ...
Cycle Oregon/Hurricane Creek and Falls Creek – Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 12, 2008
Wallowa-Whitman • Friends of the Forest
This project is a private event for Cycle Oregon riders and friends. This year, Cycle Oregon riders will enjoy a unique opportunity to give back to the National Forests they enjoy while on the annual week-long bicycle treks.
A Cycle Oregon Friends of the Forest Day is going to take place on September 12, the Cycle Oregon “Rest Day.” This opportunity ...
Cycle Oregon/East Fork Wallowa River – Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 12, 2008
Wallowa-Whitman • Friends of the Forest
This project is a private event for Cycle Oregon riders and friends. This year, Cycle Oregon riders will enjoy a unique opportunity to give back to the National Forests they enjoy while on the annual week-long bicycle treks.
A Cycle Oregon Friends of the Forest Day will take place on September 12, the Cycle Oregon “Rest Day.” This opportunity is ...
Cycle Oregon/West Fork Wallowa River – Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 12, 2008
Wallowa-Whitman • Friends of the Forest
This project is a private event for Cycle Oregon riders and friends. This year, Cycle Oregon riders will enjoy a unique opportunity to give back to the National Forests they enjoy while on the annual week-long bicycle treks.
A Cycle Oregon Friends of the Forest Day will take place on September 12, the Cycle Oregon “Rest Day.” This opportunity is ...
Cycle Oregon/McCully – Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 12, 2008
Wallowa-Whitman • Friends of the Forest
This project is a private event for Cycle Oregon riders and friends. This year, Cycle Oregon riders will enjoy a unique opportunity to give back to the National Forests they enjoy while on the annual week-long bicycle treks.
A Cycle Oregon Friends of the Forest Day will take place on September 12, the Cycle Oregon “Rest Day.” This opportunity is ...
Cycle Oregon/Redmont South Mountain Bike Trail - Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 12, 2008
Wallowa-Whitman • Friends of the Forest
This project is a private event for Cycle Oregon riders and friends. This year, Cycle Oregon riders will enjoy a unique opportunity to give back to the National Forests they enjoy while on the annual week-long bicycle treks.
A Cycle Oregon Friends of the Forest Day will take place on September 12, the Cycle Oregon “Rest Day.” This opportunity is ...
Cycle Oregon/Redmont North Mountain Bike Trail - Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 12, 2008
Wallowa-Whitman • Friends of the Forest
This project is a private event for Cycle Oregon riders and friends. This year, Cycle Oregon riders will enjoy a unique opportunity to give back to the National Forests they enjoy while on the annual week-long bicycle treks.
A Cycle Oregon Friends of the Forest Day will take place on September 12, the Cycle Oregon “Rest Day.” This opportunity is ...
Volunteer Trails Training Course • Sep 13-May 2, 2009
Shawnee • Shawnee National Forest
The Shawnee National Forest, along with Shawnee Community College and the University of Illinois Extension proudly announce the first Master Trail Steward Volunteer Trails Training Course this fall. The first meeting of students and instructors will take place on September 13 (tentatively at Murphysboro Work Center or Anna U of I Extension Office), and the course will run through the fall and through ...
Metolius River Trail Restoration - Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 20, 2008
Deschutes • Friends of the Forest
Last year we had a great project at the Metolius River on a spectacular September day. And we are doing it again! At this year’s Friends of the Forest® Day volunteers will work on conservation projects in the Metolius River and Camp Sherman area. Due to popular demand, volunteers will have the option to stay at work for an extended time. Come enjoy the scenery and help enhance the things we ...
Webster Pass II • Sep 20-21, 2008
Wenatchee • Continental Divide Trail Alliance
39 Webster Pass II, White River NF, CO (12,096’-12,400’)
Team up with the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District and CDTA, enjoying spectacular views of the 10 Mile and Gore Mountain Ranges while working at 12,000+ feet.
This remote location, offering solitude at the top of the world, is located 9 miles east of Keystone Ski Area. 10-20 volunteers. September 20-21
Please contact volunteer@cdtrail.org ...
Dodge Park - Friends of the Forest Day • Sep 27, 2008
Mt. Hood • Friends of the Forest
Come protect salmon habitat, explore this Portland's historic Dodge Park and learn about the city’s plans to help salmon thrive!
Volunteers will be removing invasive English ivy vines that threaten the old shade trees that cool and protect important salmon spawning areas. Lunch included for all registered volunteers.
Dodge Park, a legacy to Portland residents owned by the Portland Water Bureau, ...
High Lonesome • Sep 27, 2008
Arapaho, Roosevelt • Continental Divide Trail Alliance
40 High Lonesome, Arapaho/Roosevelt NF, CO(10,000’-11,000’) Celebrate National Public Lands Day near Winter Park amidst the beauty and grandeur of elk inhabited meadows and views of the snow capped Divide as we reconstruct a section of the CDT. 15-20 volunteers. September 27
Please contact volunteer@cdtrail.org or 303-838-3760 for a project application and more information or visit www.cdtrail.org....
Monarch Crest Trail • Sep 27, 2008
Pike, San Isabel • Continental Divide Trail Alliance
41 Monarch Crest Trail, Pike/San Isabel NF, CO (11,000’-12,000’)
Partner with CDTA, IMBA, Salida Mountain Trails and Arkansas Valley Cycling Club on Monarch Pass to maintain and restore this section of the Trail.
Enjoy scenic views from this well-known mountain biking section of the CDT. Save the date for a possible outing occuring on the 28th . 10-50 volunteers. September 27
Please contact ...
Trail Construction Clinics • Sep 27-Nov 22, 2008
Shawnee • Shawnee National Forest
Learn the fine art of trail construction and maintenance and have fun volunteering with other local trail enthusiasts!
Trail construction clinics:
September 27--Basic Trail Tread Construction
October 4--Work with Pack Stock to haul gravel
October 25--Advanced trail Tread Construction
November 8--Construct trail features with natural materials
November 22--Rehabiliatate and re-handle trail ...
Mt. Hood Meadows - Friends of the Forest Day • Oct 4, 2008
Mt. Hood • Friends of the Forest
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts, skiers, boarders and anyone else who loves Mt. Hood: on October 4 the National Forest Foundation invites Friends of the Forest volunteers to the summertime slopes of Mt. Hood Meadows.
Volunteers will harvest native seed while enjoying the breathless view of Mt. Hood. The seed will later be used to restore native plants ...
Sandy River Delta - BLM/Forest Service Friends of the Forest Day - Private Event • Oct 8, 2008
Columbia River Gorge • Friends of the Forest
On Saturday, June 28, the National Forest Foundation invites BLM and Forest Service employees to help build a trail through a riparian forest and meadow to the site of a new bird watching platform at the Sandy River Delta.
The "bird blind," or viewing platform, is being installed as part of The Confluence Project, a series of 7 permanent art installations along the Columbia River Gorge by artist ...
Archer Creek/Good Bear - Friends of the Forest Day • Nov 1, 2008
Columbia River Gorge • Friends of the Forest
On November 1, the National Forest Foundation invites Friends of the Forest volunteers to help plant native hardwood trees at Archer Creek/Good Bear, a spawning area in southwest Washington near the Franz Lake Wildlife Refuge. The trees will help preserve and restore this valuable habitat for use by native Coho and other species.
Lunch will be provided by the Skamania ...
