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.

Volcano Volunteer needed for 2013 season!

April 22 - October 27, 2013

Gifford Pinchot • Mount St. Helens Institute

Volunteers need to assist the public at three local Mount St. Helens visitor centers: Johnston Ridge Observatory, the Science & Learning Center at Coldwater, Pine Creek Information Center and Cascade Peaks Visitor Center. Volunteers help answer questions, share science and history information to the public, provide recreational options to the public and help school groups on tours... (continued)

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Cinnamon Bear Lookout Day Hike

June 22, 2013

Lolo • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Anaconda Pintler and Welcome Creek Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the... (continued)

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Solomon Ridge Day Hike

June 23, 2013

Lolo • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Welcome Creek Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the backcountry of these... (continued)

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Bitterroot Headwaters Backpack

June 27 - 30, 2013

Beaverhead-Deerlodge • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Welcome Creek and Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the... (continued)

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Solomon Scramble and Welcome Creek Traverse Backpack

July 6 - 7, 2013

Lolo • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Anaconda Pintler and Welcome Creek Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the... (continued)

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Mystic and Hidden Lake Backpack

July 11 - 15, 2013

Beaverhead-Deerlodge • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Anaconda Pintler and Welcome Creek Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the... (continued)

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Peaks and Passes Backpack

July 19 - 21, 2013

Beaverhead-Deerlodge • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Anaconda Pintler and Welcome Creek Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the... (continued)

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Survey and remove invasive weeds in the Majestic Methow!

July 31, 2013

Okanogan • National Forest Foundation

Join the National Forest Foundation (NFF), U.S. Service Forest, and the North Cascades Basecamp to survey and remove weeds in the Methow region of the beautiful North Cascades on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. More information coming soon - Hold the Date!

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Alpine Lakes and the Continental Divide Backpack

August 1 - 4, 2013

Beaverhead-Deerlodge • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Anaconda Pintler and Welcome Creek Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the... (continued)

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Mt Tiny and Lamarche Creek Backpack

August 8 - 11, 2013

Beaverhead-Deerlodge • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Anaconda Pintler and Welcome Creek Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the... (continued)

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Volunteer in Wilderness! Anaconda Wrap-up Backpack

August 15 - 18, 2013

Beaverhead-Deerlodge • Wilderness Institute

This summer, the Wilderness Institute, in cooperation with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, will take small groups of volunteers into the Anaconda Pintler and Welcome Creek Wilderness Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory recreation impacts, and evaluate wilderness character. Join us in the... (continued)

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National Public Lands Day - Morris Creek Trail Improvement

September 28, 2013

Idaho Panhandle • Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with FSPW and Panhandle National Forests on the Morris Creek Trail #132 in the Lightning Creek drainage for a day of trail clearing and tread work. The majority of the work will be done in the beautiful upper canyon of Morris Creek. An end-of-the day BBQ tops off this great event.

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