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)
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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!
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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)
Learn More »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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