Stewardship Opportunities

Volunteer at North Cascades National Park!

When : May 1 2011 - 12:00am - Oct 31 2011 - 12:00am
Location : North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park has an active volunteer program with as many as 200 volunteers participating in a variety of positions. Most positions are available from May through October. However, some are open all year. The types of positions vary greatly and may include clerical; skilled and unskilled maintenance; trail trimming; highway clean-up; biology and hydrology data collection; exotic plant removal; visitor contact in campgrounds, on trails or at visitor centers; or backcountry patrols. Volunteers gain valuable work experience which benefits them and the park.

Cascades Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project

When : Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Dec 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : I-90 Corridor

The Cascades Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project is an opportunity for volunteers to get outdoors, conduct animal surveys, and contribute to our understanding of wildlife presence and movement in the Cascades. In the winter, volunteers use snow tracks to document signs of wildlife. Teams have trailed pine martens in the Hyak corridor and identified cougar tracks near the proposed Rock Knob overpass. Volunteers receive tracking training in return for committing to conduct three-day surveys.

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

When : Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Dec 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : MBSNF

Find information about volunteering at the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest at www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/volunteering/

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Volunteer Opportunities

When : Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Dec 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : OWNF

Find information about volunteering at the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest at www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/volunteering/index.shtml

Methow Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities

When : Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Dec 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : Methow Valley

The Methow Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring people to care for the land of the Methow Valley. Supporters who donate their time and skills are essential to the Conservancy?s conservation efforts. From leading programs and hikes to stamping envelopes, if you would like to join in their efforts to protect the Methow Valley, please call 509-996-2870 or visit www.methowconservancy.org.

Women in The Woods Trail Project With the Greenway

When : May 12 2012 - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location : Twin Falls Trail, North Bend

The Mountain to Sound Greenway Women in the Woods Trail project on the Twin Falls Trail in North Bend is designed specially for women. Whether you are a trail pro or are out to try trail work for the first time, Women in the Woods events are a blast. Join this team of women for some much needed trail maintenance and repair on this popular hiking destination. Hiking Boots, long pants and long sleeves required. Minimum age is 14 years old. (Adult required to sign liability releases for any volunteer under 18 years old.)

Partner Organization: The Greenway Trust

Learning Activity of the Month

National Park Family Day

When: May 19 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Rainier Community Center, Seattle

National Park Family Day is a free, family-friendly event that brings your northwest national parks to you! This year's event will be even bigger and better than before with a multitude of hands-on, kid-friendly activities including a live wildlife encounter presented by the Woodland Park Zoo at 11am, Camping 101 demonstration, "Family Day in the Garden" with Seattle Tilth and more! Park Rangers from the Olympic, North Cascades, and Mt.