What’s Happening
Lo que está sucediendo
Help out, learn, build community and have fun!
¡Ayuda, aprende, construye una comunidad y diviértete!
Southwest Washington has so many opportunities to connect with nature. See the event calendar below for a wide range of opportunities with our regional partners.
Not seeing what you are looking for or want to schedule something special with a group? Contact the partner directly. Some information on this page may be out of date, so connect with the Partner for the most up to date information. Let’s get outside!
El suroeste de Washington ofrece muchísimas oportunidades para conectar con la naturaleza. Consulta el calendario de eventos para conocer la amplia gama de oportunidades con nuestros socios regionales.
¿No encuentra lo que busca o desea programar algo especial con un grupo? Ponte en contacto directamente con el socio. Es posible que parte de la información de esta página no esté actualizada; por ello, contacta con el socio para obtener la información más reciente. ¡Salgamos al aire libre!
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LCNN is excited to share our Partner’s events, click each event for more detailed information - check with event host for most up to date information (LCNN does not lead these events).
NEW! For events that sound super fun but are just outside southwest Washington are listed as ROAD TRIPs.
River Nutrient Enhancement Season volunteers - salmon carcass placement
The Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group is gearing up for nutrient enhancement season and are looking for volunteers to join us.
Nutrient enhancement involves placing salmon carcasses in streams and rivers to return vital marine nutrients to our watersheds. This work supports forest health, strengthens salmon runs, and restores balance to our ecosystems.
The work: Highly physical. Volunteers will help toss fish carcasses into waterways, but it’s also rewarding, with opportunities to spend the day in some of the most beautiful river areas in our region.
Shifts: Weekdays only (we do not normally toss on weekends)
Length: 8 am to 4 pm availability is appreciated, though shifts will be a max of 6 hours a day within that timeframe.
When: We are currently recruiting for the months of September and October, but additional opportunities will roll out as hatchery schedules are released.
Where: Hatcheries in Lewis River, Washougal River, Kalama River, and Toutle River
Because hatcheries roll out carcasses quickly, we need to know your availability ahead of time so we can fill shifts as needed. Flexibility is important, and your advance notice helps us make the most of every volunteer day!
Please fill out this google form ONLY if you are interested in volunteering and have weekly availability during this timeframe.
If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out to Jesse, at jbarr@lcfeg.org.
Thank you for helping us give back to the rivers and forests that sustain salmon, wildlife, and people alike. With gratitude,
The LCFEG Team
Mount Adams Mystery Backcountry Tip - WTA Backcountry Response Team
Are you into surprises? This is a mystery BCRT for adventurous spirits.
Our land manager has requested flexibility because though he knows he has a lot of work he needs help with, he's not sure what the highest-priority work will be at this point. It may be logout; it may be a bridge project; it may be miles of treadwork--sign up only if your spirit comes alive with adventure! Total mileage to camp will not exceed 5 miles.
About the Area: The Indian Heavan wilderness is 20,600 acres of broad, rolling country, straddling the crest of the Cascade Range with subalpine meadows and 175 small lakes.
Known to the Native people as "Sahalee Tyee," the area is culturally important to Native Americans. "Indian Heaven" offers visitors wildlife and panoramic views, as well as wildflowers and huckleberries, in season.
**We may not actually be in the Indian Heaven Wilderness, but the most likely options include Indian Heaven or the south side of Mt. Adams**
What to Expect - We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference!
Project Description
Never fear--your crew leader will be in touch as we get more information about where this trip will actually be and what you will actually be doing. What we do know right now is that our Mt. Adams Ranger District staffperson is incredibly short-staffed but has a large list of projects, including bridge repair (if he can get it permitted) and logout that he's hoping for help with. As he gets a sense of what we can move forward with this year, your trip will start to take shape.
Please only register if you are willing to roll with and in fact maybe actively excited about uncertainty!
Camping and Hiking Information
Type: Backcountry basecamp
Location: TBD
Weather: Be prepared for variable conditions including heat, cold, wind and rain
Initial hike to camp: No more than 5 miles with about 1,500 feet of elevation gain at a moderate pace while carrying your backpack fully loaded with all provisions including camping gear and food, plus WTA-provided tools
Expected daily hike to project: 1-2 miles roundtrip
Schedule
Day 1: Meet the crew rain or shine, then hike in, begin work on the project and set up camp
Day 2+: Make breakfast and pack a lunch before heading out on trail with the crew by 8:00 AM. Work at your own pace, take plenty of breaks and enjoy lunch on the trail. Arrive back in camp by 4:00 or 5:00 PM for a relaxing evening. Prepare your own dinner and swap stories with the crew.
Final Day: Break down camp, finish trail project, hike out and say goodbye to the crew at the trailhead
For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.
Planning Information
Get ready for a challenging backcountry adventure!
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
A great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need for the project
Backpacking gear and food for multiple nights on the trail
Good physical condition to hike with a fully-loaded backpack and be physically active for about 8-9 hours daily on uneven terrain
Backpacking experience including ability to run your own camp following Leave No Trace principles
Day work party experience recommended
Flexibility to adapt to changes due to unpredictable weather or land manager requests
Minimum age: 18
What to Bring - Required:
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Work gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
Long pants
Recommended:
Sturdy work or hiking boots
Long sleeved shirt
A hard hat will be provided by WTA if you do not already have a WTA provided hard hat. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.
Backpacking gear
Backpack to carry all of your gear
Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad
Cooking gear and enough food (plus a little extra) for the entire trip
At least two 1-liter water bottles and a way to purify your water
Rain jacket and rain pants
Extra warm clothing
Camp clothing such as shorts, shirt and sandals
Sun and bug protection
Headlamp and extra batteries
Personal items such as medication, hand sanitizer and toiletries
First aid kit
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Trail work gear
Boots
Long pants
Work gloves
Long-sleeved shirt recommended
Eye protection recommended such as safety glasses
WTA hard hat (provided, unless you have one)
For safety reasons, shorts and sneakers are not allowed while working. Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information
WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
From the Hiking Guide
See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.
A My Backpack account is required. You will be asked to register or log in before you can join.
Native Plant Tending and Traditional Cultural and Ecological Knowledge
confluencenw & estuarypartnership
Join the Confluence Project NW and the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, local Indigenous partners, and the US Forest Service as we work together on the repatriation and rematriation of the Sandy River Delta.
This work is being done through land tending and traditional cultural and ecological knowledge focused on enhancement and rehabilitation of traditional harvesting areas, Indigenous foods gathering area within the conservation area. Collaborate with us while we work in community, spend time learning, and tend to native plants for cultural use to help them thrive!
Pre-registration is required HERE.
All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.
Youth aged 15+ may volunteer without an adult present.
Accessibility: A 1.25-mile gravel ADA trail (one -way). The project will be off this trail on uneven ground.
We'll provide: Tools, gloves, and snacks.
Please bring: Drinking water, sun protection, snacks or a sack lunch, and footwear you don’t mind getting a little damp and muddy.
Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Thank you, project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Forest Service, Metro Nature in Neighborhood, and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board.
Wintler Beach clean up event
Join Riparian Media and the City of Vancouver for the next Wintler Park beach clean-up is Thursday, September 3rd from 6pm-8pm!
Riparian Media is ecstatic to be participating in the @vancouverus’s Adopt-A-Park program for Wintler Park. Through this volunteer program, we’re hosting trash clean ups and other events that keep this riparian zone lovely for people and all the critters that hang out there.
Visit this link to RSVP. We need a head count so we know how many supplies to bring and parking passes to print!
Everything will be provided: free parking pass for the clean-up, buckets, trash bags, gloves, trash grabbers, sunscreen, a water station, and some snacks (protein bars / chips).
We recommend wearing a hat, sunglasses, shoes you feel comfortable in walking on sand, and a sun-shirt / sunscreen since it's the summer and pretty warm.
Accessibility: Wintler Park has ADA parking available and paved pathways. Some work may take place in uneven ground like the grass or sandy beach area.
Build garden boxes for the community pollinator garden!
Join us from 9 to 11:30 am, Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Curtin Springs Wildlife Habitat to build garden boxes for the community pollinator garden!
This event is open to volunteers aged 13 years or older.
What to Wear: Event will happen rain or shine. Please wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. There are no public restrooms at the park.
Food and Water: Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks for the day.
What to Bring: All tools will be supplied by Clark County Public Works.
Project Description: We’ll be building wooden boxed garden beds and installing them in the pollinator garden. The garden boxes will keep grass from growing into the flower beds. Be prepared to dig with a hand shovel, use a measuring tape and handle a power screwdriver.
Questions: Contact us at 564.397.1679 or pwvolunteering@clark.wa.gov
Check In Location: Event check in will happen at the entrance behind the house.
Register HERE.
Uptown Vancouver Community Clean up
We want to care for our little corner of the world and would love your help to do so!
Join Kindred Home for the first neighborhood clean-up in Uptown! Meet at Kindred, 2213 Main Vancouver, WA 98660 and we'll hook you up with gloves, picker-uppers, buckets, etc. We'll deploy and pick up what trash we can in the radius and then bring it back to Kindred to be properly disposed of.
Help keep Uptown beautiful!
Second Saturday Work Party at Jane Weber Arboretum
Volunteering at the Jane Weber Arboretum
Monthly, we have our Second Saturday Work Party from 9am to noon. We often work on bigger projects and refreshments are always served.
Generally, our volunteers work on an area that is special to them or they just see a need to spruce things up.
We have three main volunteer areas. The Arboretum which encompasses the property grounds, The Stanger House restoration and the Caboose restoration.
Our volunteers show up rain or shine. Extreme weather can cancel plans.
For more information, email us at weberarboretum@gmail.com
Overview: The E. Jane Weber Arboretum is devoted to preserving this treasured natural resource and historic site in honor of Dr. Vinson and E. Jane Weber, who dedicated their homestead and lovely botanical garden to being a learning experience and inspiration – a legacy for others to cherish. To fulfill their dream, an entity was set up to oversee the arboretum and subsequently a non-profit to manage, protect and enhance this revered property along the Columbia River with outreach to the community, offering education and related activities that will be a shared commitment to the vision and purpose of the E. Jane Weber Arboretum. Watch this video for more information.
Accessibility note: the trails and grounds are natural surface and not always ADA compliant.
SOLVE Litter Pick up at Vancouver’s Waterfront
Join SOLVE for a day of community and giving back, beginning at our beautiful Waterfront Park in Vancouver, WA! No better way to celebrate community than by rolling up our sleeves and helping to keep the spaces we love clean and safe for all to enjoy. We will be meeting at the waterfront across from Evoke Winery for check-in, supply distribution, and safety, before dispersing into downtown and the Renaissance Trail to collect litter.
Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: We will be meeting at the Vancouver Waterfront across from Evoke Winery. Look for the SOLVE tables!
Address: 560 Waterfront Wy Vancouver, WA 98660 | Map Link
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What's Provided: Bags, grabbers, vests, and gloves.
Restrooms: Public bathrooms are available close to our check-in location along the waterfront.
Parking: There are spots available in the parking lot.
Transit: Bus #105 runs express from Downtown Portland to Downtown Vancouver.
Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome
Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.
Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome
Opportunity Leader: Abby Boyle Click here to email this contact
Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up.
National Public Lands Day: City of Vancouver ivy pull
Save the date for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 26!
The City of Vancouver’s Volunteer program will be hosting a work party to remove ivy from the natural areas around the Covington Historical House in preparation for a future Naturespace planting.
More information will be available in August.
Annual Lacamas Lake Cleanup
Save the date! The annual Lacamas Lake Cleanup will take place,
Join Lacamas Watershed Council and the City of Camas for their annual Lake Cleanup Day on September 26th!
Come out to litter pick and ivy pull around some of Clark County's most beloved lakes: Round, Fallen Leaf, and Lacamas Lake. Registration is required!
Shirts will be available for purchase on cleanup day. All proceeds will go to support Lacamas Watershed Council programs to monitor and advocate for the health of Clark County's lakes. Filling out the registration ahead of time also helps guarantee that they’ll have your size on cleanup day.
Volunteers can sign up here:https://www.lacamaswatershed.org/volunteer
Meeting location is Heritage Park.
Remember to dress for the weather and bring your own gloves, snacks and water!
PCTA- Trail Work Project @ Mt Adams - Big Huckleberry Mt
Pacific Crest Trail Association - Trail Work Project @ Big Huckleberry, Elev. 3,982’
Join the Mount Hood Chapter in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest: Mt. Adams RD
Project Leader Info: Steven Jones sttjones@gmail.com
Maximum Number of Volunteers: 6
Hiking Miles per Day: 4
Registration Required HERE
Hike 1.8 miles climbing about 1,000 feet to our work. At an elevation of just over 4,000 feet we will be 10 to 15 degrees cooler than Portland. Round trip is 3.6 miles.
Located near Carson, Washington, we will work north of FR68, just below Big Huckleberry Mountain on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Dig More Drains - Help prepare the trail for fall deluges. There is also a lot of huckleberries that are growing into the trail which need to be trimmed back. Have lunch under shady trees at the edge of a mountain meadow. Nearby are great views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams.
Tools, gloves, and hard hats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. Long sleeves, long pants, and over-the-ankle boots are required. Please also bring rain gear, water, lunch, and a daypack large enough for your personal gear plus a couple of small tools.
Come work in a nice old second growth forest that is poison-oak free.
I'll have chocolate chip cookies and cold soft-drinks afterwards to celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day.
Physical Requirements: Moderate. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a semi-exercise routine. Most people who are physically active can participate at this level. The components of this project may include one or more of the following: hiking 1-5 total miles each day, elevation change of 1000 ft or less over the course of the hike, and moderately physical work activities.
Trail Maintenance Experience Required: No
Volunteer 4x4 High Clearance Vehicle: No
Are you new to PCT Volunteering? Learn more HERE!
Visit the PCT volunteer page (search for Central Cascades) for more upcoming events
PCTA- Trail Work Project @ Mt Adams - Big Huckleberry Mt
Pacific Crest Trail Association - Trail Work Project @ Big Huckleberry, Elev. 2,778’
Join the Mount Hood Chapter in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest: Mt. Adams RD
Project Leader Info: Steven Jones sttjones@gmail.com
Maximum Number of Volunteers: 7
Hiking Miles per Day: 6
Registration Required HERE
Hike 3 miles climbing about 900 feet then clean the trail drains and cut some vine maple on the way back. At an elevation of just over 4,000 feet we will be 10 to 15 degrees cooler than Portland. Hiking round trip is 6 miles.
Located near Carson, Washington, we will work north of FR68, just below Big Huckleberry Mountain on the Pacific Crest Trail.
There are a couple patches of vine maples that are growing into the trail which need to be trimmed back. Have lunch under shady trees along the trail.
Tools, gloves, and hard hats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. Long pants, shirts with sleeves, and sturdy shoes are required. Over-the-ankle boots are required to handle tread tools. Please also bring sun screen, rain gear, an extra shirt, at least 2 liters (1/2 gallon) of water, lunch, and a daypack large enough for your personal gear plus a couple of small tools.
Come work in a nice old second growth forest that is poison-oak free.
Snacks and cold soft-drinks available afterwards.
Physical Requirements: Moderate. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a semi-exercise routine. Most people who are physically active can participate at this level. The components of this project may include one or more of the following: hiking 1-5 total miles each day, elevation change of 1000 ft or less over the course of the hike, and moderately physical work activities.
Trail Maintenance Experience Required: No
Volunteer 4x4 High Clearance Vehicle: No
Are you new to PCT Volunteering? Learn more HERE!
Visit the PCT volunteer page (search for Central Cascades) for more upcoming events
WTA BIPOC Work Party Series: Beacon Rock
Join the Washington Trails Association for this BIPOC work party, for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color. We will meet at Beacon Rock State Park to learn about the trail building process, the tools of trail work, and then put that knowledge to use on trail!
About the Area: Beacon Rock State Park is one of the most popular destinations in the Columbia River Gorge. Over the past 8 years WTA volunteers have built three new trails at the park: Hardy Ridge, Bridge Trail, and the River To Rock Trail. Hamilton Mt. was built by the Civilian Conversation Corps and is now largely maintained by volunteer crews.
What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference with a BIPOC Crew. No experience is necessary.
Project Description: We will meet at the shelter at Hamilton Mountain trailhead to learn about the trail building process, the tools of trail work, and then we will put that knowledge to use on trail! Activities may include pruning back overgrown vegetation, digging new paths for water to flow off the trail, or repairing/replacing old structures. We may also restore the tread - this involves digging the trail surface to the proper width and slope as well as removing organic material, protruding rocks and roots.
Hiking Information: Our hike to the project site is expected to be 2-4 miles roundtrip over moderately steep terrain.
Schedule:
8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead
For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.
Special Event: This BIPOC work party is for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color.
More information will be added to this page as we get closer to the event.
What it Takes to Do This Work Party:
No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18
What to Wear - Required:
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Work gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
Long pants
Recommended:
Sturdy work or hiking boots
Long sleeved shirt
A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.
What to Bring:
Lunch and plenty of water
Rain jacket and pants
Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
A pack to carry your personal gear
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information:
WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Join Work Party
BIPOC Series: Beacon Rock Day Trail Work Party
This BIPOC work party is for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color. We will meet at Beacon Rock State Park to learn about the trail building process, the tools of trail work, and then put that knowledge to use on trail!
Beacon Rock State Park is one of the most popular destinations in the Columbia River Gorge. Over the past 8 years WTA volunteers have built three new trails at the park: Hardy Ridge, Bridge Trail, and the River To Rock Trail.
Hamilton Mt. was built by the Civilian Conversation Corps and is now largely maintained by volunteer crews.
No experience is necessary.
Project Description: We will meet at the shelter at Hamilton Mountain trailhead to learn about the trail building process, the tools of trail work, and then we will put that knowledge to use on trail! Activities may include pruning back overgrown vegetation, digging new paths for water to flow off the trail, or repairing/replacing old structures. We may also restore the tread - this involves digging the trail surface to the proper width and slope as well as removing organic material, protruding rocks and roots.
Hiking Information: Our hike to the project site is expected to be 2-4 miles roundtrip over moderately steep terrain.
Schedule
8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead
For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.
Special Event
This BIPOC work party is for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color.
More information will be added to this page as we get closer to the event.
Planning Information
Get ready for a great day outside with a BIPOC Crew!
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18
What to Wear - Required:
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Work gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
Long pants
Recommended:
Sturdy work or hiking boots
Long sleeved shirt
A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.
What to Bring
Lunch and plenty of water
Rain jacket and pants
Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
A pack to carry your personal gear
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information
WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
From the Hiking Guide
See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.
BirdFest & Bluegrass Festival in Ridgefield
BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and all that it has to offer.
We celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State, and we celebrate everything the Refuge is and what it brings to the community. With endangered species, hundreds of migratory species, an auto tour route, photo blind, walking trails, habitat restoration programs, and so much more – there is a lot to celebrate, and a lot to learn.
We are uniquely fortunate to have the Refuge as a resource right in our own backyard, and by learning not only how to appreciate the beauty, but the necessity of it, you come one step closer to being able to support it.
Whether you head downtown to jam with bluegrass bands, shop, or do crafts, take a drive around the Refuge’s Auto Tour, or head to the Carty Unit for family crafts, guided hikes, or a walk on the trail- there is something for everyone, and lots to learn!
Visit the Friends web page for updates on schedules, performances and activities!
Weed pulling event at Grandmother Camus pollinator garden
Join the Vancouver Bee Project as we care for a local pollinator garden!
In partnership with the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces program, VBP is committed to caring for this unique pollinator garden.
With a mix of native and pollinator beneficial blooms, it is a great stop over site for pollinators in the local area. But we do grow weeds well here, so it is time to reclaim some space for the flower blooms. Bring some gloves and digging tools and be apart of this amazing community.
Light refreshments provided.
No registration necessary, just show up!
Second Saturday Work Party at Jane Weber Arboretum
Volunteering at the Jane Weber Arboretum
Monthly, we have our Second Saturday Work Party from 9am to noon. We often work on bigger projects and refreshments are always served.
Generally, our volunteers work on an area that is special to them or they just see a need to spruce things up.
We have three main volunteer areas. The Arboretum which encompasses the property grounds, The Stanger House restoration and the Caboose restoration.
Our volunteers show up rain or shine. Extreme weather can cancel plans.
For more information, email us at weberarboretum@gmail.com
Overview: The E. Jane Weber Arboretum is devoted to preserving this treasured natural resource and historic site in honor of Dr. Vinson and E. Jane Weber, who dedicated their homestead and lovely botanical garden to being a learning experience and inspiration – a legacy for others to cherish. To fulfill their dream, an entity was set up to oversee the arboretum and subsequently a non-profit to manage, protect and enhance this revered property along the Columbia River with outreach to the community, offering education and related activities that will be a shared commitment to the vision and purpose of the E. Jane Weber Arboretum. Watch this video for more information.
Accessibility note: the trails and grounds are natural surface and not always ADA compliant.
LCNN's Seeds for Education - Seed sorting & packing event
Join the Lower Columbia Nature Network at Good Year Farms for our 2nd annual Seeds for Education seed sorting & packing event!
LCNN Partners support educators and students in many ways to connect with outdoor, hands-one learning. Whether it is our Take Learning Outside workshops for educators throughout the school year or specialized programs for regional field trips, we are excited to connect schools with resources.
The Seeds for Education program brings local gardeners together to share seeds, sort and package to distribute to area schools. We invite all interested gardeners to share part of your harvest with us!
What kinds of seeds are needed, you ask? All kinds:
Vegetables - learning how to source local foods is an important life skill (plus, fresh food always tastes better!)
Cut flowers - perennial cut flowers means that you plant once, and you have flowers from spring to fall. Cut flower gardens are great for those hands on projects such as small flower vases, teacher appreciation gifts, art projects, science observations (think petals, symmetry, parts of the plant, etc. - like NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.). They also add beauty and bring joy.
Native plants for pollinator patches - Some of the most important plants to add to schools include native plants that are low maintenance and are high value to our local and regional ecosystems. Native plants support local butterflies, bees, beetles and so much more. In turn, our local birds and mammals then thrive when the insects they eat are plentiful.
Registration here helps us estimate how many snacks and tables to set up.
Second Saturday Work Party at Jane Weber Arboretum
Volunteering at the Jane Weber Arboretum
Monthly, we have our Second Saturday Work Party from 9am to noon. We often work on bigger projects and refreshments are always served.
Generally, our volunteers work on an area that is special to them or they just see a need to spruce things up.
We have three main volunteer areas. The Arboretum which encompasses the property grounds, The Stanger House restoration and the Caboose restoration.
Our volunteers show up rain or shine. Extreme weather can cancel plans.
For more information, email us at weberarboretum@gmail.com
Overview: The E. Jane Weber Arboretum is devoted to preserving this treasured natural resource and historic site in honor of Dr. Vinson and E. Jane Weber, who dedicated their homestead and lovely botanical garden to being a learning experience and inspiration – a legacy for others to cherish. To fulfill their dream, an entity was set up to oversee the arboretum and subsequently a non-profit to manage, protect and enhance this revered property along the Columbia River with outreach to the community, offering education and related activities that will be a shared commitment to the vision and purpose of the E. Jane Weber Arboretum. Watch this video for more information.
Accessibility note: the trails and grounds are natural surface and not always ADA compliant.
Saturday Volunteer Day at LUYF Farm
Saturday Volunteer Day! Come spend the morning with Latinos Unidos Y Floreciendo as we prepare our community farm for the fall season!
The LUYF farm is more than a place where food grows. It’s a space where our community comes together, connects with the land, learns, and helps grow fresh food that supports local families.
No matter your experience, your helping hands make a difference. Bring your family, bring a friend, and come grow with us!
Sign up through GivePulse:
www.givepulse.com/event/900123-community-farm-days
Food is medicine. Land is healing. Culture is resilience.
TSMC WA Mulching Stewardship Party
Join the Camas Earth Day Society and support a local native planting effort at TSMC!
This is a great opportunity for volunteers to join with TSMC WA employees and do some late summer mulching in preparation for an upcoming tree planting event in the fall on the rewilding project site across from TSMC.
Parking is at the Skyridge Middle School site and the event will be north of the running track past the small orchard (and before the large mound with black tarps on the front of it).
Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the conditions (likely direct, hot sun). Hats, water and heat related measures are highly encouraged.
SIGN UPS limited to the first 40 folks who register. To sign up, please go to: www.camasearthdaysociety.com/event-sign-up-alt.html for registration and waiver signature.
Submit any questions to the following mailbox and we will get right back to you: info@camasearthdaysociety.com (attn: Glen)
ROAD TRIP: Kerry Island Volunteer Workday w/ Columbia Land Trust
Help Preserve Access for Hunters.
Join Columbia Land Trust for a volunteer workday supporting a Hunt by Reservation Program property, Kerry Island (Westport, OR) owned by Columbia Land Trust. Volunteers will assist in vegetation control at entry, along drive and parking area, and access trails. Vegetation will be controlled using gas powered brush cutters and weed trimmers along with hand tools such as loppers, rakes, and hand saws when necessary.
Hunt by Reservation is a voluntary program for landowners who partner with ODFW providing limited access to their land. Click here to learn more: https://myodfw.com/articles/hunt-reservation-program
Volunteers under age 18 may participate but will be restricted from using certain power tools during their service.
Event will take place on August 29th from 8am-noon with lunch provided. PPE will be provided if needed.
HbR Kerry Island 2026 Volunteer Workday Standard Non-Driver Volunteer
Volunteers sign up by August 27, 2026.
The Volunteer Workday will be from 8AM to Noon on August 29, 2026, and lunch will be provided. Please sign up now!
Westport is on Hwy 30 along the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon.
Volunteer Gleaning Opportunities: SWWA Victory Garden
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Abundance Volunteer! Our mission is to share fresh, local food with neighbors across Clark County, WA, and we couldn’t do it without you.
This week, many hands make light work - and make it more fun, too! SWWA Victory Garden has a community garden in need of a few more eager gardeners. Every Friday, workers will meet to keep the garden growing at its best. When it is time to harvest, produce will be donated to the LULAC (League of Latin American Citizens) Mercado, FISH, and local Free Fridges. Urban Abundance is excited to join SWWA Victory Garden in this project. Register HERE.
How It Works:
Volunteer Opportunities: Email notifications will be sent as harvest events are scheduled.
Harvest List: We’ll be adding opportunities throughout the season. If you know someone with excess produce, whether from backyard fruit trees, a home garden, or a farm, please share this program with them! They can contact us at info@urbanabundance.org to schedule a harvest.
Timing: Because ripening depends on nature’s schedule, gleaning events are announced as soon as fruit is ready.
Registering as a new Volunteer
Click the “Volunteer Registration” button in the top right corner of this page. This will take you to our Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Release Form.
After completing the form, you’ll receive an email to set up your account password. From there, you can create your volunteer profile, set your availability, and begin signing up for harvests!
Event Day Details
You’ll receive reminders with property addresses and details once your registration is confirmed.
If you have questions or run into issues on the day of an event, please reach out directly to the event lead.
We’re so glad you’re here, thank you for helping nourish our community!
Want to learn more about Urban Abundance? Head over to our website at www.urbanabundance.org
Mt. St. Helen’s Stewardship Days with MSHI
Stewardship Days with Mount St. Helens Institute offers a series of stewardship days where YOU can support public lands. Join us for a special day of invasive-species removal, with a FREE optional 2.4-mile guided hike on the Hummocks Trail after lunch.
Event Schedule:
Invasive Weed Removal 10 am - 1 pm
Lunch 1 pm - 2 pm
Guided Hummocks Trail Hike 2 pm - 4 pm
Cost: Free, registration is required HERE
Ages: Recommended for ages 10 and older; youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Choose a date below to learn more and register!
Available Special Event:
Event date: September 26, READ MORE →
Mount St. Helens is located within a National Volcanic Monument, a place set aside to observe how nature responds to a dramatic, geologic event. The ecological systems at Mount St. Helens have surprised us all, with incredible growth and resilience in the decades after the eruption. Alder forests, wildflower meadows, and marshy wetlands are thriving after the eruption.
Are you ready for a challenge? Help us take care of Mount St. Helens by removing invasive weeds with a beautiful view of the volcano, then join us for a guided hike on the Hummocks Trail.
What we’ll do together:
This activity requires walking on uneven, sloping terrain and performing tasks that involve bending, pulling, and lifting. We will be working a short 10-15 minute walk from the Science & Learning Center, which has bathrooms and running water. We will use hand tools to cut and bag noxious weed species.
Optional Guided Hike:
Join us for a post-service guided hike on the Hummocks Trail. This 2.4-mile hike will take us through remnants of the 1980 eruptions and the forests that are returning.
What to bring:
Wear long pants and sturdy shoes
Come prepared with layers for the weather. This may include sun protection (such as a hat and sunscreen) and/or rain gear.
Plenty of water. Water will be available to fill water bottles.
Sack lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
If you have work gloves, loppers, and eye protection (glasses, safety glasses, or sunglasses), please bring them.
AGES: Recommended for ages 10 and older; youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: No experience required; MSHI will provide training and tools
WHERE: Science and Learning Center at Coldwater
COST: Free
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Weeding: Expect to be physically active at your own pace. Guided Hike: 3 miles on trail of varying terrain.
Volunteering - Paint park signs at Lewisville Park
Join us from 9:30 to 11:30 am, Wednesday, Aug. 26 to paint park signs at Lewisville Regional Park!
Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a reusable water bottle and a snack.
Accessibility: Paved and crushed gravel parking, pathways and restrooms in the park. Some areas may have rough gravel or lawn that may be more difficult to traverse.
Learn more and sign up at bit.ly/4zgBBLE
Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Community Park
Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants to support the health of the forest.
Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.
This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.
Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.
Advance registration is required. Leroy Haagen Park Volunteer RSVP.
Registration will close 24 hours prior to the event. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.
Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344
Frenchman's Bar Regional Park Beach Clean up
Frenchman's Bar Beach Cleanup with Clark County Public Works
Check In Location: Event check in will happen at the first parking lot entrance.
What to Wear: Event will happen rain or shine. Please wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather.
Food and Water: Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks for the day.
What to Bring: All tools will be supplied by Clark County Public Works.
Project Description: Litter pick up at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park
Questions: Contact us at 564.397.1679 or pwvolunteering@clark.wa.gov.
Homestead Park Volunteer Work Party
Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs for a work party at Homestead Park!
Activities will include weeding and mulching the Homestead Park Naturespace and cleaning up large sticks throughout the park.
Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.
This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.
Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Please sign up using the Homestead Park volunteer work party RSVP form.
Registration will close 24 hours prior to the event. If registration is already closed and you still want to sign up, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know and you may be able to sign in on-site.
Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344
Volunteer Gleaning Opportunities: SWWA Victory Garden
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Abundance Volunteer! Our mission is to share fresh, local food with neighbors across Clark County, WA, and we couldn’t do it without you.
This week, many hands make light work - and make it more fun, too! SWWA Victory Garden has a community garden in need of a few more eager gardeners. Every Friday, workers will meet to keep the garden growing at its best. When it is time to harvest, produce will be donated to the LULAC (League of Latin American Citizens) Mercado, FISH, and local Free Fridges. Urban Abundance is excited to join SWWA Victory Garden in this project. Register HERE.
How It Works:
Volunteer Opportunities: Email notifications will be sent as harvest events are scheduled.
Harvest List: We’ll be adding opportunities throughout the season. If you know someone with excess produce, whether from backyard fruit trees, a home garden, or a farm, please share this program with them! They can contact us at info@urbanabundance.org to schedule a harvest.
Timing: Because ripening depends on nature’s schedule, gleaning events are announced as soon as fruit is ready.
Registering as a new Volunteer
Click the “Volunteer Registration” button in the top right corner of this page. This will take you to our Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Release Form.
After completing the form, you’ll receive an email to set up your account password. From there, you can create your volunteer profile, set your availability, and begin signing up for harvests!
Event Day Details
You’ll receive reminders with property addresses and details once your registration is confirmed.
If you have questions or run into issues on the day of an event, please reach out directly to the event lead.
We’re so glad you’re here, thank you for helping nourish our community!
Want to learn more about Urban Abundance? Head over to our website at www.urbanabundance.org
Volunteer Gleaning Opportunities: Foley Pear Orchard
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Abundance Volunteer! Our mission is to share fresh, local food with neighbors across Clark County, WA, and we couldn’t do it without you.
Please bring any boxes you can gather, water for yourself, and hats/sun protection!
There is no parking directly at this park- please plan to carpool if possible and park cars in the surrounding neighborhood.
No restrooms at this location.
This is a joint project with Clark County. Additional liability waivers are required through Clark County for this event. When you arrive, you will be asked to sign a liability waiver, much like the one UA requires.
Register HERE.
How It Works:
Volunteer Opportunities: Email notifications will be sent as harvest events are scheduled.
Harvest List: We’ll be adding opportunities throughout the season. If you know someone with excess produce, whether from backyard fruit trees, a home garden, or a farm, please share this program with them! They can contact us at info@urbanabundance.org to schedule a harvest.
Timing: Because ripening depends on nature’s schedule, gleaning events are announced as soon as fruit is ready.
Registering as a new Volunteer
Click the “Volunteer Registration” button in the top right corner of this page. This will take you to our Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Release Form.
After completing the form, you’ll receive an email to set up your account password. From there, you can create your volunteer profile, set your availability, and begin signing up for harvests!
Event Day Details
You’ll receive reminders with property addresses and details once your registration is confirmed.
If you have questions or run into issues on the day of an event, please reach out directly to the event lead.
We’re so glad you’re here, thank you for helping nourish our community!
Want to learn more about Urban Abundance? Head over to our website at www.urbanabundance.org
Mount Adams Car Camp - Logout - WTA Backcountry Response Team
This is a "backcountry" trip where you don't need to hike all your camping gear in!
You will stay at a central car camp, then venture forth on several trails by day to clear them of fallen logs and fix the walking surface.
About the Area: This work party is based on the Southwestern corner of Mount Adams. Trails you work on may include Stagman Ridge, Crofton Ridge, Shorthorn, or Salt Creek trails, and if you get excited about treadwork you may end up on upper Gotchen Creek trail. What these all have in common is that they are in an area burned by the Cascade Creek Fire way back in 2012. It's a delightful area to see fire recovery in process, as well as magnificent views of Mt. Adams as you work.
What to Expect
We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference!
Project Description
Depending on your crew makeup, you may split into multiple crews to tackle several trails within a half-hour drive of your camp. Our main objective is to clear fallen logs, but there is also a lot of treadwork that needs to be done if anyone gets tired of sawing and wants to dig in the dirt. About half of your work is inside the Mt Adams Wilderness and half outside, which means that you should be prepared to potentially use both chainsaws and crosscut saws.
Camping and Hiking Information
Type: Car Camp
Location: Morrison Campground
Weather: Be prepared for variable conditions including heat, cold, wind and rain
Expected daily hike to project: up to 3.0 miles roundtrip with up to 1000 feet of elevation gain.
Schedule
Day 1: Meet the crew rain or shine, then hike in, begin work on the project and set up camp
Day 2+: Make breakfast and pack a lunch before heading out on trail with the crew by 8:00 AM. Work at your own pace, take plenty of breaks and enjoy lunch on the trail. Arrive back in camp by 4:00 or 5:00 PM for a relaxing evening. Prepare your own dinner and swap stories with the crew.
Final Day: Break down camp, finish trail project, hike out and say goodbye to the crew at the trailhead
For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.
Planning Information
Get ready for a challenging backcountry adventure!
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
A great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need for the project
Backpacking gear and food for multiple nights on the trail
Good physical condition to hike with a fully-loaded backpack and be physically active for about 8-9 hours daily on uneven terrain
Backpacking experience including ability to run your own camp following Leave No Trace principles
Day work party experience recommended
Flexibility to adapt to changes due to unpredictable weather or land manager requests
Minimum age: 18
What to Bring - Required
Sturdy work or hiking boots. Review our Logout Boot Guide for more details.
Work gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, or mesh “bug eyes”. Glasses should have wrapping side shields. ANSI Z87.1+)
Long pants
Long sleeve shirt
Required for Chainsaw Use
Sturdy work or hiking boots that are “cut resistant” or leather, laced boots that provide ankle support and nonskid soles.
A hard hat will be provided by WTA if you do not already have a WTA provided hard hat. For chainsaw use, volunteers will be provided with additional PPE (eye protection, ear pro, gloves, and chainsaw chaps). For safety reasons, volunteers who do not have required gear will not be able to participate in the work party.
Backpacking gear
Backpack to carry all of your gear
Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad
Cooking gear and enough food (plus a little extra) for the entire trip
At least two 1-liter water bottles and a way to purify your water
Rain jacket and rain pants
Extra warm clothing
Camp clothing such as shorts, shirt and sandals
Sun and bug protection
Headlamp and extra batteries
Personal items such as medication, hand sanitizer and toiletries
First aid kit
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Trail work gear
Boots
Long pants
Work gloves
Long-sleeved shirt recommended
Eye protection recommended such as safety glasses
WTA hard hat (provided, unless you have one)
For safety reasons, shorts and sneakers are not allowed while working. Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information
WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
From the Hiking Guide
See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.
A My Backpack account is required. You will be asked to register or log in before you can join.
Columbia Springs Stewardship Saturdays
Join us for a Stewardship Saturday!
Columbia Springs Stewardship Saturdays are where we get our work done. This event is perfect for volunteers who want to spend a couple of hours working outside in Columbia Springs' beautiful natural area.
Projects typically include removing invasive species, trail maintenance, and improving the accessibility and safety of the site. Columbia Springs will provide tools, gloves, and guidance.
Volunteer Requirements:
Children under age 14 are welcome to volunteer with their parent or guardian.
Teens under age 18 can volunteer independently with their guardian’s signed permission, please fill out this liability waiver.
Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle, gloves (if you have them), wear closed-toe shoes, and dress in outdoor/work-appropriate clothing.
Accessibility: Columbia Springs has ADA parking and paved pathways to the visit center and fish ponds. The nature trails are natural dirt and mulch surfacing and are not ADA accessible.
Frenchman's Bar Beach Cleanup
Join Clark County Public Work’s volunteer team as they help clean up the beach!
Check In Location: Event check in will happen at the first parking lot entrance.
What to Wear: Event will happen rain or shine. Please wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather.
Food and Water: Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks for the day.
What to Bring: All tools will be supplied by Clark County Public Works.
Project Description: Litter pick up at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park
Questions: Contact us at 564.397.1679 or pwvolunteering@clark.wa.gov. Register Here
Liability release forms will be emailed to each volunteer prior to the event.
Whipple Creek Regional Park Trail Maintenance
Join the Whipple Creek Restoration Committee to maintain the trails at Whipple Creek Regional Park. Tasks usually include brush cutting and adding gravel to trails.
*Meet at main North Parking area off NE 179th street and 21st Ave.
Email whipplecreekproject@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.
Volunteer Gleaning Opportunities: SWWA Victory Garden
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Abundance Volunteer! Our mission is to share fresh, local food with neighbors across Clark County, WA, and we couldn’t do it without you.
This week, many hands make light work - and make it more fun, too! SWWA Victory Garden has a community garden in need of a few more eager gardeners. Every Friday, workers will meet to keep the garden growing at its best. When it is time to harvest, produce will be donated to the LULAC (League of Latin American Citizens) Mercado, FISH, and local Free Fridges. Urban Abundance is excited to join SWWA Victory Garden in this project. Register HERE.
How It Works:
Volunteer Opportunities: Email notifications will be sent as harvest events are scheduled.
Harvest List: We’ll be adding opportunities throughout the season. If you know someone with excess produce, whether from backyard fruit trees, a home garden, or a farm, please share this program with them! They can contact us at info@urbanabundance.org to schedule a harvest.
Timing: Because ripening depends on nature’s schedule, gleaning events are announced as soon as fruit is ready.
Registering as a new Volunteer
Click the “Volunteer Registration” button in the top right corner of this page. This will take you to our Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Release Form.
After completing the form, you’ll receive an email to set up your account password. From there, you can create your volunteer profile, set your availability, and begin signing up for harvests!
Event Day Details
You’ll receive reminders with property addresses and details once your registration is confirmed.
If you have questions or run into issues on the day of an event, please reach out directly to the event lead.
We’re so glad you’re here, thank you for helping nourish our community!
Want to learn more about Urban Abundance? Head over to our website at www.urbanabundance.org
WTA Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - 1/2 Day work party
Join the Washington Trails Association to brush back the grass and shrubbery that has grown into the trail corridor which needs it badly!
The Ridgefield NWR is more than 5000 acres of marshes, grasslands and wooded areas are home to more than one hundred species of birds, waterfowl and fish. Two trails and a loop road provide public access to this serene area just a few miles west of I-5.
What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.
Project Description: Our primary task is cutting back vegetation that has grown over the trail this spring so it is inviting for visitors through the rest of the season now that the growing time is over. We will have gas powered brushing equipment as well as hand tools such as hedge trimmers, loopers, and rakes to gather up the cuttings and stow them off the trail and out of sight.
Hiking Information: Our hike to the project site is expected to be about 1 mile roundtrip over mostly flat terrain.
Schedule:
9:00 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine
Morning: Work at your own pace and take breaks throughout the morning
1:00 PM: Enjoy refreshments at the trailhead before making your way home
For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.
What it Takes to Do This Work Party:
No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18
What to Wear - Required:
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Work gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
Long pants
Recommended:
Sturdy work or hiking boots
Long sleeved shirt
A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.
What to Bring:
Lunch and plenty of water
Long pants required - long sleeve shirts recommended to protect arms from scratchy vegetation
Sunscreen
A pack to carry your personal gear
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information
WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
From the Hiking Guide
See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.
Registration required here: Join Work Party
Crew Leader: Jim Clute
Photo source: One of the 400 year old oak trees in the Carty Unit -- photo by Bob and Barb
Second Saturday Work Party at Jane Weber Arboretum
Volunteering at the Jane Weber Arboretum
Monthly, we have our Second Saturday Work Party from 9am to noon. We often work on bigger projects and refreshments are always served.
Generally, our volunteers work on an area that is special to them or they just see a need to spruce things up.
We have three main volunteer areas. The Arboretum which encompasses the property grounds, The Stanger House restoration and the Caboose restoration.
Our volunteers show up rain or shine. Extreme weather can cancel plans.
For more information, email us at weberarboretum@gmail.com
Overview: The E. Jane Weber Arboretum is devoted to preserving this treasured natural resource and historic site in honor of Dr. Vinson and E. Jane Weber, who dedicated their homestead and lovely botanical garden to being a learning experience and inspiration – a legacy for others to cherish. To fulfill their dream, an entity was set up to oversee the arboretum and subsequently a non-profit to manage, protect and enhance this revered property along the Columbia River with outreach to the community, offering education and related activities that will be a shared commitment to the vision and purpose of the E. Jane Weber Arboretum. Watch this video for more information.
Accessibility note: the trails and grounds are natural surface and not always ADA compliant.
Volunteer Gleaning Opportunities: SWWA Victory Garden
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Abundance Volunteer! Our mission is to share fresh, local food with neighbors across Clark County, WA, and we couldn’t do it without you.
This week, many hands make light work - and make it more fun, too! SWWA Victory Garden has a community garden in need of a few more eager gardeners. Every Friday, workers will meet to keep the garden growing at its best. When it is time to harvest, produce will be donated to the LULAC (League of Latin American Citizens) Mercado, FISH, and local Free Fridges. Urban Abundance is excited to join SWWA Victory Garden in this project. Register HERE.
How It Works:
Volunteer Opportunities: Email notifications will be sent as harvest events are scheduled.
Harvest List: We’ll be adding opportunities throughout the season. If you know someone with excess produce, whether from backyard fruit trees, a home garden, or a farm, please share this program with them! They can contact us at info@urbanabundance.org to schedule a harvest.
Timing: Because ripening depends on nature’s schedule, gleaning events are announced as soon as fruit is ready.
Registering as a new Volunteer
Click the “Volunteer Registration” button in the top right corner of this page. This will take you to our Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Release Form.
After completing the form, you’ll receive an email to set up your account password. From there, you can create your volunteer profile, set your availability, and begin signing up for harvests!
Event Day Details
You’ll receive reminders with property addresses and details once your registration is confirmed.
If you have questions or run into issues on the day of an event, please reach out directly to the event lead.
We’re so glad you’re here, thank you for helping nourish our community!
Want to learn more about Urban Abundance? Head over to our website at www.urbanabundance.org
Marine Park Beach Cleanup
Join the Water Resources Education Center to help remove plastic, styrofoam, and litter from the beaches and prevent it from entering and polluting the Columbia River.
All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 2.5 miles on uneven sandy beach areas. Volunteers will collect litter with litter pickers and carry it in buckets while walking the beach and surrounding area.
Registration is required. Sign up today!
All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.
Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111
Volunteer Gleaning Opportunities: Blueberries in LaCenter
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Abundance Volunteer! Our mission is to share fresh, local food with neighbors across Clark County, WA, and we couldn’t do it without you.
Join us for a HUGE blueberry glean in La Center! Bring the whole family, there are 230 blueberry bushes to glean from!. Register HERE.
How It Works:
Volunteer Opportunities: Email notifications will be sent as harvest events are scheduled.
Harvest List: We’ll be adding opportunities throughout the season. If you know someone with excess produce, whether from backyard fruit trees, a home garden, or a farm, please share this program with them! They can contact us at info@urbanabundance.org to schedule a harvest.
Timing: Because ripening depends on nature’s schedule, gleaning events are announced as soon as fruit is ready.
Registering as a new Volunteer
Click the “Volunteer Registration” button in the top right corner of this page. This will take you to our Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Release Form.
After completing the form, you’ll receive an email to set up your account password. From there, you can create your volunteer profile, set your availability, and begin signing up for harvests!
Event Day Details
You’ll receive reminders with property addresses and details once your registration is confirmed.
If you have questions or run into issues on the day of an event, please reach out directly to the event lead.
We’re so glad you’re here, thank you for helping nourish our community!
Want to learn more about Urban Abundance? Head over to our website at www.urbanabundance.org
Volunteer Gleaning Opportunities: SWWA Victory Garden
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Abundance Volunteer! Our mission is to share fresh, local food with neighbors across Clark County, WA, and we couldn’t do it without you.
This week, many hands make light work - and make it more fun, too! SWWA Victory Garden has a community garden in need of a few more eager gardeners. Every Friday, workers will meet to keep the garden growing at its best. When it is time to harvest, produce will be donated to the LULAC (League of Latin American Citizens) Mercado, FISH, and local Free Fridges. Urban Abundance is excited to join SWWA Victory Garden in this project. Register HERE.
How It Works:
Volunteer Opportunities: Email notifications will be sent as harvest events are scheduled.
Harvest List: We’ll be adding opportunities throughout the season. If you know someone with excess produce, whether from backyard fruit trees, a home garden, or a farm, please share this program with them! They can contact us at info@urbanabundance.org to schedule a harvest.
Timing: Because ripening depends on nature’s schedule, gleaning events are announced as soon as fruit is ready.
Registering as a new Volunteer
Click the “Volunteer Registration” button in the top right corner of this page. This will take you to our Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Release Form.
After completing the form, you’ll receive an email to set up your account password. From there, you can create your volunteer profile, set your availability, and begin signing up for harvests!
Event Day Details
You’ll receive reminders with property addresses and details once your registration is confirmed.
If you have questions or run into issues on the day of an event, please reach out directly to the event lead.
We’re so glad you’re here, thank you for helping nourish our community!
Want to learn more about Urban Abundance? Head over to our website at www.urbanabundance.org
Adopt-A-Park trash pick up at Wintler Park
The City of Vancouver’s Volunteer program excited to share that Riparian Media is going through the adopt a park process of Wintler Community Park!
The @vancouverus Adopt-A-Park program is where folks can “adopt” a park of their choice (if available) and volunteer time to keep it nice through trash clean ups, ivy removal, etc.
Since Wintler Park is Riparian Zone, we figured it’s very fitting! 🥰
Their first trash pick up will be Thursday, July 30th from 6pm-8pm. If you would like to participate, send us a DM. We’ll need a head count to sort out how many parking passes and trash pick up gear is needed.
See you there!
Lewisville Regional Park Painting Park Signs
Join Clark County Parks & Nature volunteer team and help spruce up the picnic tables at this historic park, Lewisville Regional Park just north of Battle Ground, WA.
Check In Location: Event check in will happen at the Grand Fir shelter.
What to Wear: Event will happen rain or shine. Please wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather.
Food and Water: Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks for the day.
What to Bring: All tools will be supplied by Clark County Public Works.
Parking: There are daily parking fees for this park. You can buy daily or annual parking pass. Entry is free to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Accessibility information: There is an accessible route from the parking lot near the Lewisville Regional Park entrance Lewisville Regional Park. The park features a barrier-free multi-use, mostly pea-gravel and paved trail system Lewisville Park Trail, Washington - AllTrails. The surface and gentle grades may require all-terrain tires or some assistance.
Questions: Contact us at 564.397.1679 or pwvolunteering@clark.wa.gov.
Before attending the volunteer event, prior registration is required, please complete the form below. Liability release forms will be emailed to each volunteer prior to the event.
Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen
Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants and spreading mulch.
Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.
This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.
Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.
Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.
Advance registration is required. Leroy Haagen Park Volunteer RSVP.
Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344
Mt. St. Helen’s Stewardship Days with MSHI
Stewardship Days with Mount St. Helens Institute offers a series of stewardship days where YOU can support public lands. Join us for a special day of invasive-species removal, with a FREE optional 2.4-mile guided hike on the Hummocks Trail after lunch.
Event Schedule:
Invasive Weed Removal 10 am - 1 pm
Lunch 1 pm - 2 pm
Guided Hummocks Trail Hike 2 pm - 4 pm
Cost: Free, registration is required HERE
Ages: Recommended for ages 10 and older; youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Choose a date below to learn more and register!
Available Special Events:
Event date: July 25, 2026 READ MORE →
Event date: September 26, READ MORE →
Mount St. Helens is located within a National Volcanic Monument, a place set aside to observe how nature responds to a dramatic, geologic event. The ecological systems at Mount St. Helens have surprised us all, with incredible growth and resilience in the decades after the eruption. Alder forests, wildflower meadows, and marshy wetlands are thriving after the eruption.
Are you ready for a challenge? Help us take care of Mount St. Helens by removing invasive weeds with a beautiful view of the volcano, then join us for a guided hike on the Hummocks Trail.
What we’ll do together:
This activity requires walking on uneven, sloping terrain and performing tasks that involve bending, pulling, and lifting. We will be working a short 10-15 minute walk from the Science & Learning Center, which has bathrooms and running water. We will use hand tools to cut and bag noxious weed species.
Optional Guided Hike:
Join us for a post-service guided hike on the Hummocks Trail. This 2.4-mile hike will take us through remnants of the 1980 eruptions and the forests that are returning.
What to bring:
Wear long pants and sturdy shoes
Come prepared with layers for the weather. This may include sun protection (such as a hat and sunscreen) and/or rain gear.
Plenty of water. Water will be available to fill water bottles.
Sack lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
If you have work gloves, loppers, and eye protection (glasses, safety glasses, or sunglasses), please bring them.
AGES: Recommended for ages 10 and older; youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: No experience required; MSHI will provide training and tools
WHERE: Science and Learning Center at Coldwater
COST: Free
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Weeding: Expect to be physically active at your own pace. Guided Hike: 3 miles on trail of varying terrain.
Stewardship Saturday at Columbia Springs
Join us for a Stewardship Saturday!
This event is perfect for volunteers who want to spend a couple of hours working outside in Columbia Springs' beautiful natural area.
Projects typically include removing invasive species, trail maintenance, and improving the accessibility and safety of the site.
Columbia Springs will provide tools, gloves, and guidance.
Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle, gloves (if you have them), wear closed-toe shoes, and dress in outdoor/work-appropriate clothing.
Please register in advance: https://www.columbiasprings.org/volunteer/ Spots are limited!
Volunteer Requirements: Children under age 14 are welcome to volunteer with their parent or guardian. Teens under age 18 can volunteer independently with their guardian’s signed permission.
Questions? Email jamie@columbiasprings.org
Litter pick up at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park
Join Clark County Parks & Nature volunteer team as they clean up litter at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, a summertime favorite destination along the Columbia River!
Check In Location: Event check in will happen at the first parking lot entrance.
What to Wear: Event will happen rain or shine. Please wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather.
Food and Water: Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks for the day.
What to Bring: All tools will be supplied by Clark County Public Works.
Parking: There is a daily parking fee or you can purchase an annual pass to enter the park in your vehicle (free to pedestrians and bicycles)
Accessibility: There is ADA compliant parking throughout the park and paved pathways, as well as crushed gravel & dirt paths. There is not stable surfacing to the beach area.
Questions: Contact us at 564.397.1679 or pwvolunteering@clark.wa.gov.
Before attending the volunteer event, prior registration is required, please complete the form below. Liability release forms will be emailed to each volunteer prior to the event.
Help restore bird habitat with VAS
Birds rely on healthy habitats to survive so, Cameraderie is stepping out from behind the lens to get our hands dirty and help native birds and pollinators. Youth ages 10-18 with an interest in nature and wildlife photography and their parents are invited to join us this Saturday at Sam Walker Day Use and Picnic Area in Skamania County
Volunteers should come prepared for the elements with water, sunscreen, snacks, and lunch.
Wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing such as gloves, a hat, sunscreen, long sleeves, and pants.
Carpool info: Meet at the Steigerwald Lake NWR parking lot by 7:30am
Register HERE OR visit the VAS webpage and tap "Cameraderie Summer Registration."
Photos: Vesper Sparrow, Columbia Gorge Scenic Area, Rufous Hummingbird, Yellow-breasted Chat by Ken Pitts/Vancouver Audubon
Volunteer Gleaning Opportunities: SWWA Victory Garden
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Abundance Volunteer! Our mission is to share fresh, local food with neighbors across Clark County, WA, and we couldn’t do it without you.
This week, many hands make light work - and make it more fun, too! SWWA Victory Garden has a community garden in need of a few more eager gardeners. Every Friday, workers will meet to keep the garden growing at its best. When it is time to harvest, produce will be donated to the LULAC (League of Latin American Citizens) Mercado, FISH, and local Free Fridges. Urban Abundance is excited to join SWWA Victory Garden in this project. Register HERE.
How It Works:
Volunteer Opportunities: Email notifications will be sent as harvest events are scheduled.
Harvest List: We’ll be adding opportunities throughout the season. If you know someone with excess produce, whether from backyard fruit trees, a home garden, or a farm, please share this program with them! They can contact us at info@urbanabundance.org to schedule a harvest.
Timing: Because ripening depends on nature’s schedule, gleaning events are announced as soon as fruit is ready.
Registering as a new Volunteer
Click the “Volunteer Registration” button in the top right corner of this page. This will take you to our Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Release Form.
After completing the form, you’ll receive an email to set up your account password. From there, you can create your volunteer profile, set your availability, and begin signing up for harvests!
Event Day Details
You’ll receive reminders with property addresses and details once your registration is confirmed.
If you have questions or run into issues on the day of an event, please reach out directly to the event lead.
We’re so glad you’re here, thank you for helping nourish our community!
Want to learn more about Urban Abundance? Head over to our website at www.urbanabundance.org
