DNR's Volunteer Calendar
Interested in recreation on DNR-managed lands? Want to get involved? Consider volunteering.
There's all sorts of ways you can get involved in improving recreation on DNR-managed lands. Help build and repair trails. Restore or monitor a stream. Paint buildings. Build a bridge. Attend a meeting and provide your input. Check out upcoming volunteer opportunities on our calendar below... Updated February 6, 2012 2012: February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | DecemberVolunteers must be 18 or older or have pre-approved parental signature on volunteer form. FEBRUARY 2012 | Feb. 11 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to haul rock and help harden a one-mile section of the Tooler Trail that was temporarily closed last March. We will provide some hand tools, but we could always use more shovels. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov | | Feb. 11 | | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | Nicholson Horse Trails Work Party Help work on the horse trails in the Elbe / Tahoma State Forest. Wear boots and bring gloves, lunch and water. DNR will provide tools. Following a briefing at 8 a.m., we'll head to the worksite at 8:30. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Sahara Creek Horse Camp Elbe / Tahoma State Forest From Elbe in Pierce County, go east on State Route 706 for 5.3 miles. Turn left to the site. | | Nancy Barker nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov 253-312-4301 | | Feb. 11-12 | | 9 a.m. (Sat) to 1 p.m. (Sun) | | Capitol state Forest ORV Work Party-- al davis bypass Join volunteers from the Tacoma Trail Cruisers to install a culvert on a small washout on the Al Davis Bypass. Bring shovels, grub hoes, and work gloves. Dress appropriately for the weather. We could also use some trailers to help haul equipment and materials. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Tacoma Trail Cruisers property at: 9201 Sherman Valley Rd. Map | | Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov | | Feb. 22 | | 7 to 9 p.m. | | Reiter Foothills Forest Focus Group Meeting Find out about progress to create recreation opportunities at Reiter Foothills Forest. Attend a monthly focus group meeting to learn more. Meetings generally take place the 4th Wednesday of each month. (No meeting in December due to the holidays.) | | Snohomish County Building East Public Meeting Room 3000 Rockefeller Ave. Everett | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov | | Feb. 25 | | 9 a.m. | | Samish Overlook Work Party The heavy construction work is over. Now it's time to help put the finishing touches on the newly renovated day-use area. Help plant native vegetation and spread mulch across the areas that were disturbed during construction. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Samish Overlook parking lot. Directions and more information. | | David Way 360-333-5741 david.way@dnr.wa.gov | | Feb. 25-26 | | 9 a.m. (Sat) to 1 p.m. (Sun) | | Capitol state Forest ORV Work Party-- al davis bypass Phase 2 Join volunteers from the Tacoma Trail Cruisers to continue working on the Al Davis Bypass and clearing the trail. Bring shovels, grub hoes, and work gloves. Dress appropriately for the weather. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Tacoma Trail Cruisers property at: 9201 Sherman Vally Rd. Map | | Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov |
MARCH 2012 | March 3 | | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | | Save the Date: Bradley Trails Work Party Join volunteers from Dirt Church ATV to do trail maintenance projects on the Bradley Bike Trails. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Bradley Hills Trailhead Directions | | Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov | | March 10 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov | | March 28 | | 7 to 9 p.m. | | Reiter Foothills Forest Focus Group Meeting Find out about progress to create recreation opportunities at Reiter Foothills Forest. Attend a monthly focus group meeting to learn more. Meetings generally take place the 4th Wednesday of each month. (No meeting in December due to the holidays.) | | Snohomish County Building East Public Meeting Room 3000 Rockefeller Ave. Everett | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov | | March 31 | | TBD | | Save the Date: Great Gravel Pack In ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Capitol State Forest | | Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov |
APRIL 2012 | April 14 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov | | April 25 | | 7 to 9 p.m. | | Reiter Foothills Forest Focus Group Meeting Find out about progress to create recreation opportunities at Reiter Foothills Forest. Attend a monthly focus group meeting to learn more. Meetings generally take place the 4th Wednesday of each month. (No meeting in December due to the holidays.) | | Snohomish County Building East Public Meeting Room 3000 Rockefeller Ave. Everett | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
MAY 2012 | May 5 | | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | | Save the Date: Bradley Trails Work Party Join volunteers from Dirt Church ATV to do trail maintenance projects on the Bradley Bike Trails. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Bradley Hills Trailhead Directions | | Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov | | May 12 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
JUNE 2012 | June 2 | | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | | Save the Date: Bradley Trails Work Party Join volunteers from Dirt Church ATV to do trail maintenance projects on the Bradley Bike Trails. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Bradley Hills Trailhead Directions | | Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov | | June 9 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
JULY 2012 | July 14 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
AUGUST 2012 | Aug. 11 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
SEPTEMBER 2012 | Sept. 8 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
OCTOBER 2012 | Oct. 13 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
NOVEMBER 2012 | Nov. 10 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
DECEMBER 2012 | Dec. 8 | | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | WALKER VALLEY ORV AREA WORK PARTY Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place every 2nd Saturday — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. | | Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions | | David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov |
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