Dee Ann Kline Parkinson
As Mountaineers, we enjoy thousands of miles of trails and waterways throughout our public lands. We must set a compelling example as principled stewards who are willing to work hard to maintain the lands we enjoy. That's why our Olympia Branch is challenging you to dedicate one day (or more!) this year to stewarding our public lands. This challenge is a great way to give back to our outdoor playgrounds and meet a vibrant community of volunteers.
We offer a variety of stewardship outings every month in coordination with our Stewardship Partners. Stewardship Partners are organizations that post stewardship activities on our website. The activities sometimes are led by a representative from the partner organization, and sometimes co-led by Mountaineers leaders.
In addition to what's available on our website there a ton of opportunities to give back through many local stewardship and conservation-based organizations. The organizations listed under 'Local Stewardship Organizations' do not post opportunities on The Mountaineers website, but you can sign up directly through their websites and document your hours on our Mountaineers Stewardship Form to receive Stewardship Credit. Follow the links below to discover even more opportunities to answer the challenge and give back!
Stewardship Partner Organizations
Capitol Land Trust
Capitol Land Trust schedules work parties at least weekly on properties in Mason and Thurston Counties.
Washington Trails Association (WTA)
The WTA offers trail maintenance opportunities throughout the Northwest.
Olympic National Park
Volunteer for Matt Albright Native Plant Center. Activities include native plant repotting, seed collection, and other essential nursery functions.
Center for Natural Land Management
Prairie habitat protection and restoration on south sound prairies. And natural resources studies and monitoring, amphibian monitoring
Center for Natural Land Management
Nisqually Land Trust
Opportunities at Nisqually include Eye on Nature - a teaching opportunity for kids.
Mount rainier national park
Many opportunities through the season and around the park
local stewardship organizations
- Backcountry Horsemen of Washington
- Gray's Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Mount St. Helens
- Native Plant Salvage Foundation
- Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
- Olympia Parks and Recreation
- South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group
- South Sound Estuary Association
- Stream Team
- Thurston County Conservation District
- US Forest Service/Olympic National Forest
- University of Washington Meadow Watch
- Washington State Parks and Recreation
Learn About our Stewardship Partner Organizations
Stewardship Report Form
After you've completed your day of service with a non- Mountaineers activity, record your hours on the Stewardship Report Form to get credit and help us acknowledge your contribution!
