Volunteer

VOLUNTEER WITH THE TRAILS CREW

Video created by Allen Crawford, Tahoe Donner member and volunteer.

Join the Trails, Forestry and Land Management Department in their ongoing efforts to maintain the Tahoe Donner Trail System. Work alongside trail crews this summer to help repair and restore existing trails or help build new ones! Stewardship Days provide the ideal opportunity to volunteer your time while enjoying the outdoors, meeting new people and giving back to the community. Early season dates are subject to change, and some events are still to be determined.

See the trail events page for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events, dates, locations, and other details.

WHAT TO EXPECT

REGISTRATION
Register for all Stewardship Days, site visits and trail tours here. Advanced registration is preferred; walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

COST
Unless otherwise indicated, the cost to volunteer on Stewardship Days is free. Volunteer capacity is limited, so be sure to register in advance.

REQUIREMENTS
Volunteers should come dressed in long shirts, long pants, hats, sunglasses, work boots and gloves, and bring plenty of water, snacks and sunscreen. Tools will be provided; however, it is recommended to bring your own if you have shovels, McLeod tool, hoes, loppers and more handy.

COMPENSATION
High fives, new friends, exercise, complimentary drinks and snacks.

STEWARDSHIP DAYS + TOURS

ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER (ACAC)
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 | 4-7PM
Work to restore the Pony Express winter road, distribute decomposed granite for new trail construction and disperse native seeds. Learn more.
Meeting Location: New boardwalk on the east end of the ACAC parking lot.

RAWHIDE EQUESTRIAN TRAIL
THURSDAY, JUNE 29 | 4-7PM
Participate in trail improvement work on the Rawhide Equestrian Trail. Learn more.
Meeting Location: New boardwalk on east end of ACAC parking lot. Rides to the site can be provided with limited seating.

FORESTRY SITE VISIT: MEASURE T PROJECT
THURSDAY, JULY 6 | 5:30PM
Attendees are invited to learn more about fire reduction zones and measures being taken by the association and agency partners to reduce wildland fuels and increase fire safety within these areas. Please wear appropriate footwear for a walking tour. Learn more.
Meeting Location: Bermgarten Trailhead.

FORESTRY SITE VISIT: U.S. FOREST SERVICE ALDER FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT
FRIDAY, JULY 7 | 5:30PM
Attendees are invited to learn more about fire reduction zones and measures being taken by the association and agency partners to reduce wildland fuels and increase fire safety within these areas. Please wear appropriate footwear for a walking tour. Learn more.
Meeting Location: Hansel Avenue Mailboxes.

WHOOP IT UP + ASPEN STAND TRAIL
THURSDAY, JULY 13 | 4-7PM
Repair drainage issues on Whoop It Up and decommission non-sustainable sections of trail. Learn more.
Meeting Location: Intersection of Aspen Stand and Lower Whoop It Up.

McGLASHAN SPRINGS EDUCATIONAL TOUR
FRIDAY, JULY 20 | TBD
Enjoy a guided hike and learn the history of McGlashan Springs. Please wear appropriate footwear for a walking tour. Learn more.
Meeting Location: Bermgarten Trailhead.

EAST MUSTANG SALLY TO SIDEWINDER TRAIL
THURSDAY, JULY 27 | 4-7PM
Work on new trail construction from East Mustang Sally to Sidewinder. Learn more.
Meeting Location: East Mustang Sally. Ride your bike or horse or hike in; transportation to the site can be provided.

TEEWINOT TRAIL CONNECTION
THURSDAY, AUG. 10 | 4-7PM
Work on new trail construction to connect a missing section of Teewinot Trail. General maintenance to follow if time permits. Learn more.
Meeting Location: Forestry Building parking lot at 10500 Teton Way.

NATURE LOOP REPAIR
THURSDAY, AUG. 24 | 4-7PM
Get involved in Nature Loop Trail tread repair and trailhead improvements – more details to be announced online soon. Learn more.
Meeting Location: South end of the Trout Creek Rec Center parking lot, near the Nature Loop Trailhead.

GUIDED EUER VALLEY TOUR
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 | 8-11AM
Load the bus and join the staff for coffee and pastries in Euer Valley! Transportation provided allows for the accommodation of anyone with impaired mobility. There will be several stops along this driving tour to talk about the area’s history, discuss planned projects and admire all the beauty that the Euer Valley has to offer. Please wear appropriate footwear for a walking tour. Learn more.
Meeting Location: ACAC parking lot.