Through education, outreach and volunteerism, we connect people to nature and inspire a community conservation ethic.
Volunteers continue to be the lifeblood of our organization. The incredible work the Land Alliance does today could not be done without our volunteers, who support our mission while benefiting from exceptional educational, social, and fitness opportunities. To joining our amazing team of conservation stewards, please complete the form, and we will be in touch with available opportunities.
Upcoming Volunteer Activities
Sign up to make a difference by volunteering for one (or more) of these impactful activities.
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FREE a TREE Volunteer Day, Wawapek Preserve
Wednesday, June 10th, 10 AM – Help us achieve our goal of freeing 250 trees from vines by July 4th , in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary.
GET INVOLVED
Garden Steward
Our gifted Stroll Garden manager Mary Schmutz guides several tried and true volunteers during weekly volunteer stewardship sessions during the season, whose loving and expert stewardship make the Garden the special place that it is.
Educator
Volunteer to facilitating nature walks, field trips and educational activities to help children and adults gain a better understanding of and respect for the natural world.
Preserve Steward
Volunteer to help remove invasive plants and Plant native species, Document the occurrence of flora and fauna, restore and maintain trails and gardens and mark property boundaries.
Events and Administration
If you prefer to work indoors, we would appreciate your help in the office: word processing, filing, mailings or data entry. We also rely on the wonderful support of volunteers to help plan, setup, run and break down our events.
Plant Propagation
Work in our greenhouse potting and repotting plants, sowing seeds in plug trays, and tending to the seedlings.
Photographer/Videographer:
Volunteer to capture beautiful images and videos of natural areas and related activities for our publications and website.
Volunteers Spotlight
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Meet Melanie Howard: Volunteer Steward of the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Continue readingMelanie has been a committed Land Alliance volunteer for nearly five years. Her favorite place to spend time is the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden. She works there throughout the winter months to ensure the Garden is ready to welcome visitors each spring.
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Meet Tim Hanes – Another Skilled Volunteer Protecting Our Trails, Making Them Ready for Hikers to Enjoy.
Continue readingThis year, we observed a small degree of trail erosion and muddy conditions at the Smithers Connector Parcel. In some areas of the trail water would pool, ruts would form in the mud and the ground would become unstable. Luckily, we have volunteers from all walks of life with a wide array of skills.
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Meet Paul Silchenstedt – A Dedicated Volunteer for Open Space Conservation
Continue readingPaul Silchenstedt has been a dedicated volunteer with the Land Alliance for nearly five years. He has become an invaluable part of our team, and we’re incredibly grateful for the passion, skill, and reliability he brings to our organization.
Protecting and Stewarding Land Requires Volunteers.
Learn how volunteers play a crucial role in stewarding the lands we own and manage. Read the latest edition of our Saving Land Newsletter



