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.
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 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.
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Meet Dorothy Schmidt – Supporting Habitat Restoration at Shore Road Sanctuary
Continue readingDorothy Schmidt is an extremely committed volunteer. She is an integral part of keeping the Land Alliance’s Shore Road Sanctuary clean and healthy for wildlife.
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
Volunteers for Open Space News & Updates
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The Need for Seeds: Over 6,000 Plants Grown from Seed at Our Wawapek Greenhouse
Continue readingIn a world challenged by more frequent natural disasters, the need for collecting and saving native seeds grows more important every day. Collecting native seeds is important for restoring ecosystems, supporting local wildlife, creating resilient landscapes and promoting biodiversity.
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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.




