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 and sign-up HERE.
2026 STEWARDSHIP DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Join the 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. See below for a complete list of dates, locations and details, and sign-up HERE.
*Early-season dates are subject to change. Some events and dates are still TBD.
WHAT TO EXPECT
REGISTRATION
Register online – 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 or other protective eyewear, work boots and gloves. Bring plenty of water, snacks, bug spray and sunscreen. Tools will be provided; however, it is recommended that you bring your own if you have shovels, a McLeod tool, hoes, loppers and more handy tools. Hard hats (provided) or bike helmets may be required.
COMPENSATION
High fives, new friends, exercise, complimentary drinks and snacks.
2026 STEWARDSHIP DAYS + TOURS
2026 CELEBRATE TRAILS DAY!
Saturday, April 25 | 10AM-2PM | Sign Up
Hosted By: TDA Trails Team and Trails + Open Space Committee (TOS) members
Meeting Location: Trout Creek Paved Path Trailhead on Northwoods Blvd.
Celebrate Trails Day! Learn about Tahoe Donner Trails, and take a stroll on the paved bike path. Meet the TOS committee members. Enjoy a free nonalcoholic beverage, sponsored by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
NORTH TAHOE DONNER FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT TOUR AND TRAIL UPDATE
Wednesday, May 6 | 3-5PM | Sign Up
Learning Opportunity! Meet the Land Management Team and join us on a guided tour of the fuels reduction project along the East Perimeter Trail. This will take place during the regularly scheduled Trails and Open Space Meeting.
COYOTE CROSSING PROJECT UPDATE AND EUER VALLEY RESTORATION PHASE 2 PROJECT SITE VISIT
Wednesday, June 3 | 3-5PM | Sign Up
Meet the Land Management Team. Learn about Coyote Crossing Bridge/Boardwalk project and learn about the next phase of Euer Valley restoration projects. Sign Up’s Mandatory. Limited Seating.
GUIDED WILDFLOWER TOUR
Friday, June 5 | 8:30-11AM | Sign Up
Back by popular demand! Join us for our Annual Wildflower Tour led by our very own resident expert and botanist. This is a slow meander to learn how to identify the flora of Tahoe Donner. Slow off-trail walking on uneven terrain is expected.
NATURE LOOP BOARDWALK STAINING
Thursday, June 11 | 4-7PM | Sign Up
Help the Tahoe Donner Association Trail Crew stain the boardwalks on the Nature Loop. Meet at the intersection of Baden and Baden off of Zermatt.
NATURE LOOP BOARDWALK STAINING
Thursday, June 18 | 4-7PM | Sign Up
Help the Tahoe Donner Association Trail Crew stain the boardwalks on the Nature Loop. Meet at the intersection of Baden and Baden off of Zermatt.
ACAC BOARDWALK STAINING
Wednesday, July 15 | 4-7PM | Sign Up
Come meet the trail crew and help them stain and maintain the boardwalk at ACAC. No experience necessary!
GLACIER WAY TRAILHEAD AND INTERPRETIVE TRAIL PROJECT TOUR
Wednesday, Aug. 5 | 3-5PM | Sign Up
Join us for a guided hike around the new Glacier Way Interpretive Trail.
TAHOE DONNER PORTION OF THE NEVADA AND PLACER CO. COOPERATIVE LANDSCAPE RESILIENCE PROJECT. – CALFIRE GRANT PROJECT
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 5-6:30PM | Sign Up
Learn from the Land Management staff about what went into site prep, mastication and progression of past plantation planting.
TRUCKEE RIVER DAY
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 9AM-2PM | Sign Up
Celebrate the 31st Annual Truckee River Day!