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.

2025 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.

2025 STEWARDSHIP DAYS + TOURS

GUIDED HIKE AROUND MCGLASHAN SPRINGS WITH TD FORESTRY MANAGER 
Friday, April 25 | 3-4:30PM
Meeting Location: Bermgarten Trailhead
Join us for a guided mellow hike around Bermgarten and McGlashan springs where you will learn how to identify trees, learn about past and present forestry projects and get to know your Tahoe Donner Forestry staff.
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CELEBRATE TRAILS DAY! 
Saturday, April 26 | 11AM-2PM
Meeting Location: Bermgarten Trailhead
Join us for a meet and greet event along the Trout Creek paved bike path to help us celebrate trails! This event is sponsored by Rails to Trails and will be hosted by members of the Tahoe Donner Association Trails and Open Space Committee.
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GUIDED WILDFLOWER TOUR 
Friday, June 27 | 8-11AM
Meeting Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center
Back by popular demand! Join us for our 3rd annual wildflower tour, led by our 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.
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GUIDED BIRDING TRIP TO EUER VALLEY
Wednesday, July 9 | 8-11AM
Meeting Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center
Dust off those binoculars and spotting scopes and join us for a guided birding trip where we will learn from local expert and founder of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences. Bring Binoculars, bug spray, water, hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes.
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TEEWINOT TRAIL REALIGNMENT
Thursday, August 7 | 4-7PM
Meeting Location: Glacier Way Trailhead
Help us realign the top of Teewinot Trail near the Glacier Way Trailhead. This is the perfect opportunity to meet your professional and talented in-house trail crew and staff. Hard hats are required (provided), and bike helmets are allowed.
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CINNAMON TWIST MISSING LINK CONNECTION
Thursday, September 11 | 4-7PM
Meeting Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center
Help us finish the missing link connection of Cinnamon Twist. Hard hats are required (provided), and bike helmets are allowed.
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TRUCKEE RIVER DAY
Sunday, October 19 | 9-11AM
Annual tree planting at Tahoe Donner Association – Hosted by the Truckee River Watershed Council.

GUIDED COYOTE CROSSING PROJECT EUER VALLEY TOUR
DATE TBD
Meeting Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center
Join us for a ribbon-cutting event at the Coyote Crossing bridge and boardwalk viewing party.
  
Register for all Trails events today!