Around Montana, the season of giving doesn’t quite line up with the holidays. Instead, it kicks into full swing when the weather warms up. And we’re not talking about gifts wrapped with a bow, but rather the countless opportunities to get outside and lend a hand to the nonprofits working hard to keep our outdoor spaces in top shape all season long. From recurring weekly trail days and river cleanups to larger, can’t-miss annual events, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved. That said, it can be tough to keep track of what’s happening when, and which cleanups to circle on the calendar.
Consider this your one-stop-shop for outdoor volunteering this season. Scan your schedule, find a day that works, and pick your project—whether it’s digging trail, picking up litter, or maintaining access sites. There’s plenty to be done, so get after it!
June 2 – Firewise Garden Planting – Big Sky – Grow Wild3 – Community Garden Cleanup – Manhattan – Gallatin Conservation District
4 – Restoration Thursday – Manhattan – Gallatin Watershed Council
4 – Tree Wrapping – Four Corners – Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve5 – Firewise Garden Planting – Big Sky – Grow Wild
6 – Junior Trail Ambassador Day — Hyalite —Wild Montana
6 – Lava Lake Trail Maintenance Day — Gallatin Canyon — Wild Montana
6 – Jackleg Fence Building – Hyalite Canyon – Friends of Hyalite
6 – National Trails Day – Ennis – Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association
6 – Silver Run Trail Work – Red Lodge – Beartooth Trails
7 – Big Creek Trail Maintenance Day — Livingston — Wild Montana9 – Trail Ambassador Volunteer Tabling – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust12 – Planting at BASE – Big Sky – Grow Wild
12 – Garden Party Prep for Western Rendezvous — Bozeman — Eagle Mount
13 – Gallatin River Weed Pull – Gallatin Canyon – Grow Wild
14 – Crail Gardens Planting Workday – Big Sky – Grow Wild
16 – Triple Tree Watering – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
16 – Women's Dig Event – Bozeman – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
17 – Community Trail Work – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
18 – BOB Planting Day – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
20 – Coal Miners Park Trail Work – Red Lodge – Bearooth Trails
23 – Triple Tree Watering – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
23 – Community Park Weed Pull – Big Sky – Grow Wild
26 – Day of Action – Gallatin, Park, Madison, Meagher Counties – Greater Gallatin
27 – Dome Mountain Cleanup – Livingston – Park County Rod & Gun Club
30 – Triple Tree Watering – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Tuesdays:
Trail Work Tuesday – Red Lodge – Beartooth Trails
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
Sundays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
July
1 – Trail Ambassador Volunteer Tabling – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
10-12 – Lion Head Trailwork – Madison County – SWMMBA
11 – Livingston Peak Weed Pull – Livingston – Park County Environmental Council
15 – Community Trail Work – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
19 – Trail Ambassador Volunteer Tabling – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
29 – Community Trail Work – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
28 & 29 – Trail Days – Big Sky – Trail Dogs (SWMMBA chapter)
Tuesdays:
Triple Tree Watering – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
Saturdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
August
1 – Paint the Moser Cabin & Barn – Hyalite Canyon – Friends of Hyalite
1 – Spotted Dog Fence Pull – Deer Lodge – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
4 & 5 –Trail Days – Big Sky – Trail Dogs (SWMMBA chapter)
8 – Trail Ambassador Volunteer Tabling – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
11 & 12 – Trail Days – Big Sky – Trail Dogs (SWMMBA chapter)
12 – Community Trail Work – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
13 – Women's Dig Event – Bozeman – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
15 – Lower Madison Clean Up – Norris – Madison Gallatin Trout Unlimited
22 – Gallatin Watershed Cleanup – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
26 – Community Trail Work – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
27 – Graffiti Painting Cover Up – Hyalite Canyon – Friends of Hyalite
Tuesdays:
Triple Tree Watering – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
Saturdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
September
9 – Community Trail Work – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
12 – Yellowstone River Cleanup – Livingston – MT Freshwater Partners
26 – Hyalite Canyon Fall Cleanup – Hyalite Canyon – Friends of Hyalite
TBD – River Cleanup – Paradise Valley – Gallatin River Task Force
Tuesdays:
Triple Tree Watering – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
Saturdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
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