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!
April
10 – Iris and Peony Planting Party – Bozeman – Eagle Mount
11– Helena Earth Day Spring Cleanup – Helena – Wild Montana
16 – Highland Glen Cleanup – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
16 – Restoration Thursday – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
23 – Restoration Thursday – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
24 – Tree Planting – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
25 – Missouri Headwaters Cleanup Day – Three Forks – Montana State Parks Foundation
25 – Wild Horse Island Thinning Project – Big Arm, MT – Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
25 – Earth Day Flathead River Cleanup — Columbia Falls – Wild Montana
25 – Big Hole Fishing Access Site Cleanup — Divide, MT – Wild Montana
25-30 – CleanUp Week – Bozeman – City of Bozeman
30 – Restoration Thursday – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
May
1-3 – CleanUp Week – Bozeman – City of Bozeman
2 – Kading Trail Maintenance – Gardiner – Wild Montana
7 – Bozeman Dog Poop Cleanup – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
7 – Restoration Thursday – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
8 – MTB Skills Course Trail Maintenance – Bozeman – Eagle Mount
14 – Restoration Thursday – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
16 – Gallatin Watershed Cleanup – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
21 – Restoration Thursday – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
28 – Restoration Thursday – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
30 – Gallatin County Regional Park Trail Work – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
TBD – Spring Cleanup – Hyalite – Friends of Hyalite
TBD – River Cleanup – Gallatin Valley – Gallatin River Task Force
June
6 – Junior Trail Ambassador Day — Hyalite —Wild Montana
6 – Lava Lake Trail Maintenance Day at Lava Lake — Gallatin Canyon — Wild Montana
7 – Big Creek Trail Maintenance Day — Livingston — Wild Montana
12 – Garden Party Prep for Western Rendezvous — Bozeman — Eagle Mount
TBD – Gallatin Cleanup – Four Corners– Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited
TBD – Weed Pull – Big Sky – Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWWMBA chapter)
Sundays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWWMBA chapter)
July
28 & 29 –Trail Days – Big Sky – Trail Dogs (SWWMBA chapter)
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWWMBA chapter)
Saturdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWWMBA chapter)
August
4 & 5 –Trail Days – Big Sky – Trail Dogs (SWWMBA chapter)
11 & 12 – Trail Days – Big Sky – Trail Dogs (SWWMBA chapter)
22 – Gallatin Watershed Cleanup – Bozeman – Gallatin Watershed Council
TBD – Lower Madison Cleanup – Norris – Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWWMBA chapter)
Saturdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWWMBA chapter)
September
12 – Yellowstone River Cleanup – Livingston – MT Freshwater Partners
TBD – River Cleanup – Paradise Valley – Gallatin River Task Force
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWWMBA chapter)
Saturdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWWMBA chapter)
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