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!
September
2 – Women's Trail Work – Bozeman – The Dirt Concern
3 – Firewise Crevice Garden Planting – Big Sky – Grow Wild
7 – Volunteer Training Night – Bozeman – Wild Montana
9 – Community Trail Work – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
12 – Yellowstone River Cleanup – Livingston – MT Freshwater Partners
14-15 – Water Quality Monitoring – Big Sky – Gallatin River Task Force
19 – Fall Watershed Cleanup – Gallatin County – Gallatin Watershed Council
19 – Indian Ridge Trail Work Day – Gallatin Canyon – Wild Montana
26 – Hyalite Canyon Fall Cleanup – Hyalite Canyon – Friends of Hyalite
20 – Indian Ridge Trail Work Day – Gallatin Canyon – Wild Montana
TBD – River Cleanup – Paradise Valley – Gallatin River Task Force
Tuesdays:
Triple Tree Watering – Bozeman – Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Mondays:
Trail Work Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
Thursdays:
Trail Dig Days – Bozeman (alternating) – The Dirt Concern (SWMMBA chapter)
Want your volunteer event listed? Sure thing! Email [email protected] your event details, and we'll help get the word out!
