get involved!

Our stewardship trips offer a unique experience to give back to the Great Burn ecosystem. We offer both stewardship and educational trips every year. Stewardship trips are typically weed pulls, campsite cleanup, wildlife scouting, or trail maintenance. Educational trips usually are tailored to improving a set skill, or introducing folks to the backcountry for the first time.

Day in the Life

Our volunteer trips are informal and fun! Whether you’re an experienced or first-time backpacker, GBCA volunteer projects offer a great way to experience the wild Great Burn ecosystem. Typically, volunteer project participants will meet at the GBCA office or trailhead. After a trip and safety debrief and any gear/weight re-shuffling, we’ll hit the trail. Depending on the project, work may start the first or second day, but we will always provide a good mix of work, hike, and downtime.

Trip Costs

Great Burn Conservation Alliance trips are FREE.

Each volunteer will be required to make a 100% refundable deposit to secure a trip spot. The cost of the deposit is $50, which will be returned if you cancel at least 3 weeks before your scheduled trip or once you attend the trip. 

A lot of planning goes into these trips, and we need to make sure you’re committed! If you are unable to make a deposit, please reach out to Hayley@greatburn.org