Sign Up for Volunteer Opportunities Near North Bend, Washington
Give Back to the Public Lands You Love
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering on some of the most iconic trails and recreation areas near Seattle. Join the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and our partners on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for a morning of trail work and habitat restoration in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley, located near North Bend about one hour east of Seattle and one hour west of Cle Elum.
Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or trying trail work for the first time, there’s a project for every skill level.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Trail Work: 9 a.m. – Noon (multiple locations – see below)
Followed by a Cheers for Volunteers celebration at Tanner Landing Park in North Bend
Registration required; volunteer spaces are limited so sign up today!
Sign Up for a Trail Work Project
National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, bringing people together across the country to care for parks, trails, and recreation areas. This year, the Greenway Trust is hosting six volunteer stewardship projects near North Bend, Washington, where volunteers will help care for some of the region’s most beloved outdoor spaces.
Trail work takes many forms! Caring for trails is about more than the surface beneath our feet — it’s about maintaining sustainable recreation areas where people can enjoy the outdoors while protecting the forests, rivers, and wildlife that make these places special. Projects may include trail maintenance, trailhead and picnic area improvements, litter cleanup, brushing overgrown vegetation, removing non-native weeds, and other forms of habitat restoration. Every task plays a role in keeping public lands healthy and accessible for people while supporting the plants, animals, and habitats that call these landscapes home.
The map below provides an overview of where each site is located. Choose the one that’s right for you and register early as space is limited! Scroll down to learn more about each project and sign up.
Mount Si Trailhead
Help care for one of Washington’s most popular hiking destinations! Volunteers will remove non-native blackberry along the ADA-accessible loop trail at Mount Si Trailhead, helping to improve the surrounding habitat and keep this iconic area in great shape for the thousands of hikers who visit each year.
Don’t let this trail’s reputation scare you! Most work will take place on flat terrain with minimal hiking required.
Little Si Trailhead
Help care for Little Si, the beloved smaller companion to nearby Mount Si. This volunteer project is a great fit for all experience levels, with most work taking place within a few hundred feet of the trailhead on flat terrain with minimal hiking. Volunteers will help remove non-native blackberry and restore healthier habitat around the trailhead, supporting the plants and wildlife that call this landscape home while caring for a popular place for people to explore.
Mine Creek Day Use Area
Help care for this beautiful recreation site along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. Volunteers will remove encroaching vegetation along the Mine Creek loop trail, river access trails, and picnic areas, keeping this scenic destination welcoming and accessible for visitors. This project is open to all experience levels with most work taking place on flat terrain within a quarter mile of the trailhead.
Pratt River Bar Trail
Come lend a hand at Pratt Bar, a beautiful day-use area along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Volunteers will help remove non-native blackberry along the access trail, as well as take care of any brushing and litter cleanup needed to restore the site to a better state for people and wildlife alike.
Camp Brown Day Use Area
Come lend a hand at Camp Brown, a scenic picnic and river access area along the Wild & Scenic Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. Volunteers will help maintain the ADA-accessible loop trail and picnic areas by removing encroaching vegetation and caring for this special recreation site. This project is open to all experience levels with minimal hiking required.
Middle Fork Trailhead
The Middle Fork Trailhead is a popular starting point for hiking and other outdoor adventures, with trails leading into lush forests, along rivers, and toward the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Volunteers will help maintain this important recreation area by removing encroaching vegetation, caring for the kiosk and parking area, cleaning up picnic sites, and keeping connector trails in good shape.
Cheers for Volunteers Afterparty
After a rewarding morning outdoors, celebrate your impact with fellow volunteers at Tanner Landing Park in North Bend.
As a thank you for giving your time, you’ll enjoy:
- Time to connect with fellow volunteers, Greenway Staff, partners, and community members
- Free lunch!
- Prize drawings featuring items from REI and the Greenway Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Held each September, it brings together thousands of volunteers to care for parks, forests, trails, rivers, and other outdoor spaces. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust celebrates National Public Lands Day each year by hosting volunteer trail work and stewardship projects near Seattle and Cle Elum (typically alternating years) in partnership with public land agencies.
No! Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome. Greenway Trust staff and volunteer leaders will provide the tools, instruction, and safety information you need. Whether it’s your first stewardship event or you’ve been out numerous times, we’d love to have you join us.
Trail work takes many forms! Caring for public lands is about more than maintaining the trail surface — it’s about caring for the landscapes around us and creating sustainable places where people can enjoy the outdoors while supporting healthy ecosystems. Projects may include trail maintenance, trailhead and picnic area improvements, litter cleanup, brushing vegetation, removing invasive weeds, and habitat restoration. Every task helps keep recreation areas accessible, safe, and enjoyable while supporting healthier forests, rivers, and wildlife habitat for generations to come.
All projects this year will require minimal hiking and be mostly on flat ground with light duty tasks available as needed. If you have any questions or concerns about your ability to participate, please feel free to reach out to volunteer@mtsgreenway.org.
Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or hiking boots that you don’t mind getting dirty. Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen, layers, snacks, and a reusable water bottle with plenty of water (at least 3 liters). We’ll provide the necessary tools, gloves, and some light snacks. Lunch will be provided back at our Cheers for Volunteers celebration at Tanner Landing (see you there!).
Our work is centered in the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: 1.5 million acres stretching from Seattle to Ellensburg along the I-90 corridor. This year’s volunteer projects take place at popular recreation areas near North Bend and in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley, including Mount Si, Little Si, Pratt Bar, Mine Creek, Camp Brown, and the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail – all located about 40 minutes to an hour east of Seattle and about an hour west of Cle Elum.
Yes! Our trail work events are open to anyone age 14 and up. Looking to bring younger kids? Check out our habitat restoration events, which are open to all ages!
After the projects wrap up, volunteers are invited to our Cheers for Volunteers celebration at Tanner Landing in North Bend. Enjoy a free lunch, prize drawings, and the opportunity to celebrate the collective impact we’ve made together.
If you had a fun time, we highly encourage you to tell your friends and sign up for another event! We also suggest you check whether your employer matches donations or volunteer time to maximize your impact.
Our National Public Lands Day volunteer events are held rain or shine unless hazardous weather or extreme smoke creates unsafe conditions. If weather requires any changes, we’ll contact all registered volunteers in advance.
Yes! These events can earn you a stamp in your Volunteer Passport in the National Public Lands Day space. Already collected 5 or 10 stamps in your passport? Come to the Greenway Trust table at Tanner Landing to collect your Greenway bandana (5 stamps) or engraved Stanley (10 stamps). New to our passport program? You can pick up a blank copy at the event as well!
This event is supported in part by:
