The Nature Conservancy. Protecting nature. Preserving life.™

Join Conservancy staff and other volunteers for restoration projects at Conservancy preserves around the state. Be ready to be active and dress for the weather! Occasionally, an indoor work party is held in our office to help with activities such as large mailing projects.

For more information or to sign up for a volunteer work party, please contact Julie Edwards, volunteer coordinator, julie.edwards@tnc.org or (206) 343-4345 ext 381. 

Weed Control at Moses Coulee and McCartney Creek

June 2 and June 9
Douglas County

Join The Nature Conservancy on June 2 and June 9 to help control weeds at our Moses Coulee and Douglas Creek Preserves. This will involve herbicide application to Dalmation Toadflax and Diffuse Knapweed, which are noxious weeds that outcompete native species and reduce native plant species diversity. A large mix of native plant species is necessary for a healthy and more resilient habitat. For safety reasons we discourage bringing minors along on these events and ask that volunteers wear long sleeves and pants to minimize contact with herbicide. We provide gloves and eye wear. Work party hours are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. To sign up, please contact Liz Johnson.

Ongoing Prairie Restoration

Every Tuesday and one Saturday a month
Thurston County

Join other volunteers in restoring the South Sound prairies. Pull invasive plants, help with seed cleaning and other tasks as needed, depending on the season and current projects underway. New faces always welcome! Work days are held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on one Saturday each month. For directions, date confirmation and more information on prairie work days, contact Audrey Lamb of Center for Natural Lands Management at ssvolunteers@cnlm.org.