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Our stewardship projects offer a unique experience to give back to the Great Burn ecosystem. On a trip with GBCA, expect to learn more about the history and landscape, experience the special wild spaces the Great Burn has to offer, and engage in valuable stewardship work to give back to the land we love so much.

Click, drag, and zoom to explore the volunteer trips you can join this summer! Click on a trail to see trip information, and click the link at the bottom of the pop-up to visit that trip’s page.

Want to Learn More?

Our volunteer projects 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.

Want to get a feel for a “Day in the Life”? Check out our blog below. Have more questions? Head on over to our Volunteer Information and FAQ page.

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 volunteer@greatburn.org