How can I get involved?
There are lots of ways you can support TKO and Oregon’s trails! Some examples are: joining a Trail Party, donating, volunteering as a Trail Ambassador, donating, contributing to a committee (communications, DEI, stewardship, etc.), helping to maintain & improve Oregonhikers.org, and writing for our blog. Whatever your interests and abilities are, we would love to have you on the team! Check out our get involved page here to learn more.
What’s a Trail Party?
Trail Parties are TKO’s volunteer trail stewardship opportunities. These events involve on-trail stewardship projects (such as improving trail surface or building rock walls), hard hats and tools, and a good bit of dirt. These events are free, open to the public, and do not require any previous experience unless otherwise noted in the event description.
What are Trail Ambassadors?
Trail Ambassadors are volunteers who support Oregon’s trails by engaging with trail users around topics like Leave No Trace, hiking safety, trail stewardship, and more. They come in two types: Trailhead Ambassadors, who set up a table at popular trailheads and engage with people before and after they head out on their adventures, and Wilderness Ambassadors, who engage with trail users while out hiking on Wilderness trails. Learn more about our Trail Ambassador program and get started here.