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Hike Docent Program

Interested in becoming one of the Conservancy’s volunteer hike leaders? Conservation is fueled by connecting people to the lands and waters throughout the Inland Northwest, and now YOU can be an instrumental part in that. Learn more about how to become a hike docent below or contact us and attend a Volunteer Orientation to learn more and get started.

How to Become a Hike Leader (Docent)

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Volunteer Orientation

Your first step is to attend a Volunteer Orientation. Get started by contacting Ben Sprague to express your interest, or fill out the form below and we’ll help get you registered.

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Log in to the Portal

After the training, you’ll receive a passcode to log in to our Hike Docent website portal. Here, you will have access to everything you need to schedule a hike and get started.

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Register to Lead a Hike

Submit requests for hikes YOU want to lead. To make the program fit best with your schedule, you get to choose when and where your hikes take place.

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Lead Hikes on Conserved Lands

Palisades
Waikiki Nature Preserve
Saltese Uplands
Antoine Peak
English Point
Slavin Wetlands
Liberty Lake Cedars
Cougar Bay Nature Preserve
Mica Peak
and more!

Upcoming Events

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February 8, 2026

Glen Tana Guided Winter Walk

Join Hike Docent Alana Livingston for a 3+ mile guided, moderate hike through the Glen Tana Conservation Area, a largely wild stretch of land along the Little Spokane River currently opening up for thoughtful exploration. We’ll be on trails that offer varied terrain and an opportunity to be present with

February 18, 2026

Volunteer Orientation

This training will cover who we are and what we do, current and future volunteer opportunities, and what to expect as a volunteer. Curious about becoming a Hike Docent or Land Steward? Stick around for the introductory training for the program and learn the tools to get started.

February 21, 2026

Wildlife & Wetlands: A Guided Hike at Slavin Conservation Area

Explore the James T. Slavin Conservation Area on a guided birding hike, led by hike docent Rick Hosmer in partnership with birding experts from the Spokane Audubon Society

February 22, 2026

Glen Tana (Rattlesnake Ridge) & Waikiki Springs Hike

Join Hike Docent Joe Spitz for a guided walk exploring Glen Tana and Waikiki Springs, two neighboring properties along the Little Spokane River with a shared history and deep connection to the surrounding landscape.

Building on Local Park History

It's In Our Nature

We’re building on local parks history and have a bold vision for access to the outdoors. One that will last our community for the next 100 years and beyond.

Where We Work

We protect a variety of private and public land throughout the Inland Northwest. To find out more about our project areas, check out Where We Work.