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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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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Spring Birding Hike at Waikiki Springs!

Spring has sprung, and with it comes the return of many of our favorite feathered friends! Celebrate the season with us on a guided birding hike through the beautiful Waikiki Springs Conservation Area.

Saturday, June 6, 2026

National Trails Day: Stewardship in Action

Join INLC, the Northern Rockies Trail Project along with a coalition of outdoor recreation groups, trail users, and community organizations for a day dedicated to collaborative stewardship in North Idaho.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Paths Toward Belonging: Hike IV

A Philosophical Hiking Series with INLC & EWU. Join EWU Philosophy Professor Chris Kirby for the final hike at Palisades Rimrock, exploring belonging and the conservation aesthetic. Walk, notice, and reflect on how attention, relationship, and love for place shape ethical care and a deeper connection with the landscapes around

Monday, June 8, 2026

Member Informational Session #1

Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and Dishman Hills Conservancy are exploring a merger that would broaden and strengthen our collective conservation impact across the Inland Northwest. As we move into a community feedback phase, we want to hear from you.

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.