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Every acre we protect is possible because of people like you. As a volunteer with Inland Northwest Land Conservancy, you help conserve land and water, support wildlife habitat, and strengthen the connection between people and the land. Whether you prefer hands-on fieldwork, community events & hikes, or skills-based opportunities, there’s a place for you on our team. Join us in creating lasting impact across our region.

We invite you to join us to help protect our lands and waters. Contact us to attend a volunteer orientation or contact Ben Sprague to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Outreach & Events

Tabling, event assistance, public engagement, and more

Field Work

Land steward program, habitat restoration, plant native species, trail work and more

Hike Docent

Lead hikes, support youth, share ecological and conservation knowledge

Skills Support

Writing, photography, GIS, research, admin, and other specialized skills

Interested in Volunteering?

Contact us and we’ll get you signed up for a volunteer orientation. Learn which opportunities are the best fit for you.

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Meet Our Volunteers

These are just some of the 200 volunteers who work with the Conservancy to protect lands and waters across the Inland Northwest.

Joe moved to Spokane from Missoula, Montana, while studying wildlife biology at the University of Montana. He has a love of the land and history to share.

Joe SpitzHike Docent

Brenda is a veterinarian by trade and an avid birder. She loves to hike and photograph all birds and mammals but is especially interested in owls.

Brenda DayLand Steward and Hike Docent

Judy has a knack for connecting with people and is an office superstar and tables at INLC events.

Judy StafstromOffice Superstar

Rick loves to introduce people to the beauty and diversity of the Inland Northwest's natural environment, along with its plants, wildlife, geology, and cultural history.

Rick HosmerHike Docent

Upcoming Events

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April 23, 2026

Seasonal Bird Walks at Glen Tana

Explore Glen Tana on a guided birding hike led by hike docent and birder Brenda Day, in partnership with the Spokane Audubon Society.

April 23, 2026

Native Plant Potting at Glen Tana

Join us on Thursday, April 23 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM as we continue the season’s Native Plant Potting efforts with another hands-on, feel-good volunteer day at our expanding Native Plant Nursery!

April 24, 2026

City Nature Challenge Hike at GlenTana!

Join us on the land for some citizen science! The City Nature Challenge is a great way to get started in citizen science, and contribute to a world-wide challenge to collect field data! No experience needed. Just bring your phone, loaded up with iNaturalist, and hike docent Brenda Day will

April 25, 2026

Palisades Park Spring Clean-up

Join INLC and Friends of Palisades for our seasonal trail clean-up at Palisades City Park—help care for one of our community’s favorite gems!

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.