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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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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Seasonal Bird Walks at the Glen Tana INLC Property

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

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Waikiki Wetland Restoration Prep – Fence Out, Wetland In – Day Two!

Join INLC and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday June 25 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM for day two of pulling down an old chain-link fence and clearing the way for wetland restoration.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Morning at Saltese Wetlands: Learning, Birding & a Guided Meander

Join the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and Regional Water Resources Specialist Ian Barnes for a relaxed and engaging morning at Saltese Wetlands, featuring an educational presentation followed by a casual guided meander through the conservation area.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Waikiki Nature Preserve Hike

Please join hike docents Chris Moore and Joe Spitz for an easy four-mile hike in one of Spokane’s hidden natural gems on Saturday, July 11, starting at 9:00 am.

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.