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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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May 16, 2026

Nature’s Remedy: A Live Outdoor Plant Identification Game at Waikiki! Saturday, May 16

Join Alana Livingston and Wander Spokane at Waikiki Springs for a wildly fun, hands-on adventure where families, friends, and curious explorers learn to recognize useful plants in their natural environment — all through a 2-hour interactive game.

May 16, 2026

John C Pointner/Cougar Bay Hike

Join volunteer hike docent Mark Merhab on a guided hike through Cougar Bay Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 16, starting at 10 am.

May 16, 2026

Palisades Wildflower Walk with Dr. Becky Brown

Join us on Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 AM for a beautiful morning of learning and exploration at Palisades Park with Dr. Becky Brown, Botany Professor at Eastern Washington University. Dr. Brown will introduce us to the unique botanical treasures that make Palisades such a special place.

May 17, 2026

Paths Toward Belonging: Hike III

Join our Philosophical Hiking Series with INLC & EWU. Explore attunement and embodied awareness. Slow down, notice, and move with the landscape, practicing reflection through the body as we discover how to live in harmony with the world around us.

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.