The Mountaineers
Happy Earth Day, Mountaineers! There are so many ways to celebrate this marvelous planet that we inhabit. Being a good steward of the environment is a great way to show that you care, and if you need some specific ideas of things you can do in the coming weeks, we’ve got you covered.
Upcoming Stewardship Opportunities
Are you looking for opportunities to give back and get your hands dirty? Consider signing up for one of our upcoming stewardship opportunities! Join us to remove invasive species or help with trail maintenance. No experience is necessary and all tools are provided, though you’ll want to dress for muddy and brushy conditions (boots and long pants). These activities are free to both members and non-members, please register on the activity page. If you have any questions about a specific stewardship activity, feel free to reach out to info@mountaineers.org or the activity leader:
- Stewardship half days at Shadow Lake Nature Preserve (Renton): Sat Apr 24 ,Tue Apr 27, Sat May 1, Sat May 8, Sat May 15, Sat May 22
- Stewardship half days at Lackamas Flats (Yelm): Sat May 1, Wed May 5, Sat, May 15, Wed May 26
- Stewardship half day at Powell Creek Complex (Yelm): Wed, Apr 28
- Stewardship at Wynoochee Lake (Olympic National Forest) with WTA, do one or two days! Sat May 1, Sun May 2
- Stewardship at Carbon River Road (NW corner of Mount Rainier): Sun, May 9
- Stewardship Half Day at South Muck Creek (Eatonville): Wed May 12
- Stewardship at Glacial Heritage Preserve (near Grand Mound): Fri May 14
- Stewardship half day at Mount Rainier Gateway Reserve (near DuPont): Wed May 19
Leave No Trace Practices
If you’d like a refresher on LNT principles and have time for some light reading (or a couple of short, informative videos), check out these blogs:
- Watch our Low-Impact Recreation Skills videos
- How To: Reduce your Backcountry Bathroom Use Impact
- Leave No Trace Tips for New Hikers
- Leave No Trace: Rappel and Belay Stations in the Alpine
- How To: Implement Low Impact Recreation Skills
- Be an Outdoor Ambassador: How to Implement Low Impact Recreation
Low-Impact Recreation Skills Course
Looking for more? Test your Low Impact Recreation Skills with our free eLearning Course and earn a badge! In this go-at-your-own-pace course, you’ll learn low impact skills that you can use whenever you’re outdoors.
Get Informed and Engage Your Legislators
The best way you can help preserve our public lands for future generations is by advocating for them. Get informed, learn how you can make a difference, and make your voice heard with these tools:
Protecting Public Lands 101 eLearning Course
In this eLearning course, we’ll break down the basics of our national public lands system and how you can step up to protect the outdoor experience. We’ll discuss: primary land management agencies, conservation designations, conservation laws, and how to take action. This course typically takes about 50 minutes to complete, but your impact can last a lifetime.
Sign up for the Conservation Currents Newsletter
This monthly enewsletter is a great way to stay in-the-know and take action. We report on issues affecting public lands and share opportunities to engage in advocacy, responsible recreation, and stewardship.
Read our Conservation Blogs
Deep-dive into conservation and advocacy issues, learn about The Mountaineers latest advocacy work, and discover new opportunities to get engaged with our conservation blogs.
Explore Braided River Titles
Did you know that Mountaineer Books has a conservation imprint specifically dedicated to showcase and protect western North American public lands? Braided River seeks to inspire people to protect wild places through images and stories that change perspectives. Known for stunning photography and impactful stories, Braided River is an excellent resource for conservation-minded book lovers.
