Oxbow Center Volunteer Application

Ages: 14+ or 13 and under with a trusted adult

When: The 2nd Saturday of each month

What to Expect: Get ready for a hands-on day of conservation work in Oxbow’s riparian forest along the beautiful Snoqualmie River! You’ll play a crucial role in restoring the landscape by removing invasive weeds, planting native trees, and protecting and caring for our future forests all while enjoying a rewarding day of physical work in a beautiful natural setting.

Your Impact: You’re doing more than just pulling weeds and planting trees—you’re nurturing healthy ecosystems!
Your work helps:

• Restore salmon habitats, which also supports orca populations
• Improve air and water quality for our community
• Create a healthier forest and river for generations to come

Ages: 18+ for independent shifts. 16+ for staff-led shifts or 15 and under accompanied by a trusted adult. 

Where: Meet at the grey barn (Park in the Plant Stand parking lots)

What to Expect: Help our conservation team with ecological restoration and research projects while learning all about native plants, restoration techniques, and how we conserve and support our farms and ecosystems. You will remove invasive weeds, plant native trees and shrubs, care for and protect our youngest forests, and support our monitoring efforts. You will be hiking, bushwhacking, digging, and generally getting dirty, muddy, and sweaty in all weather conditions.

Your Impact: You’re doing more than just pulling weeds and planting trees—you’re nurturing healthy ecosystems!

Your work helps:

• Restore salmon habitats, which also supports orca populations
• Improve air and water quality for our community
• Create a healthier forest for generations to come

Volunteer groups can help us to complete our planting and invasive weed removal as well as maintenance of our restoration sites. Once an application is received, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to see if your group availability and size match our current or future projects