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Forging Connections on the Finger Lakes Trail

In western New York, nine volunteers gathered in Allegany State Park for a week of hands-on stewardship and meaningful connection. Home to dense woodlands, rolling hills, and more than 90…

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Volunteering on the Edge: A Catalina Island Adventure

Armed with shovels, picks, and loppers, this trail crew spent their days clearing brush, repairing tread, and building stairs to make the trail safer and more accessible.

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Where Sea Meets Service: A Week Volunteering on Fire Island

For one week this summer, a small but mighty group of four volunteers traded their daily lives for a ferry ride across the Great South Bay and a chance to support this extraordinary national treasure.

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Doing More With Less: Trail Work at Erie National Wildlife Refuge

Volunteer Vacations aren’t just about trail maintenance — they’re about community, learning, and being part of something purposeful.

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Rebuilding What Was Lost: Stewarding Nebraska’s Sandhills

In the heart of Nebraska’s Sandhills seven volunteers came together for one powerful reason: to give back to our public lands.

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Trail Work and Island Views: Giving Back on Catalina

Twelve dedicated trail volunteers packed their bags and set out for a memorable week on Santa Catalina Island.

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Spring Break, the Stewardship Way: Spring 2025 Alternative Break Recap

Over 100 college students from 11 universities across the country spent their spring break giving back to public lands through week-long Alternative Break trips. 

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