Volunteer Project Days
Support natural areas, parks and trails
Join the BPRD natural resources and trails staff and other volunteers to pull weeds, pick up trash, close off unofficial trails, remove barbed wire and plant native vegetation at volunteer project days scheduled during the spring and summer.
2026 Volunteer Project Days
- May 16 – SE Bend Park District Property (Rose property)
- June 13 – Shevlin Park
- June 24 – Shevlin Park
- July 11 – Farewell Bend Park/Deschutes River Trail
- July 29 – Pine Nursery Park
- August 22 – Location to be determined
- October 3 – Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
For project details and to sign up, visit: 2026 Volunteer Project Days.
Park Host/Ambassador
Volunteers serve as hosts at community parks including Riley Ranch Nature Reserve, Shevlin Park, Alpenglow Park and Big Sky Park. Volunteer hosts offer information about the experiences that are available in the park and may share reminders about park rules when needed. These volunteers do not provide enforcement and need to be able to support a welcoming, respectful and inclusive experience for all park users.
Volunteer shifts are two hours each week. This opportunity is best for adult volunteers who are comfortable with being outdoors in a park setting in a variety of weather conditions.
Adopt-a-Park, Trail or Off Leash Area
Groups, businesses, schools, families or individuals can adopt a park, off leash area or section of Bend’s urban trail system and help with taking care of that site. Volunteers are asked to visit regularly all year to pick up litter, pull weeds and keep an eye out for vandalism and potential safety or maintenance concerns.
A variety of sites are available to adopt. Contact us for more information.
Current Adopt-a-Park and Trail volunteers: Click here to complete your monthly Adopt-a-Park/Trail Visit Report
Volunteer Groups
Volunteer groups such as schools, businesses and clubs can make a big impact by picking up litter, pulling weeds and helping with other landscape maintenance projects in the parks.
- Projects may be available from mid-April through early October, depending on weather conditions and current park district needs.
- Volunteer projects are primarily scheduled on weekdays and groups are asked to commit to helping for at least 2 to 3 hours.
- The projects offered may include activities such as picking up litter, pulling weeds, raking and clean up of landscaped and natural areas, or spreading bark mulch. BPRD staff provides support, materials and most tools needed for the project.
For more information about opportunities to help with taking care of parks and trails, contact:
