Volunteering

Volunteers are an important part of caring for the land and serving the people on our National Forest.

Volunteering isn't just beneficial for the forest, it benefits you. Simply put, it's fun. It can give you the opportunity to pursue a special interest, such as bird watching or hiking. The types of work you may perform are many and varied. If you are interested in volunteering contact the nearest Forest Service office or email us at Ottawa_NF@fs.fed.us .

The Ottawa National Forest has several groups and organizations that we work with on a regular basis (pdf). These groups are often in need of new members and volunteers.

The Ottawa National Forest typically offers a volunteer event on National Public Lands Day, always the last Saturday in September.