Austin Kraal Memorial Volunteer Program
The Austin Kraal Memorial Volunteer program is the Sawtooth Society’s on-the-ground initiative to preserve, protect and enhance the SNRA. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, this important program gives those who love the SNRA the tools and opportunities to become its steward. The Sawtooth Society is always looking for more people to join the growing number of volunteers who participate in the Austin Kraal Memorial Volunteer program each year. Gather a group of friends and family and come give back to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area with a day of hard work and fun!
The above video illustrates a 2018 Sawtooth Society trail maintenance project with the Flourish Foundation’s Compassionate Leaders Program.
Projects
Taking place within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, project types vary in length, difficulty, and location. Trail maintenance projects give volunteers an opportunity to clear trails of yearly downfall using traditional hand tools while working as a team under the guidance of the project leader. In addition to trail maintenance, volunteers engage in forestry and wildlife projects such as weed abatement, tree planting, meadow encroachment, and Whitebark Pine protection. Groups and individuals are welcome to participate in a variety of single-day and multi-day trips in and out of wilderness.
Yes, I want to volunteer! What’s next?
First, click on the volunteer link to sign up and let us know who you are. Next, find a project that speaks to you from our 2020 schedule below. Finally, send an email to volunteers@sawtoothsociety.org to reserve your spot on a project. Before you arrive, please review the volunteer CHECKLIST for a list of essential gear and COVID-19 protocols. Information about the specific meeting location and other details will be shared with volunteers once their spot is confirmed via email. If you have any questions, please reach out to the email above. We look forward to seeing you on the trail!
2021 Schedule
Email volunteers@sawtoothsociety.org to reserve your spot today!
June 9th Wednesday- Spring highway clean up. Gather a group and help freshen the highways at this community organized event. Trash bags and safety vests will be made available at the Stanley Community Center from 9am-12pm. Event Poster
June 16th Wednesday- Horton Peak (106) trail maintenance. Volunteers will meet at 9am at the Horton Peak trailhead for this project consisting of crosscut saw work and tread maintenance.
June 19th Saturday- Redfish Creek (101) trail maintenance. Meet at the boat docks at 9am for this crosscut maintenance project. Volunteers will ride the shuttle boat across the lake and work the trail from the inlet and campground back toward Redfish trailhead.
June 30th Wednesday- Redfish Ridge (400) trail maintenance. Start at the Redfish Ridge trailhead at 9am for a day of crosscut work and tread maintenance.
July 3rd Saturday- Stanley Lake (640) trail maintenance. Volunteers will meet at the Stanley Lake trailhead at 9am and work to the Bridalveil Falls cutoff.
July 7th Wednesday- Alpine Way (528) to Marshall Lake trail maintenance. Meet at the Redfish trailhead at 9am for a day of crosscut and tread maintenance on the trail to Marshall Lake.
July 10th Saturday- Cabin Creek (191) trail maintenance. Volunteers will meet at the Cabin Creek trailhead at 9am.
July 14th Wednesday- Titus Lake (190) trail maintenance. Start at the Titus Lake trailhead at 9am and clear towards to the lake. Spend any additional time picking up trash and reducing fire rings around the lake.
July 17th Saturday- Alpine Creek (094) trail maintenance. Volunteers will meet at the Alturas Lake trailhead at 9am for a day of crosscut and tread work on this foot traffic only trail.
