2023 Flagstaff Ranger District Volunteer Events Calendar
Have a safe and fun 2023 field season…
“Caring for the Land and Serving the People”
There is some trail work for any level of physical fitness and level. There will be professionals at each trail volunteer event to help ensure you are matched with the type of work you can do. All work is important and needed to maintain our trails.
The type of work needed is not only heavy digging or moving rocks.
Other services needed include.
- Trails sweeping/ raking and or restoration of social trails.
- Trash removal
- Tree and shrub pruning,
- Invasive weed removal
- General debris and trash pickup
- Clearing trailhead areas
- Erosion repair
- Vandalism inspection
- Check trail log.
- Clear small blowdown
- Replace broken trail markers or take inventory of needed repairs.
- Many other types of jobs are not listed. Just ask the professional.
APRIL
| PROJECT DATE & TIME | PROJECT TYPE | LOCATION | CO-SPONSOR | CONTACT / Additional Info | PRE-REGISTER Required | VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saturday 4/29 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Maintenance |
Campbell Mesa |
FBO |
FBO -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
MAY
PROJECT DATE & TIME | PROJECT TYPE | LOCATION | CO-SPONSOR | CONTACT / Additional Info | PRE-REGISTEr Required | VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday 5/13 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Maintenance |
Crystal Point |
Munds Park Trail Stewards (MUTS) |
MUTS mundstrailstewards@hotmail.com -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
No |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet (or other head protection), Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 5/13 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Rehabilitation |
Schultz TH |
Grand Canyon Trust |
Grand Canyon Trust -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Thursday 5/18 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 9:00 am |
Trash Clean Up |
Cinder Lake |
Tread Lightly |
FS Volunteer Coordinator Matt Sommer 928-527-8290 |
No |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Dress for Weather |
|
Thursday 5/18 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 9:00 am |
Trash Clean Up |
FR 237 |
National Forest Foundation Oak Creek Watershed Council |
FS Volunteer Coordinator Matt Sommer 928-527-8290 |
No |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 5/20 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Maintenance |
Sunset TH |
Flagstaff Biking Organization (FBO) |
FBO -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet (or other head protection), Dress for Weather |
JUNE
| PROJECT DATE & TIME | PROJECT TYPE | LOCATION | CO- SPONSOR | CONTACT / Additional Info | PRE-REGISTER REQUIRED | VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday 6/3 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
National Trails Day |
Schultz Y |
FBO City of Flagstaff Flagstaff Trails Initiative |
FBO -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Sports Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 6/17 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Maintenance |
TBD |
Coconino Trail Riders (CTR) |
FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
No |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Sports Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 6/17 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Maintenance |
TBD |
Munds Park Trail Stewards (MUTS) |
MUTS mundstrailstewards@hotmail.com -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Sports Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 6/17 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trash Clean Up |
Fort Valley TH |
Grand Canyon Trust |
Grand Canyon Trust -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Wednesday 6/28 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 9:00 am |
Trash Clean Up |
FR 237 |
National Forest Foundation Oak Creek Watershed Council |
FS Volunteer Coordinator Matt Sommer 928-527-8290 |
No |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Dress for Weather |
JULY
PROJECT DATE & TIME | PROJECT TYPE | LOCATION | CO- SPONSOR | CONTACT /Additional Info | PRE-REGISTER Required | VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday 7/8 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Maintenance |
TBD |
Munds Park Trail Stewards (MUTS) |
MUTS mundstrailstewards@hotmail.com -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 7/15 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
New Trail Construction |
Sunset TH |
Flagstaff Biking Organization (FBO) |
FBO -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 7/29 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
New Trail Construction |
Sunset TH |
Flagstaff Biking Organization (FBO) |
FBO -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
AUGUST
| PROJECT DATE & TIME | PROJECT TYPE | LOCATION | CO-SPONSOR | CONTACT / Additional Info | PRE-REGISTER Required | VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday 8/12 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Maintenance |
TBD |
Munds Park Trail Stewards (MUTS) |
MUTS mundstrailstewards@hotmail.com -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 8/12 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
New Trail Construction |
Sunset TH |
Flagstaff Biking Organization (FBO) |
FBO -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 8/19 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Rehabilitation |
Oldham TH |
Grand Canyon Trust |
Grand Canyon Trust -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
No |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
SEPTEMBER
| PROJECT DATE & TIME | PROJECT TYPE | LOCATION | CO-SPONSOR | CONTACT / Additional Info | PRE-REGISTER Required | VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday 9/2 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Maintenance |
TBD |
Munds Park Trail Stewards (MUTS) |
MUTS mundstrailstewards@hotmail.com -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 9/9 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Pedal vs Piston vs Horseshoes vs Hiking Boots |
Fort Valley TH |
FBO & CTR & NATRA & Coconino Horseman’s Alliance |
FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
No |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 9/16 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 9:00 am |
Trash Clean Up |
FR 237 |
National Forest Foundation Oak Creek Watershed Council |
FS Volunteer Coordinator Matt Sommer 928-527-8290 |
No |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Dress for Weather |
OCTOBER
| PROJECT DATE & TIME | PROJECT TYPE | LOCATION | CO-SPONSOR | CONTACT / Additional Info | PRE-REGISTER Required | VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE |
|
Saturday 10/14 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trail Rehabilitation |
Oldham TH |
Grand Canyon Trust |
Grand Canyon Trust -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |
|
Saturday 10/14 Sign in and Safety talk starts at 8:30am |
Trash Pickup |
|
Munds Park Trail Stewards (MUTS) |
MUTS mundstrailstewards@hotmail.com -or- FS Trails Coordinator Forrest Saville 928-527-8225 |
Yes |
Work Gloves, Water, Lunch Provided, Boots, Long Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Bike Helmet, Dress for Weather |