Volunteer Opportunities

Giving back has always been a big part of our mission. We've watched our outdoors community grow each year due in part to volunteer opportunities that not only cultivate this community, but create new stewards of the river and forest as well. We hope you'll join in the efforts!

Creek, River and Lake Clean-ups

Allegheny River & Conewango Creek Clean-up

Since 2009, more than 2,800 volunteers have donated almost 23,000 hours and have removed almost 400 cubic yards of trash and 100,000 lbs of metal from the watershed. They have pulled out television sets; microwave ovens; lawn chairs; refrigerators; 55-gallon drums; more than 1,300 tires and have filled many bags of recyclable metal, glass, plastic and aluminum. "It takes a village", couldn't be more true when it comes to these efforts, with more than 100 local organizations and businesses pitching in to make this annual clean-up a success.

Ready to get involved? Check out the Allegheny River Clean-up website for dates and times of clean-up events.

Trail Maintenance

North Country Trail Association

The Allegheny National Forest is home to 96 miles of the North Country Trail, with a local chapter made up of great company and hard workers. AO has adopted a stretch of the NCT, and we encourage others to get involved with the ANF Chapter of the NCT. Questions? Email ANF Chapter NCTA Trail Coordinators.