Volunteering
Waterton Lakes National Park
Make a difference in nature at Waterton Lakes National Park by volunteering.
Volunteer events
Join Parks Canada staff and other volunteers at scheduled events, including citizen science projects, and restoration and conservation initiatives.
Ongoing opportunities
These volunteer projects keep the park clean, beautiful and can be done on your own schedule. These projects are also available by request for families or...
This year’s project dates
Upcoming dates for both volunteer events and ongoing opportunities.
Volunteer opportunities are open to everyone!
Go behind the scenes, learn something new and make a difference! Help to protect the ecological and cultural integrity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Park entry is free for registered volunteers on the days of your volunteer activities. You are responsible for your own travel, meals, and accommodations while volunteering at Waterton Lakes National Park.
Get information about new opportunities and volunteer news.
Volunteer opportunities
citizen scienceiNaturalist - Waterton Lakes National Park
When: Anytime using website or free smartphone app
hostsCampground Hosts 2024
When: Two or more weeks, May 16 through Sept. 1, 2024
stewardBusy beaver cleanup crew
When: May through September, self-directed after orientation
by requestGroup volunteer projects
When: May through September
at your convenienceAdopt-a-patch
When: May through September, self-directed after orientation
stewardPeace Park native plant garden
When: May through September, self-directed after orientation
at your convenienceTrail stewards
When: May through September
great for groupsTree transplanting
When: May through September
restoration heroWildflower and native grass seed collection
Wednesdays in July, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
citizen scienceButterfly BioBlitz (Full)
When: Friday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
habitat hero restoration heroKnapweed rodeo
When: Saturday, July 27, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
restoration heroWildflower and native grass seed collection
When: Thursdays in August, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
habitat heroBurdock control
When: Friday, August 23, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
citizen scienceShoreline cleanup
When: Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
restoration heroWildflower and native grass planting
When: September and October
citizen scienceChristmas bird count
Count day: Saturday, December 14
hosts citizen scienceAIS Prevention Ambassadors
When: Registration closed for 2024
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