Volunteering

Waterton Lakes National Park

Make a difference in nature at Waterton Lakes National Park by volunteering.

This year’s dates

Upcoming dates for volunteer activities.

Volunteer events

Take part in scheduled events including citizen science, and habitat and endangered species restoration.

Self-scheduled activities

These volunteer projects help restore habitat, educate visitors and keep the park clean.

Volunteer opportunities are open to everyone! Join Parks Canada staff or help out on your own and 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.

Want to volunteer as a group? Bring your friends, family, coworkers or youth group and get involved in shoreline cleanups, planting of native plants, controlling invasive weeds, or one of our many other volunteer opportunities.

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Volunteer opportunities

Salamander habitat hero

Friday, April 24; 9 am

Spring shoreline cleanup

Saturday, May 9; 10 am to 1 pm

Spring flower count

Saturday, May 30; 8:30 am to noon

Spring bird count

Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7

Wildflower and native grasses seed collection

Wednesdays in July; 8:30 to noon

Wildflower and native grasses seed collection

Thursdays in August; 8:30 to noon

Fall shoreline cleanup

Saturday, September 12; 10 am to 1 pm

Christmas bird count

Saturday, December 19

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