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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