Communities

Ashland bird science nonprofit offering public bird walks and birding field trips across the region.

Ashland, OR · not in an area yet

Klamath Falls nonprofit building and maintaining local trails, including Moore Park.

Klamath Falls, OR

Volunteer group caring for the Lake Ewauna nature trail in downtown Klamath Falls and teaching about local birds.

Klamath Falls, OR

Ashland conservation group leading public hikes, salmon walks and bike tours, and beginner paddles via Rogue Riverkeeper.

Ashland, OR · not in an area yet

Knoxville running club with group runs, youth athletics and races including the Knoxville Marathon, the Turkey Trot and the CrossKnox 15K.

Knoxville

Climbing community for women and gender-expansive climbers with meetups, trips and a festival.

Denver

Asheville chapter of a women's climbing community, meeting at a local climbing gym.

Asheville

Nonprofit leading guided hikes, family outings and volunteer days in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

Laguna Beach, CA

Volunteers who staff the Laguna Mountain visitor center, maintain trails and give interpretive programs.

Mount Laguna, CA

Lake protection group with public programs, volunteer days and events.

Lake George NY

Land trust leading guided hikes, paddles and volunteer days around Lake George.

Lake George NY

Lake Lanier nonprofit running shore sweeps, water monitoring and lake events.

Gainesville, GA

Rowing club at Lake Lanier Olympic Park with adult Learn to Row sessions, no experience needed.

Gainesville, GA

Oakland running club with monthly Lake Merritt races and Saturday training runs open to all.

Oakland, CA

Tahoe bike advocacy group running community rides and bike events.

South Lake Tahoe CA

Land trust protecting Lakes Region lands and trails, with guided hikes and volunteer stewardship days.

Center Harbor, NH

Asheville Trout Unlimited chapter with meetings, conservation projects and fly tying.

Asheville

Nashville-based land trust protecting Tennessee open space, including Glen Leven Farm, with public events.

Nashville, TN

Huntsville land trust with free guided hikes and trail care days on its public preserves.

Huntsville, AL

Meetup group running social downtown waterfront hikes and outings in Austin.

Austin, TX · not in an area yet

Sonoma County land group with guided outings, open preserve days and stewardship events.

Santa Rosa, CA

Meetup hiking group near Charleston with late-morning start times.

Charleston, SC

Michigan Audubon chapter for Marquette and Alger counties with summer bird walks at Presque Isle Park and monthly programs.

Marquette, MI

South Lake Tahoe environmental group running beach clean-ups and volunteer events.

South Lake Tahoe CA

Leavenworth club since 1928 running the ski hill, nordic trails, snowshoe and fat bike trails and lessons.

Leavenworth, WA · not in an area yet

Elizabethton bird club near Johnson City with monthly meetings, field trips and bird walks at Sycamore Shoals.

Johnson City, TN

Knoxville land trust adding parkland, greenways, river access and trails across Knox County, including the Urban Wilderness and new adaptive kayak launches.

Knoxville

Long Island City volunteer boathouse with free kayaking and guided kayak trips.

New York, NY · not in an area yet

NYC natural history society with bird walks, field trips and talks.

New York, NY · not in an area yet

Nonprofit protecting the Little Miami Wild and Scenic River, with river clean-ups and floats.

Cincinnati, OH · not in an area yet

Trout Unlimited chapter chartered in 1992 caring for cold-water streams in and around the Great Smoky Mountains, with monthly meetings and fly-tying nights.

Maryville

Blount County group running river clean-ups like the Little River Round-up and community river days.

Maryville, TN

Land trust around Bridgton with guided hikes and events on Pleasant Mountain and other preserves.

Bridgton, ME

Audubon chapter offering free monthly bird walks, field trips and speaker programs around Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA

LGBTQ+ running and walking club with weekly fun runs and walks open to all paces.

Los Angeles, CA

Recreational road cycling club with scheduled group rides around Los Angeles at a range of paces.

Los Angeles, CA

Land trust offering free guided nature walks and restoration days at the Los Cerritos Wetlands.

Long Beach, CA

Nonprofit supporting Los Padres National Forest with volunteer rangers, trail work and outings.

Santa Barbara, CA

Louisville Audubon chapter with bird walks, field trips and conservation programs.

Louisville, KY

Louisville cycling club with a weekly schedule of group rides at a range of paces.

Louisville, KY

Large Meetup group for hikers, backpackers and campers with regular local hikes and volunteer outings.

Louisville, KY

Lowcountry paddling club for kayakers and canoeists.

Charleston, SC

Trail running club that meets monthly on a different trail around Charleston.

Charleston, SC

Long-running Lynchburg running club with races and group runs.

Lynchburg, VA

Central Vermont Trout Unlimited chapter with river cleanups, fly tying and fishing events.

Berlin, VT

Madison nordic ski club offering lessons, outings, dryland training and youth and junior programs.

Madison, WI

Sonoma County Audubon chapter offering bird walks and field trips.

Santa Rosa, CA

Land trust in western Maine offering guided hikes, paddles and nature programs on its preserves.

Bethel, ME

Volunteer-led club running hikes, paddles, ski trips and more, including regular trips to the White Mountains.

Portland, ME

Franklin land trust holding public events, volunteer days and outdoor programs in the upper Little Tennessee valley.

Franklin, NC