2026 Stewardship Opportunities
Saturday, September 26
Scrap Yard Clean Up
Volunteers will haul out metal culverts, fencing, and other larger scrap metal items about 100 yards to a dumpster on site. Wear long pants and long sleeves and gloves.
Volunteers Needed: 10+
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Sunday, September 26, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Paint Storage Shed
Volunteers will scrape, paint, and stain a storage shed near the Shawnee State Park office. May need to climb a ladder.
Volunteers Needed: 5
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Sunday, September 26, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Felton Trail Maintenance
Volunteers will haul materials and install stone to dry/harden 200’ trail that is perpetually wet/muddy.
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Sunday, September 26, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Sunday, September 27
Invasive Species Removal
Volunteers will remove and dispose of invasive vegetation in various locations throughout Shawnee State Park. Wear long pants and long sleeves and gloves.
Volunteers Needed: Open to all
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Discover Bedford Hiking Club Maintenance Hike
Discover Bedford Hiking Club will lead a 4-mile out-and-back trek on the Mid State Trail with loppers and clippers on hand for some trail maintenance as we go.
Volunteers Needed: WAITLIST
Mid-State Trail
Discover Bedford 131 S. Juliana St, Bedford, PA 15522
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Monday, September 28
Tree Planting
Volunteers will plant trees into pre-dug holes in Shawnee State Park. Wearing gloves is encouraged.
Volunteers Needed: 10
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Monday, September 28, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Fish Habitat Restoration
Volunteers will help to build and place fish habitat structures into Shawnee Lake. Safety equipment provided.
Volunteers Needed: 10
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Monday, September 28, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Trail Clearing
Volunteers will clear overgrown vegetation along hiking trails.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Buchanan State Forest
Wertz Rd, Bedford, PA 15522
Location Coordinates: 39.860269, -78.563944
Monday, September 28, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Paint Springhouse
Volunteers will scape and paint an old springhouse in Buchanan State Forest.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Buchanan State Forest
Wertz Rd, Bedford, PA 15522
Location Coordinates: 39.860269, -78.563944
Monday, September 28, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Clear CCC Camp Foundations
Volunteers will clear vegetation and clean up the site around the historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp foundation in Buchanan State Forest near Wertz Road. Long pants, long sleeves, and gloves encouraged.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Buchanan State Forest
Wertz Rd, Bedford, PA 15522
Location Coordinates: 39.860269, -78.563944
Monday, September 28, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Tuesday, September 29
Lake Shore Invasive Species Removal
Volunteers will remove and dispose of invasive vegetation along the shores of Shawnee Lake. Wearing gloves is encouraged.
Volunteers Needed: 10-20
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Clean Up Howsare Cemetery
Volunteers will clear vegetation and debris around the historic gravesite.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Buchanan State Forest
Pine Ridge Natural Area
Location Coordinates: 39.789282, -78.475511
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Clearing Jasper & Buxton Trails
Volunteers will clear overgrown vegetation along hiking trails.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Buchanan State Forest
Pine Ridge Natural Area
Location Coordinates: 39.789282, -78.475511
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Footbridge Repair
Volunteers will scrape, paint, and repair the handrailing on a footbridge in the Pine Ridge Natural Area. Tools will be provided.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Buchanan State Forest
Pine Ridge Natural Area
Location Coordinates: 39.789282, -78.475511
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Wednesday, September 30
Pavilion Clean Up
Volunteers will clean up litter and remove staples, thumbtacks, and tape in the picnic areas in Shawnee State Park.
Volunteers Needed: 6
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Tree Maintenance
Volunteers will maintain recently planted trees by resetting stakes, mowing and weeding in and around cages; upgrading to larger cages as needed.
Volunteers Needed: 4-8
Buchanan State Forest
Sweet Root Natural Area
Location Coordinates: 39.831381, -78.500889
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Clearing CCC Camp Foundations
Volunteers will clear vegetation and clean up the site around the historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp foundation in Buchanan State Forest in the Sweet Root Natural Area. Long pants, long sleeves, and gloves encouraged.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Buchanan State Forest
Sweet Root Natural Area
Location Coordinates: 39.831381, -78.500889
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Scrape/Paint Footbridge & Latrine
Volunteers will scrape, paint, and repair a footbridge and latrine structure in a picnic area. Tools will be provided.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Buchanan State Forest
Sweet Root Natural Area
Location Coordinates: 39.831381, -78.500889
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Thursday, October 1
TBD
Volunteers will TBD
Volunteers Needed: TBD
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Location Coordinates: TBD
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
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Friday, October 2
Warriors Path Tree Planting
Volunteers will plant trees into pre-dug holes in Warriors Path State Park. Wearing gloves is encouraged.
Volunteers Needed: 8-10
Warriors Path State Park – Pavilion #1
1152 Warriors Path Road, Saxton, PA 16678
Friday, October 2, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Saturday, October 3
TBD
Volunteers will TBD
Volunteers Needed: TBD
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Location Coordinates: TBD
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
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Sunday, October 4
A Walk in Penn’s Woods
A Walk in Penn’s Woods is a statewide day of planned hikes in the woods coordinated by the PA Forestry Association. Education and appreciation are an important part of stewardship, and these walks provide an excellent opportunity to get out, have fun, and learn about Pennsylvania’s forests.
Volunteers Needed: Everyone
Location Coordinates: Statewide
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start Time: Varied