Volunteers, thank you for another amazing year.

We're back for another week-long celebration of all of WTA's volunteers!

WTA Staff "Thank You Volunteers". Photo by Zyanya Alvarez.

Thank you for being a part of our 2022 Volunteer Appreciation! It was great connecting and celebrating with those of you who made it to one of our many events. For those of you that didn’t get the chance (or just want to relive it)… don’t worry we have you covered.

Finally, we pulled together a photo album of some of our favorite pics throughout the year for you to enjoy.

We can’t say thank you enough!
Your WTA Staff Team

PS. If you haven’t already shared your feedback we’d love to hear it.

Just in case you want to reach out to any of the great hosts you met along the way, here's completed 2022 event information:

Volunteer Appreciation Calendar

Event Details & Registration Links

WEDNESDAY November 2

Northwest Volunteer Appreciation Work Party & Treats
Larrabee State Park.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Gary Fralick, Volunteer Crew Leader

Olympics Volunteer Appreciation Work Party & Treats
Kopachuck State Park.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Rick Bennet, Volunteer Crew Leader

Statewide Volunteer Celebration & Awards (Virtual)
It's time to celebrate what you have accomplished in 2022. This year we'll be returning with our fantastic raffle prizes, volunteer memories, awards and more. We will also be including an "Ask Me Anything" forum - a chance for you to connect with key leaders and your fellow volunteers to learn more about your favorite topics.

In you registration for the Celebration & Awards Ceremony, please enter which "Ask Me Anything" forum you'd like to join in the comments section. Leave the comments section blank if you are not planning to attend or if you are not yet sure which forum you'd like to attend.

Time: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. "Ask Me Anything", 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Celebration & Awards Ceremony

Thursday November 3

Southwest Trailwork & Treats
Cape Horn Trail.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hosted by: James Alexander, Southwest Trail Crew Leader

Northwest Potluck & Celebrate
Larrabee State Park. Join us in breaking bread and celebrating our achievements this year in the Northwest. If a potluck doesn't float your boat, that's OK, bring your own dinner/snacks!
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Arlen Bogaards, Northwest Regional Manager

Puget Sound Yoga for Trailwork
Sunset Beach Lake Sammamish. Your moment of zen...for the first time at WTA, we are bringing you yoga to support your moves on trail.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by: Kadee Barello, "Move with Kadee" Yoga Instructor

Pierce County Gear Library Tour & Tie-Dye Party
Meridian Habitat Center. WTA gear libraries support our community partners by providing access to gear and helping youth get outside. Come check out our South Puget Sound location and get creative with tye-dye.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hosted by: MJ Sampang, Community Partnerships and Leadership Development Coordinator and Zachary Toliver, South Puget Sound Regional Coordinator

Virtual: Intro to Ambassadors & Outreach
Come connect on all things Ambassadors & Outreach. You'll receive information on the Ambassador program and a chance to ask all your questions. This will also include a sneak peek into some of the fun you can have participating in outreach for WTA.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Hosted by: Nicole Masih-Theberge, Statewide Engagement and Events Coordinator

friday November 4

Puget Sound Potluck & Celebrate
Confluence Park. Join us in breaking bread and celebrating our achievements this year in the Puget Sound. If a potluck doesn't float your boat, that's OK, bring your own dinner/snacks!
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Joe Olbrych, Puget Sound Regional Manager

Saturday november 5

Southwest Potluck
Frenchman's Bar Park. Join us in breaking bread and celebrating our achievements this year in the Southwest. If a potluck doesn't float your boat, that's OK, bring your own dinner/snacks!
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Ryan Ojerio, Southwest Regional Manager. Stasia Honnold, Southwest Regional Coordinator & James Alexander, Southwest Trail Crew Leader

Eastern WA Etter Ranch Hike & Potluck
Foothills Community Center. Join us in breaking bread and celebrating our achievements this year in Eastern Washington. If a potluck doesn't float your boat, that's OK, bring your own dinner/snacks!
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Holly Weiler, Eastern Washington Regional Coordinator

Central Puget Sound Work Party W/ DNR & Issaquah Alps Club
Tiger Mountain Trail
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Work Party
Hosted by: Emily Snyder, Puget Sound Regional Coordinator and Joe Olbrych, Puget Sound Regional Manager

sunday November 6

North Puget Sound Family Friendly Hike & Snacks
Lord Hill Snohomish County Park. Kids of all ages welcome!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Brandon Tigner, North Puget Sound Trails Coordinator

South Puget Sound Family Friendly Hike & Snacks
LBA Park. Kids of all ages welcome!
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Dawn Rorvik, Volunteer Crew Leader & Greg Grunenfelder, Volunteer Crew Leader

Puget Sound Middle Fork Hike & History
Middle Fork, North Bend. In partnership with the USFS and Snoqualmie Historical Museum we are excited to bring you this hike. Here's your chance to steep yourself in a bit of history and fun.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Joe Olbrych, Puget Sound Regional Manager w/Special Guests

Monday November 7

Statewide Trivia Night
Virtual. Test you knowledge and your fellow volunteers in our statewide trivia event. It will include a special plant section with questions designed by our very own trail maintenance volunteer, Cliff Cantor. There will be prizes, you betcha.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Chuong Pham, HR Senior Coordinator

tuesday November 8

Seattle Gear Library Tour / Open House
South Seattle. WTA gear libraries support our community partners by providing access to gear and helping youth get outside. Get an insider's view of our Seattle location.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Erin McQuin, Outdoor Leadership Training Senior Coordinator

Southwest Pub Night Show & Share
Heathen Brewing, Vancouver. Join us for a pint. We'll raise our glass to trip reporters, trail workers and all the volunteers who support our mission.
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Ryan Ojerio, Southwest Regional Manager

Intro to the Hiking Guide, Trip Reporting, & the WTA Trailblazer App
Virtual. So you are just getting into trip reports and the app or maybe you haven't tried it yet...join us to learn some tips and tricks and get all your questions answered.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Tiffany Chou, Communications Coordinator

(Almost) everyday

If you just plain fancy getting your hands dirty, we'll still have work parties happening throughout the week. Check out our work party calendar for opportunities to get out on trail with other trail maintenance volunteers.