Volunteer Project List

In partnership with Tröegs Independent Brewing, the Rugged Trail Run is one of our largest fundraising events each year, bringing hundreds of runners to the Ned Smith Center for an evening full of rugged running, delicious brews, music and fellowship. The money raised at this event goes into maintaining our trail system and managing our forest land - all of which is open to the public 24/7! 

Volunteers are needed for multiple positions, including helping with parking, stuffing runner bags, runner check-in, manning the water stations along our two race routes, encouraging our runners along the way, and more! If you're interested in volunteer, please sign up and a member of our Rugged Trail Run Committee will reach out to discuss how you can be involved! 

Meet us at 10:00 AM in the Ned Smith Center parking lot.

Looking for a way to get involved at the Ned Smith Center? Come out for our Spring Volunteer Day and help us get the Center ready for the spring and summer! We'll be working outdoors on various tasks which may include mulching, trimming bushes, planting native plants, painting, and cleaning up our trails and outdoor play area. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome. 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all volunteers. 

The Ned Smith Center's educators work hard to provide quality nature and art programming for a variety of audiences through workshops, summer camps, and school visits, and helping hands are always appreciated. If you're interested in helping with on-site school programs, bringing your expertise to our summer camps, or assisting with workshops, sign up to be one of our education volunteers!