The Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region hosted a public field tour at the Wind River Experimental Forest, located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington state. This tour highlighted old-growth trees, the unique characteristics of old-growth forests, and information about the Forest Service’s National Old Growth Amendment. The Wind River Experimental Forest's old-growth stands, primarily composed of Douglas-fir and western hemlock, are living testaments to the ancient and intricat Credit: Discover Your Northwest Facebook

Discover Your Northwest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Summer Volunteer Information Night for folks who are interested in summer volunteer opportunities on the Deschutes National Forest.

The event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Deschutes National Forest Supervisor’s Office located at 63095 Deschutes Market Road in Bend. 

Opportunities include education programing, delivering naturalist talks, visitor services, and wilderness trailhead hosts. Volunteers are provided with uniforms and training. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one day per week from May through the end of September 2026. 

About Discover Your Northwest 

Discover Your Northwest is a Seattle, WA, based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 91-0921955, dedicated to connecting people with public lands through education, retail operations, and strategic partnerships. Founded in 1974, DYNW works across Washington, Oregon, northern California, Idaho, and Montana to support public lands by funding educational programs, strengthening community connections, and reinvesting proceeds into the places and partners that make these experiences possible. Learn more at Discovernw.org

This story is based on submitted information and has not been verified by our news team. 

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