Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, WA – June 5-7, 2025

Join Leave No Trace in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, WA – June 5-7, 2025

Each year we hand-select nominated outdoor spaces that need our collective care and attention. By designating them as Spotlights, we’re rallying the local community to step up, join forces with Leave No Trace, and make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health physically, mentally and emotionally.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has been selected as a 2025 Leave No Trace Spotlight. Leave No Trace will be at Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest June 5-7, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including stewardship projects, workshops, and community outreach.

Opportunities to Get Involved:

FRIDAY, JUNE 6:

Leave No Trace Pop-up Education & Cleanup, 12:00-3:00 pm, Lake Cle Elum-Speelyi Beach, WA, Cle Elum Ranger District 

Join the Leave No Trace organization, Washington Trails Association, the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and local partners for an engaging and family-friendly outdoor education event. Play quick games to learn more about Leave No Trace and how to protect Speelyi Beach, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and all your favorite outdoor spaces. There will also be an opportunity to help clean up trash on the beach, so bring your work gloves if you would like to help!  Bring water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and dress for the weather.

Leave No Trace Trivia & Social Hour, 6:00-8:00 pm, Riverfront Rock Gym, Wenatchee WA

Whether you are new to Leave No Trace or consider yourself an expert, join us for this family-friendly and bilingual English-Spanish interactive game night to gauge your knowledge of Leave No Trace practices and principles while learning tips and techniques for protecting the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and all your favorite outdoor spaces. Don’t miss this chance to participate in this fun stewardship trivia night and win some cool prizes! Or just come and mingle and learn from Leave No Trace staff and local partner groups that will also have information at this event. RSVP is encouraged but not required. Riverfront Rock Gym will be extending a discounted rate of $17/day, including rentals, to any participants wanting to climb before the trivia begins at 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Volunteer Stewardship Workday 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Liberty Campground, Cle Elum, WA 

Join the Leave No Trace Organization, the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Washington Trails Association and other partners and give back to public lands during a fun and rewarding volunteer project. Tasks will include a litter clean up, fence work, painting, and other needed restoration work. Volunteers will be introduced to Leave No Trace and learn more about stewardship education while also celebrating the 2025 National Trails Day!

Important information:

– Bring water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and dress for the weather.
– Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
– Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required.
– Tools & supplies provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them.
– Work may entail bending, kneeling, crouching, light lifting and a short walk from the meeting spot.
– Advance sign-up required here:  LNT.org/OWNF-Volunteer
– Meet at the BLM’s Liberty Campground north of Cle Elum, off Highway 97 at 9 am to check in and for project orientation.

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