Service Project - Olympic National Park
Details
*** RSVP ON MEETUP ALONE DOES NOT RESERVE A SPOT ON THE TRIP***
Join us for four days of meaningful conservation work in one of America's most stunning old-growth forest settings. Volunteers will spend three days pulling invasive weeds to help restore the native understory, and one day supporting nursery operations to propagate the plants that will take their place.
No experience necessary — just a love of the outdoors and a willingness to dig in!
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About the Campground
Nestled just 15 minutes from downtown Port Angeles on the northern Olympic Peninsula, Heart O' the Hills Campground is surrounded by towering old-growth trees, offering a serene, deeply shaded retreat in the heart of Olympic National Park.
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A Rare Opportunity
Securing campsites at Heart O' the Hills during peak summer season is nearly impossible for the average visitor — sites are first-come, first-served and fill up every single day. Through our partnership with Olympic National Park, we have been granted 5–6 reserved campsites accommodating up to 12 tents and 2 RVs. This is a remarkable privilege, and one we don't take lightly. Note that we will be sharing campsites, and they may not end up being contiguous with the sites of the other members of our Service Project.
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Costs
Olympic National Park has generously waived camping fees on our volunteer work days. On non-work days, the standard fee of $24 per person per day applies — still a bargain for one of the most coveted spots in the Pacific Northwest. Park admission is also comped for all participants.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation, camping equipment, and breakfasts and lunches.
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Dinner Duty
We keep dinner simple: every team cooks one night only. The cooking team brings and prepares dinner, handles dish patrol, and washes the pots and pans — then enjoys the other evenings free.
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To Sign Up
- RSVP on Meetup — The event may show as full, but sign up anyway! There is usually plenty of turnover.
- Wait for approval from Trip Leaders, who may reach out for more details. Volunteering in a rugged wilderness area takes real preparation, and we want to make sure this trip is the right fit for you.
- Send your contact info — name, cell number, and email address — to [stanpeyton@gmail.com](mailto:stanpeyton@gmail.com).
- Complete the Medical Form at https://tinyurl.com/SCMedicalForm2021 and email it to [stanpeyton@gmail.com](mailto:stanpeyton@gmail.com), or mail it to the address below.
- Read the Participation Agreement and complete Page 1 at https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020, then email or mail it as well.
- Mail forms to: Stan Peyton 8408 Hanbridge Lane Austin, TX 78736
⚠️ Important: Paperwork must be received within ten days of signing up, or you will be removed from the trip. Please only sign up if you are serious about attending.
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What to Bring
Camping Essentials
- Tent and sleeping gear
- Sleeping pad or kneeling pad
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Earplugs
Food & Kitchen
- All breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for the trip
- Dinner ingredients for the night your team cooks
- Plate, bowl, and silverware
- Dish towel
- Containers for leftovers
- Water bottle
Work Gear
- Work gloves
- Long pants
- Hat
- Geologist's hammer (yes, really!)
- Trail tools, if you already own them
Health & Safety
- Personal prescriptions and first aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Tweezers
- Latitude: 48.0363° N
- Longitude: -123.4297° W
Decimal (GPS):
`48.0363, -123.4297`
Degrees-Minutes-Seconds:
- 48° 02′ 11″ N
- 123° 25′ 47″ W