Volunteer for the Truckee River
Are you excited about ensuring a healthy and thriving river connected to its community?
Check out the listings below for our opportunities to volunteer along the Truckee River and within its watershed. We look forward to getting our hands dirty with you!
Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty planting native plants along the Truckee River, enhancing the efforts of the One Truckee River Workforce Program.
In March 2024, the One Truckee River Workforce Program began restoring the stretch of riverbank east of Downtown Reno. Enhance their work by spending a morning planting native trees and plants along the Truckee River! Enjoy getting your hands dirty while learning how trees like cottonwoods, willows and alders support the health of the river and its ecosystem. Your planting efforts will replace problematic invasive species like Tree of Heaven while creating healthy habitats for local wildlife and shade for our Northern Nevada community. We will also be spreading mulch to support soil health and maintain moisture for the future success of the plants.
After signing up, please watch for our email. We will share specific details a couple days before the event. In the case of extreme weather, events are subject to cancellation.
The One Truckee River Workforce Program combines restorative vegetation management – the targeted removal of unwanted and invasive vegetation combined with the management, planting and upkeep of native vegetation – with education, on-the-job training, and certification opportunities for community members who have barriers to employment. It’s increasing Reno’s tree canopy and improving the health of the riparian corridor along the Truckee River benefiting fish and birds, improving outdoor recreation for residents which is increasing the quality of life for Northern Nevada families.
The program began in 2024 as a collaboration between OTR, the City of Reno and Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality, with support from Nevada Division of Forestry and River Network.
Winter volunteer dates
Sunday, November 15th, 10am-12pm (Brodhead Park)
Sunday, December 13th, 10am-12pm (Brodhead Park)
Saturday, January 16th, 10am-12pm (Fisherman’s Park #2)
Saturday, February 6th, 10am-12pm (Fisherman’s Park #2)
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer for One Truckee River
Do you have time to share your experience to benefit the gem of our region, the Truckee River? One Truckee River is currently seeking:
Office/Administrative Support (a few hours per week)
Grant Research & Writing (experience required)
Let us know! We look forward to hearing about the skills and passions you’d like to contribute to our organization.
Volunteer for our Partners
Looking for something different? A long-term volunteer project? Many of One Truckee River’s community and government partners offer volunteer programs and events that greatly benefit our river and its watershed. There are countless ways to take action and make a difference.
We appreciate the Truckee river every day. you’re invited to join us.
In addition to our volunteer opportunities, One Truckee River hosts guided riverwalks, gardening workshops, and other community gatherings. For corporate groups, we offer fully-customizable offsite events and team building opportunities.
Keep reading for more unique experiences along the gem of our region, our favorite waterway!
Appreciation
Thank you to the funders who support these volunteer opportunities: Nevada Division of Forestry and River Network.
Thank you to our event partners: City of Reno, Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Friends of Lake Park