GET INVOLVED

Become a Member

Become member by donating today! Donations of $50 or more will include annual calendar membership to the Dishman Hills Conservancy. Our members receive our newsletter, priority invitations and complimentary admission to most DHC events, and updates on our mission and programs. DHC events include guided hikes, nature walks, volunteer opportunities, and other programs.

Most importantly, our members receive the satisfaction of knowing that they are creating a legacy of permanently protected conservation land in the heart of the Inland Northwest.

BECOME A MEMBER

Donate

We are always accepting donations of any size and type. Your donations support DHC's mission in a variety of ways, including:

O Purchasing land for conservation

O Stewarding land in the Dishman Hills

O Supporting trail building and maintenance

O Providing educational programs for our community

You can donate on our Donate Now page (click the button below), or by mailing a check to the following address:

Dishman Hills Conservancy
P.O. Box 8536
Spokane, WA 99203

For donations of land, distributions from wills, retirement accounts, or insurance, contact Ruth Gifford, Executive Director at (509) 598-0003 or by email at ed@dishmanhills.org.

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Hikers at the top of the Wilson Conservation Area trail

DHC Volunteers from Sun City Church work on fire risk reduction around structures at the Wilson Conservation area.

Volunteer With Us

There are many opportunities to volunteer with DHC. To join our volunteer list, email Dan Wilson, Properties Manager/Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteers@DishmanHills.org and describe your areas of interest and expertise.

Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

Workout in Nature:
Volunteers get some purposeful movement doing activities such as removing tree branches, fence removal, habitat restoration, litter cleanup, and other ongoing stewardship projects.

Volunteer Steward Program:
Volunteer Stewards provide valuable services to our community by helping with trail maintenance, providing information to trail users, monitoring trail & ecosystem conditions, and reporting conditions & violations. DHC provides training and materials for Volunteer Stewards.

Hike & Nature Walk Leaders:
Interact with members and friends by leading groups of 10 to 20 people through Dishman Hills while providing information on your topic of interest or expertise. You can choose the topic such as nature observation, native plants, photography, bird watching, fitness, or mental health.

Photography & Writing:
Assist with documentation of nature, events, and history. Provide photographs for events, newsletters, social media... etc. Contribute articles to the DHC newsletter and blog.

Event Support:
Event volunteers help us connect with other interested members and friends. Event help can include setting up and clean up, providing information, guest registration, photography, videography, giving away maps and swag.

To volunteer for an event, please contact Dan Wilson, Property Manager/Volunteer Coordinator, at Volunteers@DishmanHills.org or (360) 402-1227.

CONTACT US

PO Box 8536
Spokane, WA 99203

(509) 598-0003

RUTH GIFFORD
Executive Director
ED@DishmanHills.org