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Get outside. Learn Together. Make a difference close to home.
Get outside. Learn Together. Make a difference close to home.
The Obed Watershed Community Association (OWCA) welcomes families, young adults, and first-time volunteers who want to learn, explore, and care for the Obed River watershed together.
The Obed Watershed Community Association (OWCA) welcomes families, young adults, and first-time volunteers who want to learn, explore, and care for the Obed River watershed together.
You don't need special skills or long-term availability — just curiosity and willingness to get outside.
You don't need special skills or long-term availability — just curiosity and willingness to get outside.
Everyone's connection to the Obed River watershed starts somewhere. Whether you're joining a one-time activity, bringing your family outdoors, or simply learning more about the place you call home, your involvement matters.
Everyone's connection to the Obed River watershed starts somewhere. Whether you're joining a one-time activity, bringing your family outdoors, or simply learning more about the place you call home, your involvement matters.
Our family-friendly and beginner-friendly opportunities are designed to make stewardship accessible, hands-on, and fun for all ages.
Our family-friendly and beginner-friendly opportunities are designed to make stewardship accessible, hands-on, and fun for all ages.
What to Expect
What to Expect
Short, one-time volunteer opportunities
Family-friendly events where children are welcome with a supervising adult
Outdoor activities focused on hands-on learning and exploration
Flexible ways to get involved that fit busy schedules
Most activities last 1–3 hours, and many are designed as one-time opportunities. Activities are often suitable for elementary and middle school ages, with parents or guardians encouraged to participate alongside their children. All activities are designed to be safe, welcoming, and age-appropriate.
Ways to Get Involved
Ways to Get Involved
Families and young stewards can participate in:
Stream and trail clean-ups
Guided hikes and outdoor learning activities
Native plant and pollinator projects
Citizen science and observation activities
Community events focused on stewardship and education
No experience is required — OWCA provides guidance and support.
Families, students, and community members regularly join OWCA for cleanups, hikes, and seasonal stewardship projects.
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Small actions add up. Learning about the watershed, caring for outdoor spaces, and spending time in nature help build a lifelong connection to the Obed River and the communities that depend on it.
By involving families and young people today, we help ensure healthy streams, habitats, and outdoor spaces for future generations.
Ready to Join In?
Ready to Join In?
Whether you're looking for a one-time activity, a family outing with purpose, or a simple way to give back, there's a place for you at OWCA.
Stream and trail clean-ups
Guided hikes and outdoor learning activities
Native plant and pollinator projects
Citizen science and observation activities
Community events focused on stewardship and education
👉 Curious where to start? Explore upcoming events or learn how to get involved.
Volunteer Hours for Students
Many middle school, high school, and college students are encouraged or required to complete community service hours as a part of scholarships, academic programs, service-learning courses, or extracurricular commitments.
Volunteer Hours for Students
Many middle school, high school, and college students are encouraged or required to complete community service hours as a part of scholarships, academic programs, service-learning courses, or extracurricular commitments.
OWCA welcomes student volunteers and can provide documentation of volunteer hours upon request. Opportunities vary by season and may include outdoor stewardship projects, educational events, and community activities.
Students and families are encouraged to confirm specific service requirements with their school or scholarship program.
Volunteer hours may be tracked through OWCA events and activities when arranged in advance.
OWCA welcomes families, young adults, and first-time volunteers.
OWCA welcomes families, young adults, and first-time volunteers.
Whether you have an hour, a weekend, or just curiosity, there are ways to get involved at every age.
Whether you have an hour, a weekend, or just curiosity, there are ways to get involved at every age.
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