Opportunities

On Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is partnering with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), Roan Mountain State Park, and the Cherokee National Forest to remove invasive garlic musta...

Join us once a month to help out in various ways around the park. Each month we will be having a different opportunity so be sure to check back for updates. Please be sure to wear the proper clothing for the project of the month and always bring wate...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Join Roan Mountain State Park Ranger Phil Hylen on Thursday, May 7th to help plant native vegetation (sedges and wildflowers) around 2 ponds that were rebuilt in 2025 to restore critical habitat for the Hagan's Bluet Damselfly and the American Emera...

Bledsoe Creek State Park added a pollinator garden in 2019 with the support of Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park and a grant from the Iris Fund. With careful selection of native perennials and self seeding annuals this area has flourished. Located...

Join Ranger Joe on Saturday May 9th from 9:00am - 11:00am to start building the second reroute for Shoal Creek Trail. We will be meeting at the observation pavilion uphill of Crockett Falls. This will entail the use of swinging tools, such as hoes M...

Join park staff to start prepping areas along Mill Creek for River Cane transplanting. Canebrakes once were found throughout the Southeast and are now listed as critically endangered ecosystems. Volunteers can expect to use loppers and hand shears to...

This is a monthly volunteer opportunity, that occurs on the first Saturday of every month (barring events or unforeseen circumstances), intended to assist park staff with park projects and tasks. Parks projects and task can include: invasive plant re...

Join Ranger Joe on Sunday May 10th from 8:00am - 11:00am to start building the second reroute for Shoal Creek Trail. We will be meeting at the observation pavilion uphill of Crockett Falls. This will entail the use of swinging tools, such as hoes Mc...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Join Ranger Joe on Monday may 11th from 8:00am - 11:00am to start building the second reroute for Shoal Creek Trail. We will be meeting at the observation pavilion uphill of Crockett Falls. This will entail the use of swinging tools, such as hoes Mc...

Join Standing Stone State Park staff as we conduct trail maintenance along the Cabin Spur Trail. This will include widening the trail where possible and vegetation management. All equipment and PPE will be provided by the park. Please bring water and...

Bledsoe Creek State Park added a pollinator garden in 2019 with the support of Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park and a grant from the Iris Fund. With careful selection of native perennials and self seeding annuals this area has flourished. Located...

Join us in the continued effort to preserve the local heritage of Bradford Cemetery.  Your hard work goes beyond just simple clean ups; they are helping to uncover and honor the people and the stories of the ones who built this area. We will meet a...

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month by helping Bledsoe Creek State Park clean up the Tennessee History Trail!This event will include cleaning signage, moving tree limbs, picking up trash, and cleaning wooden structures. We will meet at the Back Bo...

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month by helping Bledsoe Creek State Park clean up the Tennessee History Trail!This event will include cleaning signage, moving tree limbs, picking up trash, and cleaning wooden structures. We will meet at the Back Bo...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Join Ranger Joe on Thursday May 21st from 7:30am - 11:00am to start building the second reroute for Shoal Creek Trail. We will be meeting at the observation pavilion uphill of Crockett Falls. This will entail the use of swinging tools, such as hoes M...

Join Master Trailbuilders every third Thursday and Saturday for the ongoing quest to fully flush out the trail system at Head of the Crow State Park.  Our current objective is rerouting a treacherous section of the Buggytop Trail to increase its ac...

Bledsoe Creek State Park added a pollinator garden in 2019 with the support of Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park and a grant from the Iris Fund. With careful selection of native perennials and self seeding annuals this area has flourished. Located...

Park staff need your help in getting the Wild Yards Garden ready for summer. Come join park staff for a volunteer day in the gardens to help pull weeds. Instructions will be provided on what weeds need to be pulled from the gardens. Some gloves and h...

Join Master Trailbuilders every third Thursday and Saturday for the ongoing quest to fully flush out the trail system at Head of the Crow State Park.  Our current objective is rerouting a treacherous section of the Buggytop Trail to increase its ac...

The Friends of Old Stone Fort will be having a workday starting at 1pm. We will meet at the Museum at Old Stone Fort to begin the day. We will be either removing invasive species, trail work, or working on the boat shed. Please bring gloves, water, a...

Help us clean Head of the Crow State Park! Volunteers helping with this opportunity will assist with litter and trash clean-up along the roadside and in portions of the park interior. We will be meeting for two hours at our Brush Creek Area.Please fe...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Stop by the Visitor Center to pickup gloves, a bucket and litter grabber. Staff will let you know which park areas need attention. This act of service preserves the park for visitors, protects wildlife and our water quality. 

Bledsoe Creek State Park added a pollinator garden in 2019 with the support of Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park and a grant from the Iris Fund. With careful selection of native perennials and self seeding annuals this area has flourished. Located...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...