Love nature? Enjoy learning? Want to give back? Join our community of passionate volunteers at Yakona!
Yakona Docents are dedicated individuals who help bring our mission to life—supporting environmental education, public engagement, and land stewardship.
What Do Docents Do?
As a docent, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Lead or assist with educational and art programs for schools and the public
Support public access days, guiding visitors and sharing knowledge
Participate in habitat restoration and preserve maintenance projects
Attend bimonthly meetings to deepen your understanding of local ecology and history
Why Volunteer at Yakona?
Be part of a welcoming, nature-loving community
Make a positive impact on both people and the environment
Gain new knowledge and skills through ongoing learning
Help preserve a truly special place for future generations
Resources
Download our program descriptions and application here.
What you need to know:
We will hike approximately three miles on well-established trails and experience elevation loss/gain of 250 feet multiple times. We will make multiple stops to discuss points of interest and history. We can expect to be on the trails for about 3 hours.
This hike traverses mostly hilly terrain: those with mobility challenges, breathing difficulties, and balance problems will find this a difficult hike. Many long grades are 12%, and two short ones are nearly 20%.
Hike Difficulty: Moderate