Nurturing Future Stewards of the Klamath Bioregion
Welcome!
The Klamath Mountains—where wild rivers, ancient forests, and enduring cultures converge—are calling forth a new generation of caretakers.
Launched through collaboration between nonprofits, educators, Tribes, and conservation professionals, the Klamath Mountains Workforce Training Network (KMWTN) is made possible with support from the Klamath River Fund: Community Impact Grant 2025 of the Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation.
A Career Pathway Training Program for Youth Ages 15-24
This is a paid opportunity with travel stipends to gain hands-on experience in trail work, ecological restoration, cultural education, and leadership. Equipment will be provided and no experience is necessary, but space is limited and applications must be received by September 21st, 2025.
Workshop Dates:
- October 18-19, 2025 – Beavers and Trails in Etna, CA
- January 5-6 & 12-13, 2026 – Online evening GIS skills training
- May 2-3, 2026 – Plants and Fish in Forks of Salmon, CA
What We Offer
Through KMWTN, youth and young adults (ages 15–24) from the Klamath Mountains region will receive an introduction to conservation career skills, including:
- Hands-on field workshops led by experts in restoration, forestry, and ecology
- Technical skills training, including GIS and cartography
- Career mentorship from seasoned professionals
- Outdoor leadership development in wilderness areas
Workshops span the year and the region—from Tribal Forestry Camp in Orleans to beaver habitat restoration in Scott Valley, from digital mapping in winter to plant and fish ecology in the Salmon River canyon.
Our Collaborative
This work is powered by a resilient and expanding alliance of partners:
- Bigfoot Trail Alliance
- Ascend Wilderness Experience
- Scott River Watershed Council
- Salmon River Restoration Council
- Trinity Together
- The Watershed Research and Training Center
- Trinity RCD
- Shasta College
- Regional Tribal Governments and Youth Leaders
Together, we envision a future where local youth can stay rooted in their homelands, become leaders in restoration, and shape sustainable livelihoods.
💬 Questions?
Contact us:
📧 mike@bigfoottrail.org
