Timberland Trekkers amongst the Giant Sequoias — Join us for a weekend of volunteer stewardship from July 9–12, 2026 in beautiful Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
July 10 is an optional work day. Park projects are announced 1–2 weeks before the arrival date.
Past park projects have included: meadow restoration work, picking up trash in the museum parking lot, repair gill nets, truth grounding of giant trees, seed head collecting (just to name a few).
When: July 9–12, 2026
Where: Sequoia National Park, Tulare County, California
Event Name: Sequoia Sisters - Timberland Trekkers
Project Organizer: Monica Bourke (Park Liaison)
Cost: $35.00 (you may bring your donation when you arrive — the fee covers the cost of all four provided meals)
Camping (Wolverton Service Camp)
We will be tent camping in a primitive setting at Wolverton Service Camp. No tent? No problem! Just let Monica Bourke know, and extra tents can be provided.
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The campground has ample potable water, porta potties are on site, and a dump tank for all gray water. There is usually toilet paper well stocked in the facilities; however, I recommend you bring some of your own personal toilet supplies just in case.
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Due to bear activity in the area, all food, cosmetics, and anything scented must be stored in one of the many bear boxes on the site. Plenty of bear boxes exist, so medium size coolers can easily be accommodated.
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There are no showers at the camp; however, the showers at Lodgepole (2 miles away) should be open. Lodgepole also has a restaurant, grocery items, and a camp store in case you need anything while you are there.
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There will probably be NO FIRES allowed at Wolverton Camp; however, if fire alerts are low, the camp sometimes permits fires.
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The camp is at 7000 feet, and it gets cold at night. Please bring lots of warm layers. Also, please allow yourself time to adjust to the altitude when you arrive.
Phone / Connectivity
A Verizon tower was erected in 2023, and for those who have Verizon, you may be able to get cell phone service in and around the campground. However, most of the park has no cell phone service, and the closest tower is 45 minutes away.
What to Bring
A complete list of what to bring will be covered once the group has been identified.
Camp Host / Emergencies
There is a camp host who lives on-site. If there are emergencies, the host is available to intervene.
Pets
NO DOGS are allowed in the camp or on the trails in the park. Please leave all your fur babies at home.
Tentative Agenda (subject to change)
There may be an optional work day on Friday (July 10) (if this happens and you want to join, you would arrive on Thursday).
Thursday (July 9):
If you are taking advantage of the optional work day for Friday, arrive to the campground by 4:00 PM — set up camp — dinner on your own OR you can join the group for dinner at the Lodge.
Friday (July 10):
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Optional Project Day — project TBA closer to the date
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For everyone else: Arrive at the service camp by 4:00 PM
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Set up your tent and store your food
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Group dinner around 6:00 PM
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Camp rules reviewed during dinner + bear safety lesson
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Saturday (July 11):
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7:30–8:00 Breakfast will be provided
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8:00–8:30 Pack your lunch and get ready for the day’s work
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8:30 Leave at 8:30 SHARP for the project location
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9:00–3:00 Volunteer
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12:00 LUNCH: Please come prepared with two packed trail-style lunches. We will have lunch at the meadow.
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6:00 DINNER: Group dinner to be provided
Sunday (July 12):
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Breakfast will be provided
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Check out is 12:00 PM
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Possible trail trekking in the Giant Forest once you are packed up and ready to go (rules keep changing every year with the Rangers, so we will have to see what the rules will be this year for usage of the Service Camp).
