Stewardship
Help Trails Thrive—One Act of Stewardship at a Time
Every trail tells a story. Let’s make sure it’s one of care, respect, and access for all. Whether you’re reporting damage, leading a clean-up, or just picking up trash as you go, your actions help keep the outdoors open, healthy, and beautiful. Discover how you can give a little TLC—Tread Lightly! Care—to the places you love.
What is TLC (Tread Lightly! Care)?
TLC is our way of keeping motorized access open and sustainable. We utilize volunteer groups and organizations to help embrace our mission of stewardship.
Volunteer involvement
On-the-ground maintenance
Organized clean-up events
Long-term stewardship
Corporate Responsibility Partnerships
Tread Lightly! partners with companies that share a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by supporting environmental stewardship, education, and sustainable outdoor access. Through volunteerism, funding, and collaborative projects, our partners help protect the places we all love to explore—ensuring they remain open and cared for, now and for future generations.
Fueling Stewardship Through Grants
Tread Lightly! offers grants to support impactful projects that promote responsible recreation and protect access to public lands. From trail cleanups to signage and restoration work, these funds empower individuals, clubs, and organizations to make a lasting difference on the ground.
Join the Movement. Start Your
Stewardship.
Find a program that fits your passion and join a community committed to protecting our trails and natural spaces for generations to come.