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We’re now halfway through our #Wilderness Skill Institute Summer Series! The first two sessions are now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Check them out! youtube.com/channel/UCw5-1…

Our second group of U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen arrived this week, and they’re headed in to Linville Gorge #Wilderness to work on the Leadmine Trail. Ranger Nick worked with them over the weekend to make sure they were ready to go. ⚓️🥾

SAWS is in New Hampshire with the White Mountain Trail Collective (@wmtcollective)! We had an exciting first day in the Sandwich Range #Wilderness discussing stewardship, values, and trails!

It's #NationalForestWeek! Our Naval Academy Wilderness Crew spent some time this week up on “our” section of the #AppalachianTrail in Big Laurel Branch #Wilderness, one of ten wilderness areas managed by the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. #ItsAllYours

It's #NationalForestWeek! Want to work in the Cherokee National Forest this fall? Join our team! We are hiring field crew members for our fall season that starts in September. Apply today at ow.ly/IzCv50FvYCb

Congratulations, Associate Chief Coleman!

HUGE week! Our crews & rangers partnered with the USDA Forest Service & an ASL inclusion crew from CorpsTHAT & @ConservLegacy to clear over 300 trees from trails in the Cohutta #Wilderness! Thank you National Forest Fdn. & Turner Foundation, Inc. for making these projects a reality!

#RecreateResponsibly is an effort invested in advancing campaigns and resources focused on safe, accessible, inclusive, and responsible outdoor recreation. As we see a surge in the Delta Variant, please plan ahead and prepare to keep communities safe as we recreate.

Can you name the four eastern wildernesses designated in the original Wilderness Act of 1964?

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy works alongside SAWS to perform stewardship along the AT. Check out and sign up for their next event on Saturday, August 21st in Dahlonega, GA. The Georgia AT Club will be doing trail maintenance for one of their monthly trail maintenance excursions!

Taken by SAWS Wilderness Ranger (who works in Shining Rock and Middle Prong Wilderness Areas)

With support from the National Forest Fdn. & Turner Foundation, Inc., SAWS field crew & wilderness rangers worked with USDA Forest Service staff to turn a steep section of the Panther Creek Trail in Cohutta #Wilderness into a rock staircase. In 1 week, this group removed 18 trees & built 162 steps!

We’re kicking off our Fall Tool Fundraiser! 🥳 Your support helps us deliver on our mission to connect communities with wilderness stewardship. Can you sponsor a new pair of gloves? Safety goggles? New components for our grip hoist? Please give today at: wildernessstewards.org/toolfundraiser

spare a dime and help us buy new🧤 and 🪓 and 🪚 and ⚒️ and ⛑ and 🥾 for the crews. the cdc says it’s okay for me to use emojis for the crews wildernessstewards.org/toolfundraiser

It’s true! We are! Will it be you?

This week, our Smokies Crew wrapped up their two months in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This season was the first opportunity SAWS has had to help steward and maintain trails in a National Park. Here’s to a great season! GreatSmokyNPS National Park Service

You're invited! The National Wilderness Workshop is going virtual this year, from November 15-19. The theme for this year's workshop is "Advocating for Stewardship – Tips, Tools and Practical Techniques for the Wilderness Steward.” Register today at wildernessalliance.org/2021_nww

🗓️ Deadline tomorrow, 8/31! Apply to participate in the @Bridge__Project Fall 2021 Hiring Event. This equity-centered experience connects candidates w/ exclusive job opportunities, workshops, job search support, and more. See info here: ⬇️ wildernessstewards.org/thebridgeproje…

We're searching for a new Executive Director! SAWS is seeking an energetic, focused leader to build on the organization’s first decade of work. Read more: wildernessstewards.org/jobs/executive…