Trail Keepers

Trail Keepers is River Region Trails’ volunteer stewardship program, bringing community members together to care for Montgomery’s parks, trails, and public green spaces. Through hands-on efforts like litter cleanups and light maintenance, Trail Keepers help keep public spaces safe, welcoming, and cared for—building pride, connection, and long-term stewardship along the way.

Trail Keeper Events 2025-2026

Rotating Park Cleanups are held on the second Saturday of each month, September through May.

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Our Partners

In collaboration with Montgomery Parks & Recreation, Alabama PALS, the Clean City Commission, and Hands On River Region, Trail Keepers supports volunteer stewardship efforts across Montgomery’s parks, trails, and public spaces.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes! A Trail Keeper is anyone who shows up, just once, or month after month to support River Region Trails. Once a Trail Keeper, always a Trail Keeper.

  • River Region Trail will have a green table set up prominently near parking. The table will have the sign-in/out sheet, the grabbers and trashbags.

  • Trash pickers and bags are provided. Sneakers or boots and water bottles are recommended. Volunteers may choose to bring their own gloves.

  • Trail Keeper events take place rain or shine and are only canceled in cases of dangerous weather, such as lightning. To protect volunteers from extreme heat, events are paused during the summer months.

  • The check-in table is set up by 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to join at any time, but we ask that all trash bags and grabbers be returned by 11:00 a.m. sharp for collection.

  • We have considered weeding, planting, invasive species removal and trail clearing as part of our volunteer efforts. While we do not currently have the capacity to offer these activities on a routine basis, they may be available on a project-by-project basis.

  • Yes. At this time, the City of Montgomery is our primary partner, and our work is focused on outdoor stewardship within this region. We hope to support or expand our efforts in the future as we continue to expand the network and our partnerships.

  • The Trail Keepers are done in partnership with Montgomery Parks & Recreation who collect the trash at 11:00 am.

  • Groups are always welcome, and often attend, our monthly park cleanups. Additional opportunities are posted on our Hands On River Region partners page as needed. Contact us if you would like to be notified when group opportunities arise.

  • No, anyone can show up. You may register with our partners at Hands On River Region if you would like to receive reminder notifications.

  • Many volunteers join us to earn service or credit hours. While we do not provide our own paperwork, there will always be someone on site who can sign required documentation. We also keep sign-in sheets on file as a record of participation.

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