June 16, 2025 3:05 a.m.

This summer Source One Serenity invites veterans, their families, and the wider community to join a series of hands-on trail stewardship projects in the Umpqua National Forest.

A release said the efforts will offer more than just trail maintenance. They will be opportunities to build community, preserve public lands, and reconnect with nature in ways that are both purposeful and healing.

The season will begin with a campout at Illahee Flats with the return of the annual Trail Work and Storytelling gathering. Now in its third year, this event brings people together to care for the Wildrose Trail during the day and gather in the evening for stories shared by a Klamath Modoc Raven storyteller. Camping is available for those who want to stay for the weekend and immerse themselves in both the work and the community.

There will be other projects in July and August. More details and RSVP information can be found at: www.sourceoneserenity.org/sos-trails or via email at: elena@sourceoneserenity.org

This summer’s trail stewardship projects have been made possible thanks to the generosity of individual donors and the support of partners, including the Autzen Foundation, the Three Rivers Foundation and the Umpqua National Forest.