Many Ways to Help. One Stronger Community.
You are the heartbeat of our grassroots community in Washington State. Every contribution helps build a cooperative platform created by the people, for the people.
Together, we create friendships, open doors to outdoor experiences, inspire personal growth, and make a positive difference in people's lives.
Choose How You'd Like to Make a Difference
Make a Financial Contribution
Help develop the CNS platform, expand community programs, and support accessible outdoor experiences. Every contribution matters.
Support CNS ↗Donate Outdoor Gear
Give new or gently used backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, hiking equipment, and other usable gear to help members facing financial barriers enjoy nature.
Offer Gear ↗Introduce CNS to Your Network
Connect us with friends, community groups, outdoor leaders, nonprofits, educators, and businesses who share our values.
Make an Introduction ↗Share Advice, Ideas & Feedback
Help shape our future with constructive feedback, professional advice, creative ideas, or recommendations for improving our community services.
Share Your Ideas ↗Volunteer Your Time & Skills
Support events, community outreach, technology, marketing, outdoor leadership, or nature stewardship. Even one hour a week can make a difference.
Explore Opportunities ↗Build Partnerships & Opportunities
Connect CNS with organizations, sponsors, businesses, and community programs to share resources, collaborate on events, and expand access to nature.
Collaborate With Us ↗♻️ Give Gear a Second Adventure
That extra backpack or tent gathering dust could help someone experience their first outdoor adventure. CNS welcomes offers of clean, functional gear, subject to review and coordination before acceptance.
Small Contributions. Lasting Impact.
Help reduce barriers to outdoor participation.
Bring people, skills, and communities together.
Encourage reuse, stewardship, and cooperation.
Every Contribution Starts Something Good.
Have an idea, resource, connection, or skill to share? We'd love to hear from you. Together, we can build a more welcoming and accessible outdoor community.