# Boots on the Trail

> Boots on the Trail (BOTT) is a veteran-focused nonprofit in Southeast Ohio providing free ecotherapy, trail maintenance, and peer support to veterans. Volunteer veterans clear invasive plants and downed trees from public trails every two weeks while building camaraderie in the outdoors, across an 8-county service area (Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Ross, Vinton, and Washington counties). EIN 99-3345800.

## Learn

- [About](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/about): Origin story, mission, vision, methodology, and board members.
- [Ecotherapy](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/ecotherapy): Explanation of the ecotherapy approach used in BOTT's programming.
- [Ornery Vets Collective](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/ornery-vets-collective): Peer support / community component of BOTT's programming.
- [Media](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/media): Press coverage and media mentions of BOTT.

## Actions

- [Events](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/events): Upcoming Trail Sunday maintenance events and Family & Friends gatherings; veterans-only trail work every two weeks, open potlucks a few times a year.
- [FAQ](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/faq): Common questions about eligibility, cost (free), and what to bring.
- [Contact Us](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/contact-us): Contact form and organizational contact details.

## Support

- [Donate](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/donate): Ways to financially support BOTT's programming.
- [Jammin' for Vets](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/jamminforvets): Fundraising event supporting BOTT.
- [Store](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/store): Merchandise supporting BOTT.

## Directories

- [Traditional Veterans Organizations](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/traditional-veterans-organizations): Searchable directory of veterans service organizations across BOTT's 8-county Southeast Ohio region.
- [State Wildlife Areas](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/state-wildlife-areas): Searchable directory of parks and nature areas across the region.

## Annual Reports

- [2024 Annual Report](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/2024-annual-report): BOTT's first-year annual report.
- [2025 Annual Report](https://www.bootsonthetrail.org/2025-annual-report): BOTT's second-year annual report.

## Contact

- Mailing address: Boots on the Trail, P.O. Box 29, Athens, Ohio 45701
- Email: info@bootsonthetrail.org
- Phone/text: 740.538.0011