- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Eastern San Luis Valley Trail Construction
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Trail-building for all levels at the base of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains! Celebrate the first annual Colorado Public Lands Day by taking care of Colorado's public lands!
About the Stewardship Site:
The Eastern San Luis Valley Trail System winds through pinon pine and juniper forests at the base of the towering Sangre De Cristo Mountains just outside the town of Crestone. The nearby Baca National Wildlife Refuge, known for hidden wetlands and an enormous elk herd, will provide facilities, an area to camp, evening presentations led by the Refuge Manager as well as a tour of the refuge for those who can stick around after work on Sunday.
About the Volunteer Experience:
This project offers something for everyone, no matter your level of experience. The relatively loose soil in the area makes for easy digging, but may require additional structures and rock armoring in places to ensure the sustainability of the trail. There will be duties that range from light shovel work and raking, to moving large rocks and building rock monowalls and armored drains - and you'll all learn what those are!
About the Overall Impact:
The goal of the Eastern San Luis Valley Trail system is to develop a series of connecting trails linking the Baca Grande Sub Division, the Town of Crestone, Crestone Charter School and public lands including the BLM and the Baca National Wildlife Refuge. This will provide opportunities for recreation and a natural experience close to one of the San Luis Valley's population centers, which will benefit local residents as well as visitors. Though there are several nearby trailheads that access public lands in this area, most climb quickly into the exposed trails of the Sangre De Cristo mountains, whose steep slopes often hold snow into the warmer months.The Eastern San Luis Valley Trail System will travel through more mellow public land at lower elevations, providing access for a wider variety of users and extending the season of use further into the winter and earlier into the spring.
NOTE: MINORS ON VOC PROJECTS Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on overnight projects.
To register visit: http://www.voc.org/project/eastern-san-luis-valley-trail-construction
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About Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Location:
600 S. Marion Parkway, Denver, CO 80209, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado is to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.
Description
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to motivating and enabling people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. Founded 30 years ago, VOC is a nationally recognized leader in outdoor stewardship volunteerism, having helped more than 100,000 people of all ages get involved in and become inspired to care for Colorado’s outdoors. To view VOC's full listing of volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Calendar at www.voc.org/volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Galena AveCrestone, CO 81131
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Disaster Cleanup
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- weekend trip