- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Austin Bluffs Trail Restoration at University Park
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
6 people are interested
About the Stewardship Site:
University Park Open Space is located in the heart of Colorado Springs, with easy access from all sides and views of the mountains and city. This work will continue the 2016 project that began the work of connecting the Austin Bluffs Trail to a series of other trails around University Park.
About the Volunteer Experience:
Work will consist of repairing and reconstructing a "social" trail (i.e., an unofficial trail that diverges from a designated trail) that emerged as the area grew in popularity. Tasks will be a mix of new trail construction and building various erosion control, drainage, and rock structures. There will up to 100 volunteers on this project, so it will be a great opportunity to meet people from all around the state! Lunch will be provided.
About the Overall Impact:
This project will create sustainable access to the UCCS campus and University Park from the adjoining neighborhoods - ultimately providing a variety of fantastic trail experiences. Work on this project will also help reduce the damage caused by water erosion and the negative impacts from the social trails that criss-cross the landscape.
NOTE: MINORS ON VOC PROJECTS
Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on single-day projects.
More opportunities with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
Austin Bluffs at University ParkColorado Springs, CO 80918
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2017
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14