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1 person is interested
National Trails Day Restoration at Genessee Park
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
About the Stewardship Site:
Not far from Denver off I-70, Genesee Park feels a world away with over 2,000 acres to explore. It is one of the oldest parks in the Denver Mountain Parks system and is home to the historic Beaver Brook Trail, coveted hiker-only trails, and a herd of bison! Its proximity to Denver and diverse recreation opportunities - from picnicking to backcountry hiking - make this park a popular pick with everyone from families to groups.
About the Volunteer Experience:
Celebrate National Trails Day by restoring the popular, hiker-only Chavez Trail in Genesee Park! Volunteers ages 14+ will start the day with breakfast provided by our volunteer Crew Chefs, then get to work on improving the trail's sustainability by redefining the trail tread and creating rock and drainage structures. Volunteers will also close a number of user-created "social trails" by spreading woodstraw mulch and native plant seeds in order to restore the natural environment. Lunch will also be provided.
About the Overall Impact:
Muddy, eroded trails result in hikers going off-trail, which inadvertently creates "social trails" that damage the natural environment and lead others off designated trails. By improving drainage structures, volunteers will reduce the harmful impacts of erosion and social trails and ultimately create a safe, enjoyable, and more sustainable hiking experience for the area's many visitors.
Need-to-Know Details:
- Minors: All youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on single-day projects.
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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
Genessee Mountain Park26771 Genesee LGolden, CO 80401
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- No training required