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8 people are interested
Environmental Education Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF LORY STATE PARK
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8 people are interested
We are looking for some volunteers to assist with the Lory State Park Environmental Education programs happening in May. Environmental Education volunteers will have the opportunity to work with Lory State Park staff to provide a range of educational programs and activities to school groups. This month we have the following opportunities.
May 10th- Irish Elementary
- Programs: Well Gulch Hike, Unnatural Trails, Skins and Skulls, Geology Rock Sorting
May 11th- Dunn Elementary
- Programs: Skins and Skulls and Well Gulch Hike
May 18th- Milliken Elementary
- Programs: Service Learning(LNT), Skins and Skulls, Fire Ecology, and Well Gulch hike
May 24th - Pioneer Ridge
- Programs: History hike, Skins and Skulls, Fire Ecology, and Well Gulch
We strongly encourage you to sign up directly online at https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/GetInvolved. You may also respond to this opportunity, or better yet you can contact Maddy Walinchus, the Park Interpreter, directly at DNR_LoryInterp@state.co.us or (970) 493-1623.
More opportunities with FRIENDS OF LORY STATE PARK
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FRIENDS OF LORY STATE PARK
Location:
PO BOX 11, Loryspfriends@gmail.com, BELLVUE, CO 80512, US
Mission Statement
Friends of Lory State Park is dedicated to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Park. The Friends group serves as a supportive entity to complement the goals of Lory State Park.
Description
The Friends of Lory State Park began as a steering committee in 2012, seeking to recruit volunteers and raise funds for the Park. Coincidentally, the High Park wildfire swept through Lory Park in June of 2012, putting our plans on a fast track. Community support was strong, and we received donations and volunteers to build back better.
Our accomplishments include:
1) Established a scholarship program for transportation to assist schools with a population of free and reduced lunch students. Conduct hikes and teach students about wildlife and stewardship, encouraging them to visit the Park with their families. In lieu of in-person visitation during COVID, our Environmental Education Chair coordinated videos of an educational hike and a wildlife presentation for schools to view while under restrictions. 2) Restored a set of wildlife cameras in the Park, post select photos. 3) Rebuilt horse jumps and bridges after wildfires with volunteer help from 2012 to 2016. 4) Conducted a raffle online to raise almost $10,000 for rebuilding the bike skills park; Phase I construction complete.Goals for 2021-22:
1) Double our membership base. 2) Construct an ADA nature trail. 3) Focus on more direct community engagement. 4) Participate for the first time in Colorado Gives Day as part of a cohesive fundraising campaign for the Park.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
708 Lodgepole DriveLory State Parkloryspfriends@gmail.comBellvue, CO 80512
DATE POSTED
April 20, 2023
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Any time you can volunteer is greatly appreciated!
- We strongly encourage you to sign up directly online at https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/GetInvolved.