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Canal Conservation Corps Leader

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ORGANIZATION: HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY

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REGISTER FOR VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION: highlinecanal.org/volunteer2025/

Orientations are Hybrid (In person at our office OR virtual on Zoom) Please only register for ONE of the two offered dates!
  • February 8, 10 - 11:30 am
  • February 12, 5 - 6:30 pm

Canal Conservation Corps (CCC) Leaders manage volunteers as groups gather to care for the Canal through stewardship programs such as:

  • trash, weed and brush removals
  • tree and prairie plantings
  • trail monitoring
  • other ecological restoration projects

The CCC harnesses the commitment of community members from across the region, enabling and inspiring them to work together to enhance the Canal’s ecological health and future vitality. This dedicated coalition measurably improves the Canal’s ecosystem and the region’s climate resilience by significantly enhancing the Conservancy’s ability to care for the Canal. The CCC is powered by trained youth and adult Corps Leaders, as well as individual and group volunteers.

More details at highlinecanal.org/ccc/

2 Shifts

  • morning / 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM MST - FULL
    Mostly Saturdays
  • evening / 05:00 PM to 07:30 PM MST - Spots available: 1
    Thursdays
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About HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY

Location:

4010 E ORCHARD RD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Conservancy is to preserve, protect and enhance the 71-mile High Line Canal, in partnership with the public.

Description

To accomplish our mission we will:

  • Steward the future of the Canal through leadership, education and advocacy
  • Engage local communities to protect and preserve the Canal
  • Build a strong community that is representative of the diverse people and communities along the Canal
  • Establish sustainable partnerships between diverse geographic regions and jurisdictions
  • Maintain and revise our ambitious and transformative community vision and plan for the Canal in collaboration with the public
  • Champion implementation of The Plan for the High Line Canal
Our Canal is one of the nation’s most spectacular linear parks, connecting communities, people and nature. Our vision for the future is a permanently preserved 71-mile linear greenway that:
  • Creates Connections: the Canal connects diverse communities and people to each other and nature
  • Enhances Recreation: the Canal serves as a recreational spine that stitches together a regional trail system
  • Supports Local Economies: the Canal is an urban generator that infuses new life into the economy of surrounding communities
  • Improves Environmental Health and Climate Resiliency: the Canal is an ecological asset supporting 71-miles of wildlife and natural environment

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Community, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

Multiple locations Centennial, CO 80121

(39.61179,-104.95057)
 

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Education
  • Community Outreach
  • Outdoor Recreation

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 20/hours per year

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