2024-Willow Planting @ Duran

Get Connected Icon Happens On Dec 16, 2024
Get Connected Icon 8am-2pm
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Description

Where you'll be: 

Duran is a section of the Poudre River. Parking will be at the Signature Bluffs Trailhead. You will cross 71st Ave towards the gate that leads you to section of trail we will be working on. There will be directional signs posted.

What you'll do:

With the nature of a changing river that sometimes calls for trail re-routing. A portion of the trail will be undergoing construction. This is a prime time to plant willows, a beautiful and important plant for rivers. We will spend the day de-potting and planting willows in the Duran section of the Poudre River. 

 Why it's important: 

This project will help sustain recreational opportunities in the Front Range, it will create habitats for a healthy ecosystem, provide riverbank structure and prevent erosion 

Eligibility Requirements:  

  • Ages 16+  

Project Difficulty:  

This project is considered easy and moderate, please check our difficulty rating criteria, here, for more details. Conditions will be cold and muddy. 

Accessibility Factors:  

Vehicle Accessibility:

2WD accessible, limited parking in the Signature Bluffs parking lot.

Other notes:

There will be public restrooms on-site. Please be prepared for mud and dress in layers due to the cold.

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 16 and 99.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Dec 15, 2024
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Review the weather forecast for the project and prepare accordingly; VOC projects are rarely canceled due to weather. In case of inclement weather, please check our hotline by calling 303-715-1010 x131 or check your email for updates. In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, we will adjourn the project.