Where You’ll Be:
Join us at Majestic View Nature Center (MVNC), a nonprofit that serves the Arvada community by offering a diverse array of public programming designed to foster connections with the natural world. From creative nature art sessions to engaging conservation presentations, MVNC ensures that individuals of all ages in the community can explore their connection with nature. You may be interested in visiting the nature center's exhibitions yourself!
Nearest Town: Arvada, CO
The specific location will be shared with all registered volunteers 2 weeks before the project.
What You’ll Do:
Volunteers will get hands-on experience with stream and habitat restoration by helping build simple rock-and-wood structures (such as one-rock dams, Zuni bowls, and wicker weirs) that slow water flow, capture sediment, and support native plant recovery. Volunteers will move and place rocks, weave woody materials, and help stabilize the stream channel. No experience needed.
Please bring your own lunch for the day.
Why It Matters:
When streams erode, water moves through the landscape too quickly, washing soil away and leaving streambanks dry and unstable. The structures volunteers will build will slow water down, allowing sediment to settle and moisture to soak into the ground instead of rushing downstream.
Holding water in the landscape supports native plants, which stabilize streambanks and create habitat for birds, insects, amphibians, and other wildlife. Over time, this leads to healthier ecosystems, improved water quality, and greater resilience to drought and flooding.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ages 16+
Physical Difficulty:
This project includes tasks ranging from moderate to difficult. Please check our difficulty rating criteria here for more details.
General physical considerations for participating in this project (Some or all may apply): lifting and moving large rocks, digging holes, and placing rocks.
Access Factors:
Vehicle Access: 2WD accessible
Other Notes: There will be about a 1/4 mile hike from the parking lot to the work site.
If you enjoy projects that include components of rock work, you can view similar projects here.
