Where You’ll Be:
Signature Bluffs Natural Area is a riparian and wetland natural area along the Cache la Poudre River with soft-surface trails, cottonwood stands, cattail marshes, and a pond where fishing is allowed with a valid Colorado license. The site is well known for wildlife and bird watching and connects directly with the Poudre River Trail for extended hiking or biking. The exact meeting location will be shared via email at least seven days prior to the project.
What You’ll Do:
Volunteers will help improve visitor access while protecting sensitive habitat at Signature Bluffs. Work will focus on closing and revegitating informal social trails around the lake to reduce habitat disturbance and support native vegetation recovery.
Volunteers will also improve the designated primitive trail by widening and defining it, creating a safer and more welcoming route to fishing access points. This project is a good fit for new volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about trail restoration.
Please bring your own lunch for the day.
Why It Matters:
Informal trails can fragment habitat and impact wildlife and native plants. By restoring these areas and improving designated trails, this project helps protect sensitive ecosystems while guiding visitors to enjoy the landscape in a sustainable way. The work completed at Signature Bluffs supports long-term habitat health, safer recreation, and a better experience for everyone who uses the area.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ages 12+
Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older.
Project Difficulty:
This project is considered moderate; please check our difficulty rating criteria here for more details
The following are general physical considerations for this type of work. Some or all may apply. Volunteers can expect kneeling, bending, and working close to the ground for extended periods. Work takes place outdoors with exposure to sun, weather, and insects such as bees and wasps. Tasks may include carrying, hauling, and placing heavy materials like logs, branches, rocks, and fencing, as well as digging, shoveling, and moving soil and rocks. Some work will take place near water, where footing may be muddy or slippery. This is a 6.5 to 7 hour workday that requires some physical stamina, and volunteers are always encouraged to take breaks as needed.
Access Factors:
Vehicle Access: No vehicle restrictions – 2WD accessible
Other Notes: Cell service may be spotty in this area.
