Where you'll be:
Located in Park County's South Platte Ranger District within the Pike & San Isabel National Forest, just northwest of Bailey, CO.
This district, covering nearly half a million acres, offers diverse landscapes with elevations ranging from a mile high to 14,000-foot peaks. Nearby Harris Park, situated at 8,852 feet, borders the Pike National Forest and the Mount Evans Wilderness area, attracting millions of visitors annually from Denver and beyond.
What you'll do:
Volunteers will assist in removing approximately 1,500 feet of old barbed wire fence on Forest Service lands adjacent to private property and Harris Park. The unused fence poses risks to wildlife and the public, and volunteers will cut and roll it for disposal.
Why it matters:
This project is crucial for wildlife habitat protection and human safety. Removing this safety hazard makes the landscape safer for both wildlife and the public. The fence removal supports animal migration, contributing to the health of the migrating herd in the area. Join us in preserving the natural balance of this diverse landscape.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ages 14+
14 is the minimum age. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on single-day projects.
If you are a parent looking to sign your child up for this opportunity, please create a separate account on their behalf, and then register them through that account.
Please click here for comprehensive instructions on how to do this.
This process is intended to be as easy for you as possible while helping to ensure that the necessary paperwork and information is completed. Thank you for taking these steps, and for your understanding.
Project difficulty:
This project is considered easy to moderate in nature. Check our difficulty rating criteria here for more details.
Accessibility Factors:
Vehicle accessibility: Parking will be available along a native surface road through the Harris Park neighborhood.
Other notes: Work site is accessible via a short walk from the parking area. There will be bathrooms on site.
Join us in making a positive impact while reducing your carbon footprint! Register yourself for our upcoming project and take the eco-friendly route by carpooling with fellow volunteers.
Click here to sign up for the carpool (please do this after registering for the project).
