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Start Date-End Date: 07/05/2010-07/16/2010
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Description: Please join the US Forest Service this summer for a genuinely unique volunteer experience. The Rio Grande National Forest has partnered with Colorado Preservation, Inc. to rehabilitate the historic Fitton Guard Station. Circa 1906, Ranger D.E. Fitton constructed this Forest Service guard station (cabin and barn) to serve as a timber sale cabin, and later on it administration site for the eastern portion of what was then the San Juan National Forest. Work of volunteers will be instrumental in helping to transform these now dilapidated buildings into a historically accurate lodging facility. Once the barn and accompanying building are restored they will be available to the public as rental cabins, ideal for equestrian travelers. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participants will learn methods of log construction, stone foundation repair, roofing, door and window installation that are consistent with the original construction method. For example deteriorated logs will be replaced with similarly dimensioned logs matching the original species and the "barely there" roofing boards will be swapped with rough-sawn lumber and be sheathed with pre-rusted corrugated metal. In addition, crews will be invited to repair existing fence wire to help protect this rejuvenated building from grazing livestock. *7/5/10 - 7/9/10 (Log repair and replacement on the Fitton Barn)
*7/12/10 - 7/16/10 (Finish log work on Fitton Barn and reroof building) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Fitton Guard Station is located at an elevation of over 10,000 feet; due to this remote location, the site is accessible by foot, horse, or bike, but not motorized vehicles. The volunteer work week will start Monday morning and end at noon on Friday. (Early arrival is encouraged) Camping will be available on site which includes access to an outhouse facility. Work tools and safety equipment will be provided along with 3 meals a day. Don't be surprised if you learn a thing or two about the history of this site as well as gain a little knowledge about historic construction. This project is ideal for groups and families with children over 14 years old. No experience is necessary, although it is preferred. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For more information or to sign up for this amazing opportunity please contact Rob Santoro at (719) 852-6267 or email rob@voc.org
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Desired Number of Volunteers: 8
Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 10
Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0
Total Volunteer Days: 4
Total Unique Volunteers: 4
Total Volunteer Hours: 378
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