Description
Start Date-End Date: 09/13/2013-09/13/2013
Land Manager Office: Jefferson County Open Space
Land Manager Contact: Kim Frederick
Funding Partner:
Programmatic Partner:
Summary: Help build a new trail which will allow hikers access to the Colorado trail and the Platte River.
Description:
STEWARDSHIP SITE
Once a stop for pack trainstraveling between Denver and Leadville and later a dude ranch, today Reynolds Park caters torecreationists who savor the front range at its finest. Wander through gentlemeadows brimming with wildflowers, picnic beside a bubbling brook, or hike to panoramic views of Pikes Peak and the Continental Divide, Reynolds Park has it all.
VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY
Volunteers will help complete the new 10 mile trail system at Reynolds park. The trail will originate at the center of the park and will terminate at the South Platte River, giving visitors access to the Colorado trail.
PARTNERS
Jefferson County Open Space
OTHER FUN STUFF
Meal: A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Latitude/Longitude: 39.468302, -105.240072
Additional Information:
Camping Available: No
Physical Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
High Altitude Project: No
Desired Number of Volunteers: 50
Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 20
Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 2
Total Volunteer Days: 22
Total Unique Volunteers: 22
Total Volunteer Hours: 153
Staff Hours: 37
Stipend Hours: 0
Project Summary:
Successes and Challenges:
Lessons Learned:
Special Notes:
Stewardship Education:
Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers:
I did receive, via constant contact, feedback from one individual that we should have canceled the project due to calls for flash flooding in lower elevations surrounding the project site. This individual did attend the project and commented that they had fun but felt like we were very lucky.
Description of Accidents/Incidents:
Description of Work Completed:
Originally scheduled for June 22nd this project was rescheduled to take place in September. The date in September was almost canceled leading due to historic rainfall and flooding. A conversation took place about canceling the project due to concerns about safety but the land manager felt like a) the soils would be conducive to the type of work we were scheduled to do and b) the area had not received the record moisture surrounding areas were experiencing and forecasts were favorable for the project day.
The project ended up being very productive, except for some early morning heavy showers the day ended up being dry with sporadic sunshine. Openheimer Funds really saved the day by bringing a group of 12 volutneers. The group enjoyed the work and seemed upbeat throughout the project. Work wrapped up just after lunch.
Details
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