2014-National Public Lands Day Trail Restoration at Chatfield State Park

Start Date-End Date: 09/27/2014-09/27/2014 Land Manager Office: CPW - Chatfield State Park Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Volunteers will perform a half day of Trail Restoration on Chatfield's South Platte Trail. Description: STEWARDSHIP SITE Chatfield State Park-located southwest of Denver-is a popular destination for those hoping to make a quick getaway from the city, open tonearly every type of recreationalist, including bikers, hikers, horseback riders, boaters, and fishermen. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including over three hundred species of birds, which is why the Audubon Society of Greater Denver runs an Audubon Center at the historic Atchison Ranch. VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY Spend a day with VOC in partnership with Chatfield State Park to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation's largest, single-day effort for public lands. During this half day stewardship project, volunteers will help restore part of the South Platte River Trail with new crusher fines. Thanks to volunteer efforts, this heavily used trail will be sustained for many more years to come. Latitude/Longitude: 39.54159, -105.061586 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Easy High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 35 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: