2015-Blue Heron Pond Trail Construction at St. Vrain State Park

Start Date-End Date: 10/10/2015-10/10/2015 Land Manager Office: CPW - St. Vrain State Park Land Manager Contact: Ben Pedrett Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Help construct a trail that boasts stunning views of the Front Range! Description: ABOUT THE STEWARDSHIP SITE St. Vrain State Park, located north of the Denver Metropolitan Area, is one of Colorado's 42 state parks. While it boasts spectacular views of the Front Range and excellent fishing, it is most famous for its spectacular birding as it is home to both herons and egrets - one of only a few Colorado sites where these elegant birds can be found. ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER PROJECT The Blue Heron Pond at St Vrain State Park is the largest at the park and offers great fishing and birding opportunities. This is one of the last ponds in the park to have a trail built around its perimeter. The three-mile trail will improve fishing access and give recreationalists another hiking opportunity in the park. Volunteers will work in crews to help build new trail, and transport and spread crusher fine to construct the trail around Blue Heron Pond. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. PARTNERS Colorado Parks & Wildlife- St. Vrain State Park Latitude/Longitude: 40.162872, -104.987122 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 60 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 45 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 5 Total Volunteer Days: 50 Total Unique Volunteers: 50 Total Volunteer Hours: 375 Staff Hours: 27 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: On Ocotober 10th 50 volunteer help construct new trial around St Vrain's largest pond. The pond is a great fishing and birding spot. The group constructed 850 feet of crusherfine trail. Due to the unusally hot Ocotober day the group was unable to finish all of the inteded work. VOC will be returning to the pond to complete the 1.5 mile trail that will encirlce the pond and provide a safer and more enjoyable user experience. 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: