Description
Start Date-End Date: 07/21/2018-07/21/2018
Land Manager Office: USFS - Boulder Ranger District
Land Manager Contact: Susan Crane
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Summary: Help remove non-native plants on this project for volunteers ages 8+.
Description: About the Stewardship Site:
Valued for its remote feel and breathtaking beauty, the James Peak Wilderness encompasses 14,000 acres to the south and west of the town of Nederland, not far from the tiny community of Rollinsville. It is home to high alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and its namesake James Peak, which sits at 13,294 feet above sea level.
About the Volunteer Experience:
On this half-day project, volunteers ages 8+ will start the day with a light breakfast before heading out to dig up invasive oxeye daisies from the trailhead and surrounding areas. As part of a multi-year effort to improve the ecosystem's health, this project is a great opportunity for families and volunteers of all abilities to make an immediate difference in one of Colorado's treasured Wilderness Areas. Lunch will be provided along with gloves and hand tools.
About the Overall Impact:
Although pretty, the oxeye daisy is an aggressive and highly destructive weed. VOC volunteers have worked for the past ten years to remove hundreds of thousands of flowers and seeds from the East Portal access point to the James Peak Wilderness. By joining this important effort, volunteers will help promote the health of native plants and prevent the weed from advancing further into the Wilderness Area.
Need-to-Know Details:
Minors:All youth under 16mustbe accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on single-day projects.
Cancellation:Our land manager partners rely on VOC volunteers to accomplish critical stewardship needs, and our projects often have wait lists. If you need to cancel, pleasecontact Jamie Burkeat 303-715-1010 ext. 116 as soon as possible so we can free your spot for another volunteer and have a full workforce.
Latitude/Longitude: 39.903253, -105.643800
Additional Information:
Camping Available: No
Physical Difficulty: Easy
High Altitude Project: Yes
Desired Number of Volunteers: 45
Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 47
Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 6
Total Volunteer Days: 53
Total Unique Volunteers: 53
Total Volunteer Hours: 272
Staff Hours: 4
Stipend Hours: 0
Project Summary: Adopt project managed by volunteer Jim Jacobson. Successful project with no adversity to report.
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| 8 and older |
