2020-CANCELLED: Family Camping: Trail Maintenance @ Stagecoach State Park

Start Date-End Date: 08/08/2020-08/09/2020 Land Manager Office: CPW - Stagecoach State Park Land Manager Contact: Cory Spakes Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Registration is currently on hold. Spend a weekend on the trail in the scenic Yampa Valley! Description: Due to COVID-19, we expect significant changes to our 2020 volunteer projects including possible changes to dates, type of work, and project sizes. We are diligently working with our land management partners to address the logistical challenges posted by COVID-19 and provide safe volunteer opportunities. Please stay tuned and visitwww.voc.org/covid19for the most up-to-date information on VOC's response. Where You'll Be: For hundreds of years, the Yampa Valley served as summer hunting grounds for Ute tribes, and its natural springs were frequently visited by the Yampatika Ute and Arapho tribes as sacred places of physical and spiritual healing. Today, the Yampa Valley is still home to stunning views and peaceful springs, as well as Stagecoach State Park about 30 minutes south of Steamboat Springs. The parkboasts 1,641 acres, a 771-acre reservoir, and through-routes to more than 35,000 acres of the Routt National Forest and the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area. What You'll Do: Individuals and families alike will enjoy this weekend in Stagecoach State Park as we work to finish a 1-mile section of trail that will be machine-cut prior to our arrival. Children ages 6-11 will enjoy fun programming from a local youth outdoor education organization Meanwhile, volunteers ages 12+ willdig and move dirt to ensure proper trail structure and drainage, re-seed the area, and spread, pack, and install materials to further stabilize the trail and mitigate erosion. Meals will be provided along with campsites within walking distance to a camp store, swim beach, and volleyball courts, making this agreat way to get out and give back with the whole family! Why It Matters: The trail you help complete will extend the South Routt trail system and provide access to a sizable area of public lands, offering a variety of recreational opportunities forhikers, bikers, backpackers, equestrians, hunters, fishermen, and wildlife enthusiasts. This project is highly desired by both the local community as well as park visitors, and the results of your efforts will be greatly appreciated and enjoyed for years to come! Need-to-Know Details: Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on overnight projects. Volunteers are responsible for providing their own camping equipment.VOC will provide meals, tools, and work gloves. Cancellation:Our partners rely on VOC volunteers to accomplish critical stewardship needs, and our projects often have wait lists.If you need to cancel,please email Kendall Cox or call 303-715-1010 ext. 116 as soon as possible so we can free your spot for another volunteer and have a full workforce. About Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is the state's oldest, largest, and leading outdoor stewardship nonprofit organization. Founded in 1984 to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources, VOC has engaged nearly 125,000 people in more than 1,000 volunteer projects for a donated labor value of $25 million. Through award-winning youth and volunteer programs, leadership training, capacity-building programs, and collaborative efforts with nonprofits and land management agencies, VOC is an invaluable resource in Colorado, especially as our outdoor stewardship needs are approaching near-crisis levels. For more information, visit www.voc.org or call 303-715-1010. Latitude/Longitude: 40.283875, -106.832366 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 50 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: