Description
Start Date-End Date: 09/19/2020-09/19/2020
Land Manager Office: City of Greeley - Natural Areas & Trails
Land Manager Contact: Karen Scopel
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Summary: Registration is currently on hold. Create a natural-surface trail in Greeley on this project for volunteers ages 12+.
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:
Located just north of the University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley, Glenmere Park Urban Wildlife Sanctuary is a mecca for Weld County residents and wildlife alike. Glenmere offers a serene nature setting within an urban neighborhood, frequently attracting many bird species, as well as animals both large and small, who enjoy the safe haven the park provides.
What You'll Do:
Spend a Fall Saturday in this beautiful city park as we work to build a new, natural-surface trail for all to enjoy. After coffee and a light breakfast provided by our volunteer Crew Chefs, you'll work along a fairly flat section with dozens of volunteers ages 12 and older. You'll help establish the trail tread itself, install drainage structures to prevent erosion and preserve the long-term integrity of the trail, and possibly work on maintaining some nearby trails. This project is a great way to get outside with the family and discover a new recreational area along the Front Range! Lunch will also be provided.
Why It Matters:
Residents and visitors can enjoy numerous paved trails around Greeley, but there are few natural-surface options available. These trails are in high demand: a user-created "social trail" has already developed in the area. By formalizing that route, you'll help create a more sustainable trail and open up recreational opportunities for hikers, walkers, and joggers.
Need-to-Know Details:
Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on single-day projects.
VOC will provide all equipment including 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, pleaseemailKendall Coxor 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 120,000 people in more than 1,000 volunteer projects for a donated labor value of $24 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: 40.407366, -104.704831
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Camping Available: No
Physical Difficulty: Moderate
High Altitude Project: No
Desired Number of Volunteers: 40
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