2021-Lincoln Hills Cares MYCO SWAT @ Golden Gate Canyon State Park - 7/14/2021

Start Date-End Date: 07/14/2021-07/14/2021 Land Manager Office: CPW - Golden Gate Canyon State Park Land Manager Contact: Jake Murray Funding Partner: Great Outdoors Colorado Trust - GOCO Programmatic Partner: Summary: Help remove noxious weeds at Golden Gate Canyon State Park! Description: Where You'll Be: Only a short drive from Denver, Golden Gate Canyon State Park boasts over 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, and aspen-rimmed meadows laced with miles of trails. With options for hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, equestrians, anglers, campers, rock climbers, and winter sports enthusiasts, it's not surprising an estimated 850,000 visitors recreate here annually. The park also provides a home for a great number and variety of wildlife, providing the perfect place for wildlife watching and photography. What You'll Do: Help remove Musk Thistle & Diffuse Knapweed off the Mountain Lion trail spur that goes up to the Quarry. What's the Impact: Pulling up and digging out Musk Thistle & Diffuse Knapweed plants before they flower and produce seeds will prevent them from further invading into areas of Golden Gate Canyon State Park, thus helping to maintain the natural integrity of this incredible landscape.By taking part in this important work, you can help preserve this native Colorado ecosystem for generations to come. Latitude/Longitude: 39.830785, -105.410958 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Easy, Moderate High Altitude Project: Yes Desired Number of Volunteers: 20 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 3 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 10 Total Volunteer Days: 13 Total Unique Volunteers: 13 Total Volunteer Hours: 65 Staff Hours: 14 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: