2022-CANCELLED: Staircase Construction @ Glenmere Urban Wildlife Sanctuary

Start Date-End Date: 09/17/2022-09/17/2022 Land Manager Office: City of Greeley - Natural Areas & Trails Land Manager Contact: Chris Scully Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: VOC returns to put the finishing touches on this urban trail, including building stairs and fencing. Description: Project photo by Christine Carlson Where You'll Be: Located just north of the University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley, the Glenmere Urban Wildlife Bird 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. Anyone that attends a VOC volunteer opportunity in August, September, and October will be entered in a drawing for the chance to win a $300 SCHEELS Gift Card. The more opportunities you attend, the more entries you will earn. Good luck! What You'll Do: Spend a Fall Saturday in this beautiful area adjacent to Glenmere Park as we continue our work from 2021 to create a new, natural-surface trail for all to enjoy. You'll work along a fairly flat section to help establish the trail tread itself and install drainage structures to prevent erosion and preserve the long-term integrity of the trail. There will also be the opportunity to build a staircase or fencing for those who enjoy a more technical challenge. This project is a great way to get outside and discover a new recreational area along the Front Range! 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. 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 128,000 people in more than 1,000 volunteer projects for a donated labor value of $26 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 Additional Information: To organize carpooling please visithttps://www.groupcarpool.com/t/h8ik3s Please determine the following amongst yourselves: 1. Pick up location 2. When you leave 3. Vaccination status 4. Mask usage VOC suggests coordinating carpooling in the safest way possible and encouraging a mask friendly policy in your cars. If you have any issues finding a rider or a ride, please feel free to reach out to myself. Happy volunteering! Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 20 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: