BACKGROUND: Situated close to Flying J Ranch Park was the migration route known as the Ute Trail, which was used by Native Americans for centuries. Toll roads were later built nearby as early Euro-American prospectors and homesteaders needed a passageway through the foothills. Healthy meadows, forests and wetlands provide habitat for songbirds, raptors and wintering elk

Volunteers are needed to restore the Flying J boardwalk, which is a critical structure protecting important wetlands and the countless species that depend on this ecosystem.

BEFORE YOU GO: Maximize your time at the site by downloading a release of liability form, filling it out and bringing it with you to the project site. The link to the PDF is in blue, near the bottom of the page: http://jeffco.us/open-space/volunteer/job-descriptions/

**LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTIFY JCOS IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS**

REQUIREMENTS:

• Be in good physical condition
• Be able to use a variety of tools, including shovels, picks and rakes
• Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Be prepared for numerous and changing environmental conditions

WHAT TO BRING & WEAR:

• Closed-toe, sturdy shoes are required. No open-toed shoes or sandals of any kind will be allowed.
• Long pants (we will be working in rattle snake habitat)
• Work gloves
• Plenty of water (2 quarts minimum)
• Raingear
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Toilet paper (recommended)
• A day pack

     WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE! Please RSVP for July 26 here and for July 27 here.