Dates: 08/15/2021
Time: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM< /p>
Type of Work: Trail Rest oration/Maintenance
Physi cal Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
Minimum Age: 16
Region: Greater Denver Area
County: Jefferson
< span class="titleTxt">Camping: No
Groups Allowed: Yes
Payment Required: No
Project photo by F4D Studios
R
ead Before You Register! Need-to-Know Details:
We greatly ap
preciate you volunteering your time and energy to care for Colorado's outdo
or places during COVID-19. To help provide a fun and safe experience for al
l, there are a few temporary changes to be prepared for:
- You may only register yourself. Every volunteer must sign our dig ital COVID-specific forms ahead of time to be able to attend.
You must provide your own food. VOC will not be providing meal s at this time. - You must bring work gloves. Please
click here for our full packing list of required an
d recommended items.
- If you are fully vaccinated, y ou may work without a mask. If you are not yet fully vaccinated or if you p refer to wear a mask for any reason, please continue to wear a mask on VOC projects. We will have spare masks available if needed.
- < strong>Cancellation & Waitlists: Due to this year's limited nu mber of projects and volunteer spots, we expect projects to fill quickly wi th waitlists. If you need to cancel, please email This email address is being protected from spambots . You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possibl e so we can free your spot for another volunteer and have a full workforce. If you are waitlisted for multiple projects, please call us at 303-715-101 0 ext. 116 and we can help you find an open project, if available.
Where You'll Be:
Just west of Denver and M
orrison is Corwina Park, 298 acres of the protected open space spread throu
ghout Bear Creek Canyon. The popular Panorama Point Trail is approximately
a 1.2-mile hike that leads to a gorgeous overlook offering views that span
west toward Mount Evans overlooking Kittridge and Evergreen.
What You'll Do:
Help perform critical trail maintenance task
s on this Sunday project! Open to volunteers ages 16+, there will be someth
ing for everyone from drainage structures to new step construction, providi
ng a great opportunity to explore natural areas close to Denver and give ba
ck to your public lands. Please note this project requires hiking about 45
minutes to the project site.
Why It Matters:
B
y restoring and re-establishing the Panorama Point Trail, you will create a
safer and more sustainable experience for hikers that will protect the uni
que cross-section of plant communities and habitat in this deservedly popul
ar and wonderfully accessible natural space getaway.
About Volunteers f
or Outdoor Colorado (VOC)
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (V
OC) is the state's oldest, largest, and leading outdoor stewardship nonprof
it organization. Founded in 1984 to motivate and enable people to become ac
tive stewards of Colorado's natural resources, VOC has engaged nearly 125,0
00 people in more than 1,000 volunteer projects for a donated labor value o
f $25 million. Through award-winning youth and volunteer programs, leadersh
ip training, capacity-building programs, and collaborative efforts with non
profits and land management agencies, VOC is an invaluable resource in Colo
rado, especially as our outdoor stewardship needs are approaching near-cris
is levels. For more information, visit www.voc.org or call 303-715-1010.