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Open Space Volunteers, Colorado Springs
Congrats Graduates!
We have 34 new graduates of this years' crew leader training weekend. They come from almost every Friends Group in the region - including Friends of Ute Valley Park (2), Friends of Fox Run and Friends of Cheyenne Mtn State Park. The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, in partnership with the Trails and Open Space Coalition, Rocky Mountain Field Institute and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado organized and facilitated the training with help from Friends of Red Rock and Friends of the Peak. Thanks to REI and PPCF for supporting TOSC and this project. Thanks to Chick-Fill-A for providing lunch, Bristol Brewing for their "graduation present," and Rockledge Ranch for providing a wonderful space for the training. Graduates are now asked to lead crews on two "certified projects" to get final certification. If you misplace that list, please email
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. Thanks again to our Graduates!!!
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The Rocky Mountain Field Institute is looking for Volunteers to help with a reclamation project within the burn scar area of Blodgett Peak Open Space May 10th, May 18th, May 24th, May 31st and June 9th. (Bold denotes full)
Log erosion barriers will be installed to minimize erosion, inchannel check dams will be built to slow the flow of waters and revegetation work will take place. Volunteers will till the soil, spread native seed and lay erosion control matting or mulch to keep seeds in place.
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Guardians of Palmer Park are asking Dog-Lovers to show some love for their park. They are focusing on the dog walk are on the upper mesa. Volunteers will also pick up dog and human waste along Lazy Land road. Bring water and gloves and be prepared for a variety of tasks.
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The hard-working "guardians" regularly pick up litter, dog-waste, paint picnic tables, remove grafitti... whatever else the park needs - they are on it!
During the winter months, Guardians of Palmer Park work the first Saturday of the month.
This is a great volunteer opportunity for families and "newbies." The work is not technical or difficult.
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 1. Choose an open space or park/or pick a day on the calendar with a project
2. Find the "Friends Group" maintaining the property and hosting the work event
3. Link to their site, register for a project and get to work!
The Trails and Open Space Coalition, coordinating with Parks staff and Friends groups have developed this website to connect you with projects. |
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Attention Friends Groups: This is your space for forms and information you need for volunteer projects. Just click on the links below to download the forms.
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