Meeting location:

Please park and meet RMFI staff at the South Garden Parking Lot/ P10 on the east side of the park. Please use the maps link to properly navigate to this parking lot, as there is no address for this exact lot. This lot can be accessed from around the main loop to the park or from the Ridge Road entrance.

South Garden Parking Lot (P10)

Time:

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Online registration will close at 5 pm on Friday, November 7. We ask that all volunteers register online. If you missed online registration, a paper waiver can be filled out on-site. We do ask that all volunteers be available for the entire workday. If you need any other accommodations, please contact us prior to registering.

Activity: This City of Colorado Springs Parks property sees over 4 million visitors annually; this trail project in Garden of the Gods will address issues caused by erosion and high-use impacts. Project tasks will include moving dirt material to regrade the eroded trail under the guidance of RMFI staff. This is moderately strenuous work using tools in the outdoors. Be prepared for a rewarding day of trail work! If you have concerns about accessibility on this stewardship day, please reach out to us.

For more information about what to bring for the stewardship day, visit our FAQ page.

How to be prepared and what to expect on a volunteer day:

A hike to the work site from the trailhead.

• For this project, please expect a light hike of around .5 miles one-way.

What to wear:

• Wear long pants and sturdy shoes (This is required. NO open-toed shoes or shorts!)
• Work gloves - a pair to borrow will be provided if you do not have your own
• Eye protection (work eyewear, sunglasses or RX glasses) 
• Weather appropriate clothing (e.g. rain jacket, layers, etc.)

What to pack:

• Backpack to carry your water and personal belongings - you will need free hands while hiking to and from the worksite for tools. 
• Water bottle(s) or hydration system with plenty of water (2+ liters)
• Snacks - RMFI will provide a small snack. Please note we may not be able to accommodate all allergies or dietary needs.
• Sunscreen
• Any other personal needs e.g. medication, hat, extra snacks, electrolytes, etc.

RMFI will provide all the needed tools for this volunteer day.

Land Acknowledgment

This is a community stewardship day, which we acknowledge takes place on the traditional unceded territory of the Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Cheyenne, and Jicarilla Apache Nations*. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced occupation of their territory, and we honor and respect the many diverse indigenous people connected to this land on which our stewardship days take place.  

*If you would like to learn about the native territories that each of our projects are located on, please follow this link: https://www.rmfi.org/projects.