Friends of Ute Valley Park Trail Work Volunteer Day
Online registration will close Friday, October 30 at 3:00 pm. 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.
This is a community stewardship opportunity that welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds and communities
Calla Balliett, Community Engagement Coordinator calla@rmfi.org
Meeting location:
Please park and meet Friends of Ute Valley and RMFI at the trailhead for Ute Valley off of Ute Valley Trl also known as the HP Lot. Please use the link provided to ensure you are navigating to the correct trailhead lot.
Ute Valley Trl Trailhead Parking Lot Map Link
Activity:
This City of Colorado Springs Parks property is popular with hikers, runners, and mountain bikers. The project will address issues caused by erosion. Project tasks may include decompacting hardened soils, moving materials such as rock and dirt, and building rock trail structures at the direction of RMFI staff. This is moderately strenuous work using tools and moving and working with rock 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 hike of .5 miles one way with tools.
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.