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One-Time Opportunities
Trailside Clearing at Heil Valley Ranch
We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help with weed whacking at Heil Valley Ranch. This backcountry project will require hiking or biking to the project site (15 minutes or more away from vehicles) with a gas-powered weed whip. Spend a couple of hours with our team diligently clearing out those stubborn weeds along the trails. Let's tackle those weeds together and make a difference on our beloved trails!
Two opportunities are available.
- Wednesday, July 26, 9 a.m. - noon.
- Tuesday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. - noon.
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Oxeye Daisy Removal in the Mountains
Wednesday, Aug. 2
4-7 p.m.
Near Nederland
Join us for an invasive plant removal project in the mountains near Nederland! We'll be working on a property that holds historical significance and is currently closed to the public. It's a special opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts and explore this unique area. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference! We will be hand pulling oxeye daisy, which is taking over the meadows in that area and outcompeting native wildflowers. We will also be using machetes to cut thistle. Our goal is to help stop the spread of seed in the area.
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Golden Hour Trail Work
Thursday, Aug. 10
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Heil Valley Ranch
Join us for some evening trail work! The much-loved Heil Valley Ranch is getting a trail reroute and YOU can help construct it! Volunteers will be cutting new trail tread and removing vegetation.
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List A Weed Eradication Series: Event 4: Hairy Willow Herb
Saturday, Aug. 12
9 a.m. - noon
Pella Crossing
List A weeds are considered "ecological game changers" of the non-native plant invaders! They are mandated for eradication across the entire state of Colorado, and we could use your help to keep this particular bad-actor at bay!
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Native Seed Collection!
Tuesday, Aug. 15
1-4 p.m.
Location TBD
Using native seeds in ecological restoration is essential to building resiliency and diversity in our special ecosystems. This is where you come in! Volunteers will help our restoration efforts by hand-collecting the seed of a variety of plants, including grasses, sedges, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees over the course of the summer and fall! Agency botanists will be on-site and provide plant identification during the project. Staff will continuously monitor seed development at a variety of open space areas, so the exact location of projects will be determined about three to seven days before the event. We’ll communicate specific project details to registered volunteers within that time frame.
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List A Weed Eradication Series: Event 5: Hairy Willow Herb
Saturday, Aug. 19
9 a.m. - noon
Location TBD
List A weeds are considered "ecological game changers" of the non-native plant invaders! They are mandated for eradication across the entire state of Colorado, and we could use your help to keep this particular bad-actor at bay!
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Native Seed Collection!
Saturday, Aug. 19
9 a.m.- noon
Location TBD
Using native seeds in ecological restoration is essential to building resiliency and diversity in our special ecosystems. This is where you come in! Volunteers will help our restoration efforts by hand-collecting the seed of a variety of plants, including grasses, sedges, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees over the course of the summer and fall! Agency botanists will be on-site and provide plant identification during the project. Staff will continuously monitor seed development at a variety of open space areas, so the exact location of projects will be determined about three to seven days before the event. We’ll communicate specific project details to registered volunteers within that time frame.
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Left Hand Outdoor Challenge Program Leader
Application Deadline: Aug. 28
The Left Hand Outdoor Challenge encourages young adults to become stewards of our public lands. Innovative monthly challenges hosted by Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff and volunteer program leaders will expose participants to a variety of outdoor careers and resource management issues.
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Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer management system. If you’re new to the system, you’ll need to create an account.
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