Fall Trail Celebration with Jefferson County Open Space

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Thank you for registering for the September 26th National Public Lands Day project with Jefferson County Open Space! Detailed information about logistics, schedule for the day and what to bring will be sent to you the week of the project. DON'T BE A NO SHOW! In order to provide a safe and fun experience for all of our volunteers we need to have an accurate count of how many individuals will be participating on the project. IF YOU NO LONGER ARE ABLE TO ATTEND PLEASE CONTACT Matt Martinez at mrmartin@jeffco.us or (303) 271-5971. Follow us on twitter for information on upcoming volunteer projects twitter.com/JCOS_Volunteers

Fall Trail Celebration with Jefferson County Open Space

By Jefferson County Open Space

Date and time

Thursday, September 22, 2016 · 12:30 - 7pm MDT

Location

Alderfer/Three Sisters

Wilmot Elementary 5124 S Hatch Dr Evergreen, CO 80439

Description

Help Perform Light Trail Maintenance at

Alderfer/3 Sisters!

BACKGROUND: Near the heart of Evergreen, Alderfer/Three Sisters Park abounds with stunning vistas, landmark rock formations, beautiful old stands of ponderosa pine and the most trails per acre of any foothills park—nearly 15 miles on 770 acres.

Once a working ranch for cattle, horses and foxes, Alderfer/Three Sisters is now a park that offers a variety of experiences, from hikes across rolling terrain to challenging rides to the top of Evergreen Mountain.

Some of the parks trails are currently experiencing erosion, which in turn is causing water quality issues taken into account. Volunteers will help restore trails that are experiencing erosion as well address other portions that require some general maintenance. After the project volunteers will be treated to a barbeque and a chance to win prizes at the Alderfer barn.

**LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTIFY JCOS IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS**

BEFORE YOU GO: Maximize your time at the site by downloading a release of liability form, filling it out and bringing it with you to the project site. The link to the PDF is in blue, near the bottom of the page: volunteer release of liability form


TRANSPORTATION: Lower the overall carbon footprint of our volunteer effort. Participants will have the opportunity to coordinate a ride to and from the project with other volunteers.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. Our staff will be onsite to guide you through the day’s work flow
  • Be in good physical condition
  • Be able to use a variety of tools, including shovels, picks and rakes
  • Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Be prepared for numerous and changing environmental conditions


WHAT TO BRING & WEAR:

  • Closed-toe, sturdy shoes are required. No open-toed shoes or sandals of any kind will be allowed.
  • Long pants
  • Work gloves
  • Plenty of water (2 quarts minimum)
  • Raingear
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Toilet paper (recommended)
  • A day pack

We Look Forward to Working with You!

Organized by

Jefferson County Open Space was founded as a land conservation organization in 1972 whose mission is to preserve open space and parkland, protect park and natural resources and to provide healthy nature based experiences. We are funded with a one-half cent sales tax that has protected over 52,000 acres and created 27 regional parks and 252 miles of trails in Jefferson County.

 

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