Invasive Plant Volunteer Day at RMNP

Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Education Team directly supports the organization's mission by offering a wide range of educational opportunities, focused on building a love of wild places and inspiring people to act to preserve them. Educational offerings include half-day, full-day, and multi-day adult programs led by expert instructors, as well as scenic ecology bus tours for the whole family, guided hikes, and special programs just for kids and families.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Spend the day helping preserve Rocky's native vegetation by removing invasive plant species by hand!

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Volunteer Events

Single-day volunteer opportunities in Rocky Mountain National Park

Project Description:Managing invasive plants in Rocky Mountain National Park is a perennial issue. These species can threaten native plants and the wildlife that rely on them for habitat and food. Through hands-on manual control methods, you can play a vital role in restoring the natural balance of the park. Work alongside park staff and learn how to identify these species along with proper removal techniques. Working together, we can lend a hand to our native vegetation and help stem the tide of these invasive plants from taking over our park. Help us to protect biodiversity in Rocky Mountain National Park and promote ecosystem health by removing these invasive species! What to Expect:Minimum age: 18 yearsTime: 8:00am - 1:00pmParking/meeting location: Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterWork site: TBD, will be scouted ahead of time by NPS leadNearest bathroom: TBD based on work site, but bathrooms may be inaccessible for most of the event periodGear to bring: Layers (it can be hot or snow, even on the same day), rain gear, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), gloves if you prefer your own, day pack, lunch and snacks, and at least 2 liters of water per person.Note: Each date has a minimum requirement of 4 volunteers and a maximum of 10. If your desired date does not meet the minimum group requirement, we will try to reschedule you for another date.Manual removal of invasive species is moderately strenuous, with the entire workday spent on-foot walking distances that can add up to several miles in montane meadows, forests, and other front country locations. Removal will utilize hand tools such as shovels and pruners to dig out plants and remove seed heads. Participants should expect to be out for the entire time in variable weather conditions from hot temps in direct sunlight to cold and windy conditions. Events may be cancelled or shortened if weather conditions become a risk to health and human safety. Please be prepared with a daypack containing everything you will need for the day (food, water, sunscreen, layers, etc.).

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