Please note: This event posting has multiple dates over the month of August. Please keep track of the specific date(s) that you register for. Register for one day, or several!
Project Description:
Join us in planting native seedlings to help plant communities and habitat! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park to preserve native vegetation, protect our soils, and prevent spread of invasives species. We respond to areas that have been degraded due construction, human use, or severe natural events. Established in the 1980s and guided by a management plan, our program focuses on using locally collected native plant materials to ensure ecological integrity. This summer, you can make a meaningful contribution to RMNP's biodiversity while gaining experience in conservation practices. Join us and be part of preserving the natural beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park for future generations!
What to Expect:
Volunteers will be planting native plant seedlings within a disturbed site at Glacier Basin Campground in exposed conditions (full sun, rain, wind). Planting will involve moving seedlings from trucks to the work site, kneeling, digging with hand tools, and attention to careful planting techniques.
Minimum age: 18 years
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Parking/meeting location: Meet at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at 9:00 AM. All participants will be carpooling to the work site at Glacier Basin Campground.
Work site: Glacier Basin Campground
Nearest bathroom: Campground restrooms
Gear 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.
