United in caring for our shared outdoors.

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers mobilizes our regional community to care for our shared backyard through education, restoration, and collective action since 1995.

The result: healthier landscapes, stronger trails, and a community more deeply connected to the places it loves.

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The 2026 Season is Here!

Check out our upcoming projects below or view our full season calendar. No experience necessary! Volunteers must register ahead of the project. Click on an event to learn more about the project, including location, type of work, and how physical the work is. Feel free to contact us at info@rfov.org or 970-927-8241 with any questions or to get you registered.

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Red Hill - Three Gulch Trail
Sep 18
Red Hill - Three Gulch Trail

Nearest Town: Carbondale, CO

New pop-up project! We're heading back to Red Hill and could use more hands to keep Three Gulch Trail in top shape. Big thanks to White Horse Yoga for adopting this trail again this year!

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Linwood Cemetery | Latino Conservation Week
Sep 19
Linwood Cemetery | Latino Conservation Week

Nearest Town: Glenwood Springs, CO

For our fourth consecutive year, RFOV is partnering with Defiende Nuestra Tierra and City of Glenwood Springs to host a conservation project in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. In 2026, this project will take place in the heart of Glenwood Springs at Linwood Cemetery, and the project will be fully bilingual!

Por cuarto año consecutivo, RFOV se asocia con Defiende Nuestra Tierra y la ciudad de Glenwood Springs para organizar un proyecto de conservación en celebración de la Semana de la Conservación Latina. En 2026, este proyecto tendrá lugar en el corazón de Glenwood Springs, en el cementerio de Linwood, y el proyecto será totalmente bilingüe!

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Redstone to McClure Pass Trail | National Public Lands Day
Sep 26
Redstone to McClure Pass Trail | National Public Lands Day

Nearest Town: Redstone, CO

Join RFOV on National Public Lands Day as we work with Pitkin County Open Space & Trails to provide the finishing touches on the new Redstone to McClure pass Trail! Volunteers will complete tread finalization on this newly built connector trail in the southern end of the Crystal River valley!

¡Únete a RFOV en el Día Nacional de las Tierras Públicas mientras trabajamos con Pitkin County Open Space & Trails para darle los toques finales al nuevo sendero Redstone to McClure Pass! Los voluntarios completarán la marcación del camino en este sendero conector recién construido en el extremo sur del valle del Crystal River.

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Jess Weaver Trail (No Name)
Sep 27
Jess Weaver Trail (No Name)

Nearest Town: Glenwood Springs, CO

Like many of the trails within the Glenwood Canyon, the Jess Weaver trail was heavily damaged by the Grizzly Creek wildfire in 2020 and the subsequent flooding during the summer of 2021. For the first time since 2021, RFOV volunteers will return to the Jess Weaver Trail for a Community Project in partnership with the USFS, National Forest Foundation and Contour Logic.

Como muchos de los senderos dentro del Cañón de Glenwood, el sendero Jess Weaver fue gravemente dañado por el incendio forestal de Grizzly Creek en 2020 y las inundaciones posteriores durante el verano de 2021. Por primera vez desde 2021, los voluntarios de RFOV regresarán a Jess Weaver Trail para un proyecto comunitario en asociación con la USFS, la National Forest Foundation y Contour Logic.

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Bee Friendly Carbondale Family Drop In - Night 2
Sep 30
Bee Friendly Carbondale Family Drop In - Night 2

Nearest Town: Carbondale, CO

RFOV is partnering with Bee Friendly Carbondale to help maintain the native pollinator garden at Thompson House History Park — a garden built to support pollinators and the nearby Carbondale Historic Food Forest. Stop by for a relaxed, family-friendly drop-in to help with garden upkeep. No registration required, though it's appreciated if you can let us know you're coming — bring the kids and help us give the bees a home.

RFOV se ha unido a Bee Friendly Carbondale para mantener el jardín de polinizadores en el histórico parque de Thompson House. Pasa cuando puedas y durante el tiempo que quieras para ayudarnos con el mantenimiento del jardín y, al mismo tiempo, ayudar a las abejas. ¡Este es un proyecto informal y apto para toda la familia! No es necesario registrarse, pero si ya sabes que vas a asistir, nos puedes dejar tus datos y te enviaremos más información.

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Stewardship Spotlight: March 2026

RFOV | February Stewardship Spotlight: Trail Ambassadors, Trivia Night, and Season Kick-Off Party!

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Breathing Life Back Into Coal Basin

Once an active coal mine, Coal Basin Ranch is now a living example of what long-term restoration can achieve. Through years of coordinated restoration and community-powered stewardship, this landscape has transformed into a place where ecological recovery and recreation coexist. From extraction to renewal, its story is still unfolding.

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Nature’s Engineers at Work: Restoring Butler Creek

RFOV volunteers are helping restore Butler Creek by building beaver dam analogues that strengthen wetlands, improve trout habitat, and increase watershed resilience. Read how this hands-on work is bringing nature’s engineers back to the landscape—and what it means for the future of our local waterways.

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Stewardship Spotlight: January 2026

RFOV | January Stewardship Spotlight: New Trail Ambassadors, Trivia Night, and Youth in Nature get WFA Certs!

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December 2025

RFOV Voted Best Green Organization in the Valley, Youth in Nature visits Colorado National Monument, and we’re hiring!

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November 2025

Collective Impact at its Best - What we achieved in 2025!

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Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Basalt River Park! We'll be there Wednesday April 22 from noon - 6pm and the them is "My Future, My Voice". Stop by our table to make seed bombs, grab some stickers and giveaways, and learn about our ste
Do you love hitting the trails AND love talking to people? 🥾💬 We have the perfect opportunity for you. We're launching our Trail Ambassador Program — and the first training is happening Saturday, April 18 from 9am–3pm in Carbondale! T
⏳ ONE DAY LEFT to apply for Youth in Nature! If you're a high schooler ready to learn outdoor skills, meet new friends, and gain real-world conservation experience — don't let this deadline pass you by! Apply now → link in bio. #RFOV #Yo
It's that time of year — the 2026 Community Project season is open, and there's a place for everyone at the table. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or brand new to stewardship, we'd love to have you out there with us. Explore our full calen
There's something special about knowing a trail is yours to care for. Our Adopt-A-Trail program gives organizations and groups the chance to make a lasting commitment to our public lands and right now, two trails are waiting for their stewards! 🏔️
Earlier this month, our Youth in Nature interns spent the day along the Colorado River and it did not disappoint! Partnering with @midcowatershed , students explored riparian habitat around Lion's Pond and the Rifle Riverstop, learning about the wat
This summer, young people aren't just exploring the outdoors — they're protecting it. We're proud to offer programs that connect youth to the land and to something bigger than themselves. ✅ Adventure Stewards – Conservation education + r
Bluebird skies, fresh snow, and a mountain full of learning — our Youth in Nature students had an incredible day at Buttermilk last month! 🎿❄️ Thanks to our partners at @aspensnowmass, students spent the day skiing and riding while connecting
Member registration is officially OPEN! RFOV Members get exclusive early access to sign up for 2026 projects — more than two weeks before general registration opens in April. Use your member code to lock in your spots now! Our full season cal
The 2026 season is right around the corner! 🌿🛠️ Trail days, restoration projects, new places to explore, and an incredible community to do it with — we can’t wait to get back out there. What project do you want to see on the calendar
Calling all middle school adventurers (ages 11–14)! Adventure Stewards is back for another season of exploring the Roaring Fork Valley while giving back to the places we love. Registration is now open! Each 5-day session mixes hands-on stewar
Meet Susana, RFOV’s new Youth Education Coordinator! 🌿 Susana recently moved to the Roaring Fork Valley from Colombia and we’re so excited to have her on the team! She’s passionate about helping people fall in love with the natura
 

The Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) is donating up to $50,000 to Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers for signatures to the Aspen Pledge. Please visit here and take the Pledge