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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Maroon Bells Scenic Area Overnight Car Camping Overnight
Aug 7
Maroon Bells Scenic Area Overnight Car Camping Overnight

Nearest Town: Aspen, CO

Join RFOV for a weekend (Friday evening - Sunday evening) of car camping and trail maintenance at the iconic Maroon Bells. In partnership with the USFS and RFOV's professional trail crew, volunteers will complete projects on the trails between Maroon and Crater Lakes. Delicious dinners and breakfasts will be cheffed-up by RFOV staff for all volunteers!

Únete a RFOV para un fin de semana (de viernes noche a domingo noche) para acampar (desde el carro) y hacer mantenimiento a algunos senderos en el icónico Maroon Bells. En asociación con USFS y  junto al Equipo de Expertos de RFOV, los voluntarios trabajarán en los senderos  entre los lagos Maroon y Crater.  ¡Mientras tanto, el equipo de RFOV se encarga de las cenas y los desayunos!

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Four Pass Loop Backpacking Overnight
Aug 13
Four Pass Loop Backpacking Overnight

Nearest Town: Crested Butte, CO

There's a reason that the Four Pass Loop is one of Colorado's most visited backpacking routes.This year, RFOV volunteers will access this beautiful Loop through the East Fork Trailhead and spend four days caring for the segment of this well-loved trail system between West Maroon pass and Frigid Air pass along with our professional trail crew.

Hay una razón por la que el Four Pass Loop es una de las rutas de acampada más visitadas de Colorado. Durante cuatro días, los voluntarios trabajarán junto al Equipo de Expertos de RFOV en el mantenimiento de varios senderos entre West Maroon Pass y Frigid Air Pass. El acceso a este espectacular y tan querido circuito será por el East Fork Trailhead.

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Middle Thompson Creek | Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs)
Aug 29
Middle Thompson Creek | Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs)

Nearest Town: Redstone, CO

Beavers are important engineers of watershed health in Colorado. Once decimated, their population is now rebounding and they need your help! Through our Middle Thompson Creek BDA project, we will improve the vitality of the riparian area and increase the habitat potential for beavers and important wetland species.

Los castores son importantes ingenieros que mantienen la salud de las cuencas hidrográficas en Colorado. Después de estar al borde de la extinción, hoy  su población se está recuperando, ¡pero aún necesita tu ayuda!  Durante nuestro proyecto de “dique artificial inspirado en castores” (BDA por su sigla en inglés) en Four Mile Park, trabajaremos en vitalizar la ribera del río para aumentar el hábitat potencial para castores y otras  especies de humedal.

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Jess Weaver Trail (No Name)
Aug 30
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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Coal Basin Ranch | Little Explorers
Sep 12
Coal Basin Ranch | Little Explorers

Nearest Town: Redstone, CO

After five years of continuous trail maintenance and restoration efforts, we're going back to Coal Basin Ranch to complete more restoration projects at the site that was once the base for a large-scale coal mining operation. Come learn about this beautiful area and help us to plant native plants, remove invasive species and complete erosion control projects.

Structured youth activities are available for parents who would like to attend with children 4-8.

Después de cinco años de esfuerzos continuos de mantenimiento y restauración, volvemos a Coal Basin Ranch, una antigua mina de carbón. Ven a conocer este espectacular lugar mientras trabajamos en el mantenimiento de algunas rutas reconocidas mundialmente para el  ciclismo de montaña y el senderismo.

Tendremos actividades organizadas para niños de 4 a 8 años mientras los padres participan como voluntarios.

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Filoha Meadows Canada Thistle Removal
Sep 13
Filoha Meadows Canada Thistle Removal

Nearest Town: Redstone, CO

Filoha Meadows is home to the stream orchid, but these rare plants are being threatened by invasive Canada thistle and oxeye daisy. You can take this opportunity to see an open space otherwise closed to the public, help us control an invasive species, and protect a beautiful rare orchid!

Filoha Meadows es el hogar de la Orquídea de Arroyo, una planta rara que está siendo amenazada por especies invasoras como el  Cardo Cundidor y la Margarita no nativa. Ayudarnos a controlar las especies invasoras y a proteger esta rara y hermosa orquídea. Esta también es una oportunidad única para visitar un espacio natural que normalmente está cerrado al público.

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Adventure Stewards Registration is Open

Don’t miss out on this unique summer program for ages 11-14 that combines outdoor adventure, conservation education, stewardship, and fun experiences with new friends. This season, we’re offering one Monday - Friday session: July 27-31. Pickup and drop-off is at the Third Street Center in Carbondale. Spots fill up quickly so register today!

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We're hiring a Development Coordinator! If you love building relationships with donors and have a knack for keeping the details organized behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you. Click the button below to learn more and apply!

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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