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Red Hill - Sage Meadows - Night 1
May
5
4:00 PM16:00

Red Hill - Sage Meadows - Night 1

Nearest Town: Carbondale, CO

Join us for an evening of trail work on Carbondale's backyard hiking destination! We’ll be working on much-needed trail improvements on the sage meadow portion of the Blue Ribbon Trail. This is the first of our three-part Red Hill series.

Acompáñanos en  una tarde de trabajo en Red Hill, la zona de sendero más cercana a Carbondale.  Realizaremos mejoras en el sendero Blue Ribbon, específicamente en la sección de las praderas de chamizo (sagebrush). Esta es la primera de tres fechas que tendremos en Red Hill.

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Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail - Invasive Removal
May
9
9:00 AM09:00

Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail - Invasive Removal

Nearest Town: New Castle, CO

Come join RFOV as we partner with New Castle Trails, RFMBA, and the New Castle Climate and Environment Commission to complete much needed Scotch Thistle, Russian Thistle, and Kochia removal along the corridor of this beloved mountain biking and hiking trail. Talbott's Burning Mountain trail features an impressive climb up the grand hogback formation to massive views of the mountains surrounding New Castle. Following the completion of the project--Down Valley Brewing will host volunteers for a celebration!

Este proyecto es una colaboración entre  RFOV, New Castle Trails, RFMBA y la Comisión de Clima y Medio Ambiente de New Castle. Trabajaremos en la eliminación de tres especies de plantas invasoras (cardo borriquero, cardo ruso y kochia) a lo largo de este sendero popular entre ciclistas y caminantes. El sendero Talbott's Burning Mountain asciende por la imponente formación geológica conocida como “Grand Hogback”,  con vistas espectaculares a las montañas que rodean New Castle. Una vez finalizado el proyecto, ¡Down Valley Brewing recibirá a los voluntarios para una celebración!

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Red Hill - Sage Meadows - Night 2
May
12
4:00 PM16:00

Red Hill - Sage Meadows - Night 2

Nearest Town: Carbondale, CO

Join us for an evening of trail work on Carbondale's backyard hiking destination! We’ll be working on much-needed trail improvements on the sage meadow portion of the Blue Ribbon Trail. This is the second of our three-part Red Hill series.

Acompáñanos en  una tarde de trabajo en Red Hill, la zona de sendero más cercana a Carbondale.  Realizaremos mejoras en el sendero Blue Ribbon, específicamente en la sección de las praderas de chamizo (sagebrush). Esta es la segunda de tres fechas que tendremos en Red Hill.

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Red Hill - Sage Meadows - Night 3
May
19
4:00 PM16:00

Red Hill - Sage Meadows - Night 3

Nearest Town: Carbondale, CO

Join us for an evening of trail work on Carbondale's backyard hiking destination! We’ll be working on much-needed trail improvements on the sage meadow portion of the Blue Ribbon Trail. This is the last night of our three-part Red Hill series.

Acompáñanos en  una tarde de trabajo en Red Hill, la zona de sendero más cercana a Carbondale.  Realizaremos mejoras en el sendero Blue Ribbon, específicamente en la sección de las praderas de chamizo (sagebrush).  Esta es la última de tres fechas en las que estaremos en Red Hill.

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Duroux Park Improvements
May
30
10:00 AM10:00

Duroux Park Improvements

Nearest Town: Basalt, CO

Come out to help provide needed improvements to this beautiful park on the banks of the Roaring Fork River in the Town of Basalt! Volunteers will help to to formalize the paths and boat ramps that traverse the park and provide access to the river, install seating pads and picnic tables, and revitalize garden beds by planting native flowering shrubs!

Ayúdanos a darle unas mejoras muy necesarias a este parque a orillas del río Roaring Fork en Basalt. Junto con otros voluntarios, ayudaremos a demarcar los caminos del parque  y las rampas de botes por las que se accede al río, a instalar bancas y mesas de picnic y a revitalizar el jardín plantando arbustos nativos.

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Coal Basin Ranch  | National Trails Day
Jun
6
9:00 AM09:00

Coal Basin Ranch | National Trails Day

Nearest Town: Redstone, CO

After five years of continuous trail maintenance and restoration efforts, we're going back to Coal Basin Ranch to maintain more trails at the site that was once the base for a large-scale coal mining operation. Come learn about this beautiful area and maintain world-class mountain biking and hiking trails. Join us this National Trails Day and get outside!

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 de senderos, volveremos a Coal Basin Ranch para mantener más senderos en el sitio que una vez fue la base de una operación de minería de carbón a gran escala. Venga a conocer esta hermosa área y mantenga rutas de ciclismo de montaña y senderismo de clase mundial. ¡Únete a nosotros este Día Nacional de los Senderos y sal!

Hay actividades juveniles estructuradas disponibles para padres que deseen asistir con niños de 4 a 8 años.

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Nancy's Path
Jun
7
8:30 AM08:30

Nancy's Path

Nearest Town: Basalt, CO

Dedicated in honor of Nancy Parker West, Nancy's Path is a public trail open to horses and hikers that is managed by Pitkin County Open Space and Trails and the Bureau of Land Management. Join us to improve the sustainability of the upper portion of this beloved trail.

Dedicado en honor a Nancy Parker West, Nancy's Path es un sendero público abierto a caballos y excursionistas que es administrado por Pitkin County Open Space and Trails y la Oficina de Administración de Tierras. Acompáñanos para mejorar la sostenibilidad de la parte superior de este querido sendero.

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Maroon Bells Scenic Area
Jun
27
8:00 AM08:00

Maroon Bells Scenic Area

Nearest Town: Aspen, CO

We had such a great time at our 30th Anniversary project at the Maroon Bells, we thought we'd do it again in 2026! Come join RFOV, the USFS, and Wilderness Workshop for a day of trail improvements and targetted weed removal in the Iconic Maroon Bells Scenic Area!

Nos lo pasamos muy bien en nuestro proyecto del 30 aniversario en Maroon Bells, pensamos en hacerlo de nuevo en 2026! Ven y únete a RFOV, el USFS y Wilderness Workshop para un día de mejoras en los senderos y eliminación de malezas específicas en la icónica zona escénica de Maroon Bells!

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Maroon Bells Scenic Area Overnight Car Camping Overnight
Aug
7
to Aug 9

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!

Únase a RFOV para un fin de semana (viernes por la noche - domingo por la noche) de camping de coches y mantenimiento de senderos en el icónico Maroon Bells. En asociación con el equipo profesional de senderos de RFOV y el USFS , los voluntarios completarán proyectos en los senderos entre Maroon y Crater Lakes. El personal de RFOV preparará deliciosas cenas y desayunos para todos los voluntarios!

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Four Mile Park | Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs)
Aug
29
8:30 AM08:30

Four Mile Park | 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 Four Mile Park BDA project, we will improve the vitality of the riparian area and increase the habitat potential for beavers and important wetland species.

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

Los castores son ingenieros importantes de la salud de las cuencas hidrográficas en Colorado. Una vez diezmados, su población ahora se está recuperando y necesitan tu ayuda! A través de nuestro proyecto Four Mile Park BDA, mejoraremos la vitalidad del área ribereña y aumentaremos el potencial de hábitat para los castores y las especies importantes de humedales.

Hay actividades juveniles estructuradas disponibles para padres que deseen asistir con niños de 4 a 8 años.

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Coal Basin Ranch
Sep
12
9:00 AM09:00

Coal Basin Ranch

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 de senderos, volveremos a Coal Basin Ranch para completar más proyectos de restauración en el sitio que alguna vez fue la base de una operación de minería de carbón a gran escala. Venga a aprender sobre esta hermosa área y ayúdenos a plantar plantas nativas, eliminar especies invasoras y completar proyectos de control de la erosión.

Hay actividades juveniles estructuradas disponibles para padres que deseen asistir con niños de 4 a 8 años.

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CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER- 30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Rifle Falls
Oct
4
8:30 AM08:30

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER- 30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Rifle Falls

RFOV is turning 30 in 2025! To celebrate, we are returning to trails and open spaces where our volunteers and staff have made a tangible, lasting impact over the last 3 decades! For our final 30th anniversary project, we return to Rifle Falls, where we worked in our second season in 1996! Join us for a day of trailwork and restoration beneath some of Colorado's most stunning waterfalls!

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Coffman Ranch
Sep
28
9:00 AM09:00

Coffman Ranch

Coffman Ranch features 141 acres of productive ranch land, native wildlife habitat, and more than a century of deep agricultural roots. Join us to help create a welcoming place for our community and build deep connections with land, wildlife, and water.

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

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Latino Conservation Week - Veltus Park Planting Project
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00

Latino Conservation Week - Veltus Park Planting Project

In celebration of Latino Conservation Week, RFOV is offering a bilingual project in partnership with City of Glenwood Springs and Wilderness Workshop. Come and enjoy the outdoors while helping the City of Glenwood Springs to replant the Northern portion of Veltus Park with native trees, shrubs, grasses and forbs. Open to all with guaranteed translation services provided.

En celebración de la Semana de Conservación Latino, RFOV está ofreciendo un proyecto bilingüe en asociación con la ciudad de Glenwood Springs y Wilderness Workshop. Ven y disfruta del aire libre mientras ayudas a la ciudad de Glenwood Springs a replantar la parte norte de Veltus Park con árboles nativos, arbustos y hierbas. Abierto a todos, tendremos servicios de traducción.

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30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Maroon Bells Scenic Area
Aug
3
8:00 AM08:00

30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Maroon Bells Scenic Area

RFOV is turning 30 in 2025! To celebrate, we are returning to trails and open spaces where our volunteers and staff have made a tangible, lasting impact over the last 3 decades! For our third 30th anniversary project, we celebrate our history as the local volunteer arm of the White River National Forest and the Maroon-Snowmass Wilderness! Join us for a day of trail maintenance and stewardship under the iconic Maroon Bells!

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Butler Creek Beaver Dam Analogue (BDA) Overnight
Jul
11
to Jul 12

Butler Creek Beaver Dam Analogue (BDA) Overnight

Beavers are important engineers of watershed health in Colorado. Once decimated, their population is now rebounding and they need your help! Through our Butler Creek BDA project, we will improve the vitality of the riparian area and increase the habitat potential for beavers and important wetland species. This is an overnight project with breakfast and dinners provided by RFOV, bring your camping gear! Advanced registration required with a refundable $75 deposit.

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Marble Stewardship Extravaganza
Jun
20
to Jun 21

Marble Stewardship Extravaganza

Join us in Marble for a full day of stewardship projects, learning opportunities, and plenty of time to just hang out. We'll work on trail and restoration projects at the in-town Marble Mill Site, the Marble Wetlands, and a nearby US Forest Service Trail TBD.

Camping in town is available on Friday night with pre-registration and a $50 refundable deposit, and breakfast and dinner are included.

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Coal Basin Ranch
Jun
7
9:00 AM09:00

Coal Basin Ranch

After four years of continuous restoration efforts, we're going back to Coal Basin Ranch to restore more natural areas at the site that was once the base for a large-scale coal mining operation. Come learn about this beautiful area while healing degraded soils and plant communities. Join us this National Trails Day and get outside!

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

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30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Maroon Creek Wetlands
May
31
9:00 AM09:00

30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Maroon Creek Wetlands

RFOV is turning 30 in 2025! To celebrate, we are returning to trails and open spaces where our volunteers and staff have made a tangible, lasting impact over the last 3 decades! At our second 30th anniversary project, we celebrate our history in the creation and multi-decadal stewardship of Maroon Creek Wetlands! Join us for a day of restoration projects in this beautiful wetlands in the heart of Aspen!

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30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Red Hill
May
22
4:00 PM16:00

30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Red Hill

RFOV is turning 30 in 2025! To celebrate, we are returning to trails and open spaces where our volunteers and staff have made a tangible, lasting impact over the last 3 decades! Up first, we celebrate our history at the Red Hill Trail Network! Join us for an evening of trailwork and restoration projects on Carbondale's backyard hiking destination.

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Silt River Preserve
May
3
9:00 AM09:00

Silt River Preserve

Help restore this important town park and riparian area for humans and wildlife to enjoy! We'll build on work that volunteers like you have done over the past four years by planting native trees and plants, battling the establishment of invasive plants, and maintaining trails throughout the preserve.

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

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