Volunteer to Protect Native Ecosystems in the Kawuneeche Valley
Spend the day helping preserve native plants by removing invasive plant species by hand on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park!
Join us this summer for a hands-on day, removing invasive plant species to help restore the park's native vegetation.
Invasive plants are a persistent threat in RMNP, crowding out native species and disrupting the wildlife that depends on them for food and habitat. The most effective tool we have against them? People willing to get their hands dirty! Your physical effort directly translates into healthier ecosystems and biodiversity that will help protect the park for generations to come.
Alongside park staff, you'll learn to identify invasive species and master proper removal techniques, skills you can carry with you long after the day ends. Expect a full, active day outdoors on varied terrain, but know that every plant pulled is a genuine, measurable difference made for the landscape you're helping protect.
This is demanding, rewarding work, and it matters.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Please meet in the parking lot of the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
Events may be cancelled or shortened if weather conditions become a risk to human health and safety. Please be prepared with a daypack containing everything you will need for the day, including layers for rapidly changing weather, rain gear, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), long sleeve shirt and long pants, sturdy close-toed shoes, lunch and snacks, at least 2 liters of water per person, and gloves (if you prefer your own).
Fees
There is no fee to participate in this volunteer workday.
Location
Meet a Kawuneeche Visitor Center
Latitude and Longitude 40.266824, -105.832723
Schedule
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9 am - 3 pm. Volunteers should plan to stay for the full duration of this event.
Event Type
- Volunteer Event