Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/30/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
6 Mile Ranch
Category(ies)
Difficulty Rating: Easy/Moderate/Difficult
Project Times: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: 23785 County Road 126, Pine CO, 80470
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/poLMS
Directions:
From Denver: take Hwy 285 West 22 miles to Pine Junction, take a left onto CR 126, follow CR 126 another 20.7 miles, driveway will be on your right at the bottom of the hill, if you get to Gill Trailhead parking you have gone too far.
Number of Volunteers Expected: up to 50
From Colorado Springs: Take Hwy 24 West to Hwy 67 junction in Woodland Park and take a right, heading North on Hwy 67 take for about 24 miles, pass the Gill Trail Head, about a mile up take a left into property driveway.
Workday Description:
In light of recent and tragic fires, the Hayman Fire of 2002 may seem a distant memory, but serious issues continue from the largest fire in Colorado’s history. The Hayman fire burned over 138,000 acres. The forest’s under-story is recovering, including grasses, flowers and shrubs, but native trees take a very long time regenerate. Project work will include transplanting native tree species from this property owner’s nursery and planting them on the hillsides to promote reforestation. These efforts will help to mitigate future flood damage and aid in the healing of the burn scar and ecosystem as a whole. Some trees will be transplanted into pots for a later planting within the Hayman burn scar – this effort will also help other sites as well!
All work is dependent upon environmental factors – unpredictable weather, runoff and soil movement may alter project and location details.
Important Notes:
CUSP will provide hardhats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work.
Due to variable weather conditions and safety for our volunteers all vehicles and drivers must remain onsite for the duration of the project.
A portable restroom will be available on site.
Safety review will precede project work.
Weather, which could create hazardous conditions, may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled; staff will monitor weather and notify you of any changes, which will also be posted at this site.
Requirements of Volunteers:
Prior to the project each volunteer must submit a completed CUSP-2016-Release-Form, the group also needs to submit a VOLUNTEER-LISTING-2016 (1).
Please Bring:
A refillable water container, Igloos will be on site for refills
Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Long pants and long sleeved shirts are strongly recommended
Work gloves
Sturdy shoes
Snacks
A sack lunch
What to Expect:
This project will occur in an exposed mountain environment. Please be aware and prepared for potential hazards, including but not limited to: driving on mountainous roads with loose gravel and snow; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing; working at significant elevation. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat, cold or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. Dress appropriately for cold weather, including proper footwear. Know your limitations and inform staff immediately if you become ill or injured. Be prepared to exit quickly in the event of an emergency or changing weather. Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to stay hydrated.
GPS systems and Internet map sites are often inaccurate in the mountains. Cell phone service will be inconsistent or unavailable.
The Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Post Office Box 726
Lake George, Colorado 80827
719.748.0033
www.cusp.ws
Please print all documents two sided.