Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/15/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Meet at Venture Foods in Divide
Category(ies)
United Methodist, Eureka, MO
Green Forest Health Work at Ute Lakes
Workday: Wednesday, June 15th 2016
Project Location: Ute Lakes
Difficulty Rating: Moderate – Difficult
Project Times: 9am – 3 pm
Meeting Location: Divide Venture Foods parking lot
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/DtvmV
Directions: From Colorado Springs take US Hwy 24 West about 20 miles, Venture Foods is on the right at the South Hwy 67 and Hwy 24 intersection.
Number of Volunteers Anticipated: up to 50
Workday Description:
The Ute Lakes subdivision and CUSP have been working on mitigation for several years. The Ute Lakes area backs National Forest property and the work that has been completed helps protect homes and life in the event of wildfires. Our volunteers will be moving material to an accessible location to be processed through the chipper. This work is highly important as it protects the ecological health of our forest and protects from catastrophic wildfire with a proactive approach, this type of work is great for team building within your group.
Important Notes:
- CUSP will provide hard hats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
- A portable restroom will be available for participants at the work site
- A safety review and work demonstration will precede the 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 on this page.
Requirements of Volunteers:
All volunteers must complete and submit prior to the project:
CUSP-2016-Release-Form (needed for each volunteer, please print double sided)
VOLUNTEER-LISTING-2016 (1) (one for your group, one for each day)
Please Bring:
A day pack to carry water and lunch
Refillable water bottle (We will have Igloo containers available 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 (we will have some if you do not)
Sturdy shoes with good tread; no sandals please
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; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing and hiking at significant elevation. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. 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 environmental conditions. Please be prepared to hike up to one quarter mile at high elevation in varying weather conditions. Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to stay hydrated.
GPS systems and Internet map sites are often misleading 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