Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/24/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Meet at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center
Category(ies)
Project Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Volunteers Needed: 30
Workday Description:
The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is one of our communities prize protected areas and the closest National Monument to Colorado Springs, CO. The Fossil Beds showcase an ancient history very different from our climate and ecosystem today. The story it tells includes ancient volcanoes, their eruptions and red wood forests captured in time. The Fossil Beds houses 14 miles of hiking trails over hills, through valleys, riparian areas and wet lands. Protecting and maintaining these trails is a great way to continue to protect and give back to the public lands we love.
- NPLD educates Americans about the environment and natural resources, and the need for shared stewardship of these valued, irreplaceable lands;
- NPLD builds partnerships between the public sector and the local community based upon mutual interests in the enhancement and restoration of America’s public lands; and
- NPLD improves public lands for outdoor recreation, with volunteers assisting land managers in hands-on work.
Important Notes:
- CUSP will provide hard hats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
- All transportation vehicles must remain on site for the duration of the project
- Bathrooms are available at the Fossil Beds visitors center
- 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 to this page.
Requirements of Volunteers:
Prior to the project each volunteer must submit a completed CUSP-2016-Release-Form
Please print documents on both sides.
Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch (we will not return to vehicles for lunch)
Two liters of water to carry with you
Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Long pants are required 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, to carry with you, we will not return to vehicles for 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 flash flood potential; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing; 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 a total of five to seven miles 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 below office number can be contacted in case of emergency.
Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Post Office Box 726
Lake George, Colorado 80827
719.748.0033
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.