Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/14/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Aspen Valley Ranch
Category(ies)
Meeting Location: Aspen Valley Ranch
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/bzGUetBaCnT2
Number of Volunteers Needed: up to 25
Directions: AVR is located at 1150 South West Road in Woodland Park – just one mile from downtown. When driving into Woodland Park on Highway 24 (from Colorado Springs), turn left onto West Road (at the stoplight just past Donut Mill). Follow West Road for about 1.1 miles. The entrance to AVR will be on your left (marked by two stone sculptures and an open gate).
Workday Description:
We will be working on projects designed to prevent catastrophic fire in the wildland/urban interface (WUI). Work may include: moving wooded material to be chipped, chipping and/or constructing burn piles for prescribed fires or for mastication. The work will protect homes, lives and the health of our forests. This critical work will help foster team work and a shared vision of forest health and disaster prevention. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
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 at this site.
Requirements of Volunteers:
Prior to the project each volunteer must submit a completed CUSP-2016-Release-Form, Groups also needs to submit one VOLUNTEER LISTING 2016
Please print all documents two-sided.
Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch
Refillable water bottles, Igloo containers 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 (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 weather. 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.
Typical GPS navigational systems are often inaccurate in mountainous regions.
Cell phone service will be inconsistent or unavailable.
Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Post Office Box 726
Lake George, Colorado 80827
719.748.0033
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.