Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/13/2016
12:00 am

Location
Meet at Deckers Hall

Category(ies) No Categories

Project Location: Caravan to the work site
Difficulty Rating: Easy/Moderate/Difficult
Meeting Location:  Meet at Deckers Community Hall parking lot, behind Flies and Lies8570 S Co Hwy 67, Sedalia, CO 80135
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/hrsKbTfB4HF2
Directions: From Colorado Springs, take US 24 west to Woodland Park.  At the stoplight at the Hwy 67 intersection, take a right.  Follow Hwy 67 to Deckers.  At the South Platte River, take a right and then an immediate right into the parking lot.

Number of Volunteers Expected: up to 25

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 was 138,000 acres. The forest’s understory has come back well 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.

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
• 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 site.

 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)

 Please Bring:
A refillable water containerAny applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Long pants and long sleeved shirts are strongly recommendedWork gloves
Sturdy shoes
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 environmental 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