Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/30/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Category(ies)
Up With People & CUSP
Beaver Ranch Community Park Project
Workdays: Saturday, July 30th, 2016
Project Location: Caravan to the work site
Difficulty Rating: Easy/Moderate
Project Times: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Meeting Location: Beaver Ranch, 11369 S. Foxton rd. Conifer, CO
Map Link: https://goo.gl/9YF6Wg
Directions: From Denver, take U.S. Hwy 285 south. In South Conifer, take the S. Foxton Rd. exit. Destination will be on the right.
Number of Volunteers Anticipated: Up to 100
Workday Description:
Beaver Ranch is a 450-acre property for the Denver metro population to enjoy. This park is heavily used for recreation purposes because of its proximity to the city. Heavy use of this area requires maintenance to keep its pristine appearance and feel. A multi-phased project for Beaver Ranch consists of forest restoration and burning large piles of slash (tree limbs, branches, etc.). This is a common practice for fire mitigation to prevent a catastrophic fire from spreading. Rehabilitating the burn piles is the last phase of this project. Burn pile rehab consists of distributing the ash and debris, seeding the burn scars, and covering it with duff, or any native ground cover including pine needles, dead grass, etc. This particular project will also consist of mitigating invasive weed species.
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
- 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:
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 project)
Please Bring:
A daypack 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
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