Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/07/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Glen Park on Lover's Lane
Category(ies)
Meeting Location: Glen Park on Lover’s Lane in Palmer Lake
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/hjHDnzr4EWK2 We will caravan to site from meeting location.
From I-25 take exit #161 west (Hwy 105) the Palmer Lake, Monument exit
Follow Hwy #105 to South Valley Rd., turn left
Turn left immediately onto Spring St.
Cross the creek, at the T turn right onto Lover’s Lane
Go to Walnut Ave. Glen Park is on your left
*Note: Google also has a different location for Glen Park, please use the above directions
We will help prevent catastrophic fire in the Palmer Lake – Monument area. Volunteers will help to haul, stack and chip materials from wildfire mitigation. Efforts will raise wildfire awareness and help protect homes, neighborhoods and communities, while increasing safety for firefighters and first responders.
For National Wildfire Preparedness Day 2016 we hope to build toward better awareness of fire mitigation and community resilience. We plan to do this project with the United States Air Force Academy Cadets, Athletes, Cheer and Dance Team, Team Rubicon, our partner Mark It Forestry and community members in the area. This is a true collaborative effort.
Important Notes:
- CUSP will provide hard hats, 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 at this site.
Requirements of Volunteers:
Volunteers must complete and submit prior to the project: CUSP-2016-Release-Form (one per volunteer, please print two sided); Group leaders, please complete: VOLUNTEER-LISTING-2016 (1) (for the group).
Please Bring:
A winter coat
A daypack to carry water and lunch
A refillable water container, we will have Igloos 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
Warm gloves (we will provide regular work gloves if you do not have them)
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, though not limited to: driving on mountainous roads with loose gravel or snow; exposure to sun, wind, snow 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 weather. Please be prepared to hike up to a total of a ½-mile at high elevation in varying weather.
Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to stay hydrated.
GPS systems and Internet map sites are often inaccurate in this area.
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
www.cusp.ws