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Get Your Hands Dirty- Volunteer With Us!

The natural areas are yours to enjoy and explore and you can also get involved with the stewardship of these special places. With more than 35,000 acres and 40 natural areas there's a lot to care for! Projects include trail building and maintenance, weeding, plantings, and more.

Have a group? Volunteer projects are great for team-building, networking, and camaraderie.
Don't have a group? Individuals and families can also participate.

Upcoming Projects

Poudre River Clean-up
Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m.- noon at Lee Martinez Park, 600 N Sherwood St.
Pitch in and help clean-up along the Poudre River! All you need is gloves, sunscreen, and the desire to make a difference! Organized by Mountain Whitewater Descents and sponsored by the Natural Areas Department. Volunters with bikes and trailers are also needed to transport trash bags. Free, no registration required.

National Trails Day
Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Get your hands dirty! Volunteers of all ages are invited to help restore trails at Bobcat Ridge. A free celebratory lunch will be provided at noon. Kid-friendly projects and activities will be available. Sponsored by REI. Registration required,

Customized Projects for Groups

Work with our staff to design a project that works for you on your schedule! Contact Cate Dillon, , 970-219-1106 to get started!

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