Nonprofi t Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2447 Denver, CO

600 South Marion Parkway Denver, CO 80209-2597 303-715-1010 [email protected] voc.org Thank you to our 2017 sponsors! for making our work possible and for helping us engage thousands of volunteers. Find Your Place with (as of March 1, 2017) Printed on a renewable, farmed Volunteers for Outdoor resource, containing 10% PCW recycled paper with H-UV technology which operates with reduced energy You might recognize some of the faces on this cover. A few are Fred & Jean consumption, reduced paper waste, and produces NO ozone or volatile world-class athletes. Others are leaders or business owners. Allegretti organic compounds (voc) omissions. Foundation All are Coloradans just like you – individuals from various walks of life, from around the state who love the outdoors Mike and are discovering their place in caring for Colorado by volunteering, leading, partnering, O’Brien supporting, and inspiring with VOC! Living Trust At a time when our outdoors face threats from natural disasters and recreational overuse, along with diminishing public lands budgets, VOC volunteers are fi lling critical Firman needs, person-by-person, making a diff erence on our trails, in our parks, in the high ENERGIZE COLORADO Fund country, along the Front Range, and across the plains. Take a peek inside and fi nd your place with VOC in 2017.

What’s in Store for 2017: Find Your Wanderlust: Explore Colorado’s fi nest for Colorado’s beautiful trails, parks, and open treasures and give back at the same time! Join us spaces. And be sure to stay tuned for details this on the Hanging Lake Trail Restoration project when fall when we’ll kick off our work boots and put the trail will be closed to the public, off ering a rare on our dancing shoes at a Grand end-of-season opportunity to experience the area’s plunging celebration event with music, food, and fun. Don’t waterfalls and pristine turquoise-colored lake. miss your chance to be part of our Grand year – Or perhaps you are looking for a free weekend look for the inside. COLORADO SPRINGS getaway with the family. Enjoy hassle-free camping Unleash Your Leadership Potential: Looking for parks ∙ recreation ∙ cultural services near beautiful Steamboat Springs, off ering fun, supervised outdoor adventures for the kids while ways to put your passion for the outdoors to good EEK CR C O use? Want to grow your leadership skills? Put the R U A N adults build the new Dry Lake Trail. Take a look E T

L Y C inside at all the places you can discover with VOC two together this year by joining VOC’s volunteer OPEN SPACE in 2017. leadership ranks. Travel throughout Colorado, 2017 Outdoor receive VIP invitations to exclusive events, and Find Your Place through Philanthropy. In order to annually provide critical stewardship programs, VOC Celebrate a “GRAND” Milestone: We are pulling build your leadership and technical skills. Check relies on fi nancial support from people like you! We are proud to have strong backing from many outstanding Stewardship Opportunities out all the stops this year as we celebrate our out the Leadership Courses inside to learn how you companies, foundations, community-based organizations, and government funders who share our outdoor 1000th project. Join us on any of our seven Grand can become involved as a crew leader, crew chef, stewardship values. Contact us to learn about sponsorship opportunities, or consider joining/renewing your VOC voc.org membership in the enclosed envelope or by donating securely online at voc.org. Milestone projects showcasing the importance or other leadership role that fi ts your interests. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado’s mission is to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. of volunteers and partners in helping to care Some of Colorado’s most awe-inspiring places are being loved to death. Head Volunteer with VOC as a family and spend quality time together This is The Leadership Is Calling out with VOC this summer to places along the Continental Divide or to geologic Inspiring outside! Bring your friends and meet other families. Let’s get kids “With VOC, I’ve made Colorado wonders like Red Rocks and Hanging Lake where you can experience Colorado’s Next Generation excited about being outdoors and taking care of the environment Looking to put your talents to work in new ways? Become a fi nest scenery while helping to lessen serious damage from overuse. (check voc.org for age minimums). volunteer leader with VOC. Help educate volunteers or apply lifelong friends, helped your gourmet cooking skills in Colorado’s great outdoors! Red Rocks Trail Reroute Planting at High Plains Environmental Center May 6 April 8 build trails that will be 2017 Morrison | Greater Denver Area Loveland | Front Range North Leadership time commitments are fl exible. Sign up today for Cascade Creek Trail Restoration First Creek Trail Construction at Rocky Mountain Arsenal one of VOC’s leadership training courses to get started, and May 13-14, Oct 14-15 April 22 used by thousands of Volunteer Salida | Northern & Central Mountains Denver | Greater Denver Area fi nd your place as a VOC volunteer leader! Singletree Fence Removal Garden Planting and Harvesting at Denver City Parks Select May June 10 people for the next 20+ Edwards | Northern & Central Mountains Denver | Greater Denver Area & Oct Dates Opportunities Town of Breckenridge Claimjumper Trail Construction & Family Camping VOC LEADERSHIP & SKILLS TRAININGS: Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute July 22-23 July 15-16 Breckenridge | Northern & Central Mountains years, and laughed until It’s easy to get involved with VOC! Use this project Salida | Northern & Central Mountains For those interested in serving as VOC volunteer leaders. Invasive Weed Removal Herman Gulch Trail Restoration July 29 season catalog to help you fi nd your place – your Aug 12-13 Nederland | Front Range North VOC Crew Chef Webinar Training I almost couldn’t stand Georgetown | Northern & Central Mountains April 5 volunteering “sweet spot” – based on your desired Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Dry Lake Trail Construction & Family Camping Online Continental Divide Trail Trail Restoration Aug 5-6 Aug 19-20 Steamboat Springs | Northern & Central Mountains up. VOC brings me location, availability, and interests. Then, Empire | Northern & Central Mountains head to Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Hermit Park Trail Construction & Family Camping VOC Tool Manager Orientation Aug 26-27 April 8 Hanging Lake Trail Restoration Estes Park | Front Range North Lakewood great satisfaction and voc.org/volunteer for further details and to register. Sept 9-10 Glenwood Springs | Western Slope Firefl y Trail Construction at McCloskey Natural Area Oct 7 VOC Spring Trail Skills Training Red Rocks Trading Post Trail Restoration Greeley | Front Range North April 29-30 connectivity.” P.S: We’re always looking for volunteers to help with photography, blogging, offi ce support, Sept 16 Evergreen Morrison | Greater Denver Area Fox Meadow Trail Restoration at Barr Lake State Park – Jerome Stiller, shopping for food, managing and loading tools, and more! Contact us for details. Oct 21 VOC Crew Leader Training Brighton | Greater Denver Area June 3-4 VOC Volunteer Since 2013 Evergreen Note: To meet the needs of everyone wanting to PROJECTS MAY CHANGE From Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, the Front Range backyard is jam- The Fantastic Leave the city lights behind as you explore Colorado’s best star-gazing volunteer, registration will open March 1 for Spring Connect with us online for the latest information packed with nature. There’s no shortage of nearby trails, parks, and wide Starry Night skies. Check out these remote, under-the-radar destinations that off er (April-June) projects, June 1 for Summer (July- on new projects, date changes, and more. Front Range open spaces that can use some volunteer TLC this season. In-Kind Sponsors August) projects, and August 1 for Fall (September- diverse stewardship adventures ranging from high altitude peaks to OSI TRAININGS: Dedisse Park Trail Construction October) projects. Mark your calendars now! May 20 Adventures Open to anyone interested in taking their outdoor leadership Evergreen | Greater Denver Area meandering riverways. and stewardship skills to the next level. Dixon Trail Construction at State Park Rio Grande Natural Area River Access and Float June 3-4 May 13-14 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Antonito | Southern Mountains Advanced Ecological Restoration LEGEND: Wigwam Trail Restoration June 9, Eastern San Luis Valley Trail Construction Skills and Leadership Training April 1-2 May 20-21 EASY Deckers | Greater Denver Area June 22, July 1 Crestone | Southern Mountains Estes Park Creek Bottom Trail Restoration at Castlewood Canyon State Park South Mount Elbert Trail Construction & Restoration June 24-25, New to VOC or outdoor experiences? Want to involve the whole family in volunteering? June 10 OSI Crew Leadership for Trails Franktown | Greater Denver Area Leadville | Northern & Central Mountains July 29-30 These projects are the perfect place for you! Examples of work include light trail Four locations & dates: Beartrack Lakes Trail Restoration Trail Restoration* maintenance, garden planting and harvesting, weed removal, and more. June 16, June 24 July 10-14 April 1-2, Grand Junction; April 29-30, Durango; Evergreen | Greater Denver Area Creede | Southern Mountains Trail Restoration at Urad State Wildlife Area May 20-21, Golden; June 10-11, Walsenburg MODERATE Historical Cabin Trail Construction at with Noble Energy July 29-30 June 17 Empire | Northern & Central Mountains Some degree of fi tness is recommended. Work often includes planting trees, Pine | Greater Denver Area Redcloud and Sunshine Peaks Access Trail Restoration* Note: VOC’s Outdoor Stewardship Institute provides many improving degraded river and stream areas, and restoring or constructing trails. These Warren Gulch Trail Restoration Aug 4-6 June 30, July 20 Lake City | Southern Mountains other volunteer management and technical training courses Evergreen | Greater Denver Area projects are a great starting point for further, more challenging projects. Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Trail Restoration* for agency staff and volunteers. Visit voc.org/leadership- Aug 14-18 Pikes Peak South Slope Trail Construction at Lake Moraine Crestone | Southern Mountains training-calendar to see the complete list. DIFFICULT July 8-9 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Lake Agnes Trail Restoration Aug 19-20 Not for the faint of heart, but perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a high- Rutherford & Anna Mule Trails Restoration Walden | Northern & Central Mountains July 15-16 altitude or backcountry experience. These projects are often technical or provide an Georgetown | Front Range Gunnison River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure Sept 7-10 Learn more about VOC’s exciting off erings exhilarating workout. No gym membership needed! Austin Bluff s Trail Restoration at University Park Delta | Western Slope Sept 9 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Quandary Peak Trail Restoration and unique volunteer and DIY stewardship CAMPING & MEALS COSTS GRAND MILESTONE Sept 16-17 First Creek Trail Construction & Restoration with Colorado Native Breckenridge | Northern & Central Mountains programs at voc.org and through INCLUDED ASSOCIATED PROJECT Sept 23 Denver | Greater Denver Area Goose Creek Trail Restoration our mobile app, YourCO, available Sept 30-Oct 1 Willow Creek Falls Trail Construction at Deckers | Greater Denver Area Check website for age requirement on each project. Sept 30 Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Stone Quarry Trail Construction for free download. Littleton | Greater Denver Area Oct 7-8 Del Norte | Southern Mountains

* Early-bird registration opens May 1 Some of Colorado’s most awe-inspiring places are being loved to death. Head Volunteer with VOC as a family and spend quality time together This is The Leadership Is Calling out with VOC this summer to places along the Continental Divide or to geologic Inspiring outside! Bring your friends and meet other families. Let’s get kids “With VOC, I’ve made Colorado wonders like Red Rocks and Hanging Lake where you can experience Colorado’s Next Generation excited about being outdoors and taking care of the environment Looking to put your talents to work in new ways? Become a fi nest scenery while helping to lessen serious damage from overuse. (check voc.org for age minimums). volunteer leader with VOC. Help educate volunteers or apply lifelong friends, helped your gourmet cooking skills in Colorado’s great outdoors! Red Rocks Trail Reroute Planting at High Plains Environmental Center May 6 April 8 build trails that will be 2017 Morrison | Greater Denver Area Loveland | Front Range North Leadership time commitments are fl exible. Sign up today for Cascade Creek Trail Restoration First Creek Trail Construction at Rocky Mountain Arsenal one of VOC’s leadership training courses to get started, and May 13-14, Oct 14-15 April 22 used by thousands of Volunteer Salida | Northern & Central Mountains Denver | Greater Denver Area fi nd your place as a VOC volunteer leader! Singletree Fence Removal Garden Planting and Harvesting at Denver City Parks Select May June 10 people for the next 20+ Edwards | Northern & Central Mountains Denver | Greater Denver Area & Oct Dates Opportunities Town of Breckenridge Claimjumper Trail Construction & Family Camping VOC LEADERSHIP & SKILLS TRAININGS: Continental Divide Trail Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute July 22-23 July 15-16 Breckenridge | Northern & Central Mountains years, and laughed until It’s easy to get involved with VOC! Use this project Salida | Northern & Central Mountains For those interested in serving as VOC volunteer leaders. James Peak Invasive Weed Removal Herman Gulch Trail Restoration July 29 season catalog to help you fi nd your place – your Aug 12-13 Nederland | Front Range North VOC Crew Chef Webinar Training I almost couldn’t stand Georgetown | Northern & Central Mountains April 5 volunteering “sweet spot” – based on your desired Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Dry Lake Trail Construction & Family Camping Online Continental Divide Trail Jones Pass Trail Restoration Aug 5-6 Aug 19-20 Steamboat Springs | Northern & Central Mountains up. VOC brings me location, availability, and interests. Then, Empire | Northern & Central Mountains head to Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Hermit Park Trail Construction & Family Camping VOC Tool Manager Orientation Aug 26-27 April 8 Hanging Lake Trail Restoration Estes Park | Front Range North Lakewood great satisfaction and voc.org/volunteer for further details and to register. Sept 9-10 Glenwood Springs | Western Slope Firefl y Trail Construction at McCloskey Natural Area Oct 7 VOC Spring Trail Skills Training Red Rocks Trading Post Trail Restoration Greeley | Front Range North April 29-30 connectivity.” P.S: We’re always looking for volunteers to help with photography, blogging, offi ce support, Sept 16 Evergreen Morrison | Greater Denver Area Fox Meadow Trail Restoration at Barr Lake State Park – Jerome Stiller, shopping for food, managing and loading tools, and more! Contact us for details. Oct 21 VOC Crew Leader Training Brighton | Greater Denver Area June 3-4 VOC Volunteer Since 2013 Evergreen Note: To meet the needs of everyone wanting to PROJECTS MAY CHANGE From Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, the Front Range backyard is jam- The Fantastic Leave the city lights behind as you explore Colorado’s best star-gazing volunteer, registration will open March 1 for Spring Connect with us online for the latest information packed with nature. There’s no shortage of nearby trails, parks, and wide Starry Night skies. Check out these remote, under-the-radar destinations that off er (April-June) projects, June 1 for Summer (July- on new projects, date changes, and more. Front Range open spaces that can use some volunteer TLC this season. In-Kind Sponsors August) projects, and August 1 for Fall (September- diverse stewardship adventures ranging from high altitude peaks to OSI TRAININGS: Dedisse Park Trail Construction October) projects. Mark your calendars now! May 20 Adventures Open to anyone interested in taking their outdoor leadership Evergreen | Greater Denver Area meandering riverways. and stewardship skills to the next level. Dixon Trail Construction at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Rio Grande Natural Area River Access and Float June 3-4 May 13-14 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Antonito | Southern Mountains Advanced Ecological Restoration LEGEND: Wigwam Trail Restoration June 9, Eastern San Luis Valley Trail Construction Skills and Leadership Training April 1-2 May 20-21 EASY Deckers | Greater Denver Area June 22, July 1 Crestone | Southern Mountains Estes Park Creek Bottom Trail Restoration at Castlewood Canyon State Park South Mount Elbert Trail Construction & Restoration June 24-25, New to VOC or outdoor experiences? Want to involve the whole family in volunteering? June 10 OSI Crew Leadership for Trails Franktown | Greater Denver Area Leadville | Northern & Central Mountains July 29-30 These projects are the perfect place for you! Examples of work include light trail Four locations & dates: Beartrack Lakes Trail Restoration Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration* maintenance, garden planting and harvesting, weed removal, and more. June 16, June 24 July 10-14 April 1-2, Grand Junction; April 29-30, Durango; Evergreen | Greater Denver Area Creede | Southern Mountains Trail Restoration at Urad State Wildlife Area May 20-21, Golden; June 10-11, Walsenburg MODERATE Historical Cabin Trail Construction at Staunton State Park with Noble Energy July 29-30 June 17 Empire | Northern & Central Mountains Some degree of fi tness is recommended. Work often includes planting trees, Pine | Greater Denver Area Redcloud and Sunshine Peaks Access Trail Restoration* Note: VOC’s Outdoor Stewardship Institute provides many improving degraded river and stream areas, and restoring or constructing trails. These Warren Gulch Trail Restoration Aug 4-6 June 30, July 20 Lake City | Southern Mountains other volunteer management and technical training courses Evergreen | Greater Denver Area projects are a great starting point for further, more challenging projects. Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Trail Restoration* for agency staff and volunteers. Visit voc.org/leadership- Aug 14-18 Pikes Peak South Slope Trail Construction at Lake Moraine Crestone | Southern Mountains training-calendar to see the complete list. DIFFICULT July 8-9 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Lake Agnes Trail Restoration Aug 19-20 Not for the faint of heart, but perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a high- Rutherford & Anna Mule Trails Restoration Walden | Northern & Central Mountains July 15-16 altitude or backcountry experience. These projects are often technical or provide an Georgetown | Front Range Gunnison River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure Sept 7-10 Learn more about VOC’s exciting off erings exhilarating workout. No gym membership needed! Austin Bluff s Trail Restoration at University Park Delta | Western Slope Sept 9 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Quandary Peak Trail Restoration and unique volunteer and DIY stewardship CAMPING & MEALS COSTS GRAND MILESTONE Sept 16-17 First Creek Trail Construction & Restoration with Colorado Native Breckenridge | Northern & Central Mountains programs at voc.org and through INCLUDED ASSOCIATED PROJECT Sept 23 Denver | Greater Denver Area Goose Creek Trail Restoration our mobile app, YourCO, available Sept 30-Oct 1 Willow Creek Falls Trail Construction at Roxborough State Park Deckers | Greater Denver Area Check website for age requirement on each project. Sept 30 Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Stone Quarry Trail Construction for free download. Littleton | Greater Denver Area Oct 7-8 Del Norte | Southern Mountains

* Early-bird registration opens May 1 Some of Colorado’s most awe-inspiring places are being loved to death. Head Volunteer with VOC as a family and spend quality time together This is The Leadership Is Calling out with VOC this summer to places along the Continental Divide or to geologic Inspiring outside! Bring your friends and meet other families. Let’s get kids “With VOC, I’ve made Colorado wonders like Red Rocks and Hanging Lake where you can experience Colorado’s Next Generation excited about being outdoors and taking care of the environment Looking to put your talents to work in new ways? Become a fi nest scenery while helping to lessen serious damage from overuse. (check voc.org for age minimums). volunteer leader with VOC. Help educate volunteers or apply lifelong friends, helped your gourmet cooking skills in Colorado’s great outdoors! Red Rocks Trail Reroute Planting at High Plains Environmental Center May 6 April 8 build trails that will be 2017 Morrison | Greater Denver Area Loveland | Front Range North Leadership time commitments are fl exible. Sign up today for Cascade Creek Trail Restoration First Creek Trail Construction at Rocky Mountain Arsenal one of VOC’s leadership training courses to get started, and May 13-14, Oct 14-15 April 22 used by thousands of Volunteer Salida | Northern & Central Mountains Denver | Greater Denver Area fi nd your place as a VOC volunteer leader! Singletree Fence Removal Garden Planting and Harvesting at Denver City Parks Select May June 10 people for the next 20+ Edwards | Northern & Central Mountains Denver | Greater Denver Area & Oct Dates Opportunities Town of Breckenridge Claimjumper Trail Construction & Family Camping VOC LEADERSHIP & SKILLS TRAININGS: Continental Divide Trail Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute July 22-23 July 15-16 Breckenridge | Northern & Central Mountains years, and laughed until It’s easy to get involved with VOC! Use this project Salida | Northern & Central Mountains For those interested in serving as VOC volunteer leaders. James Peak Invasive Weed Removal Herman Gulch Trail Restoration July 29 season catalog to help you fi nd your place – your Aug 12-13 Nederland | Front Range North VOC Crew Chef Webinar Training I almost couldn’t stand Georgetown | Northern & Central Mountains April 5 volunteering “sweet spot” – based on your desired Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Dry Lake Trail Construction & Family Camping Online Continental Divide Trail Jones Pass Trail Restoration Aug 5-6 Aug 19-20 Steamboat Springs | Northern & Central Mountains up. VOC brings me location, availability, and interests. Then, Empire | Northern & Central Mountains head to Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Hermit Park Trail Construction & Family Camping VOC Tool Manager Orientation Aug 26-27 April 8 Hanging Lake Trail Restoration Estes Park | Front Range North Lakewood great satisfaction and voc.org/volunteer for further details and to register. Sept 9-10 Glenwood Springs | Western Slope Firefl y Trail Construction at McCloskey Natural Area Oct 7 VOC Spring Trail Skills Training Red Rocks Trading Post Trail Restoration Greeley | Front Range North April 29-30 connectivity.” P.S: We’re always looking for volunteers to help with photography, blogging, offi ce support, Sept 16 Evergreen Morrison | Greater Denver Area Fox Meadow Trail Restoration at Barr Lake State Park – Jerome Stiller, shopping for food, managing and loading tools, and more! Contact us for details. Oct 21 VOC Crew Leader Training Brighton | Greater Denver Area June 3-4 VOC Volunteer Since 2013 Evergreen Note: To meet the needs of everyone wanting to PROJECTS MAY CHANGE From Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, the Front Range backyard is jam- The Fantastic Leave the city lights behind as you explore Colorado’s best star-gazing volunteer, registration will open March 1 for Spring Connect with us online for the latest information packed with nature. There’s no shortage of nearby trails, parks, and wide Starry Night skies. Check out these remote, under-the-radar destinations that off er (April-June) projects, June 1 for Summer (July- on new projects, date changes, and more. Front Range open spaces that can use some volunteer TLC this season. In-Kind Sponsors August) projects, and August 1 for Fall (September- diverse stewardship adventures ranging from high altitude peaks to OSI TRAININGS: Dedisse Park Trail Construction October) projects. Mark your calendars now! May 20 Adventures Open to anyone interested in taking their outdoor leadership Evergreen | Greater Denver Area meandering riverways. and stewardship skills to the next level. Dixon Trail Construction at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Rio Grande Natural Area River Access and Float June 3-4 May 13-14 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Antonito | Southern Mountains Advanced Ecological Restoration LEGEND: Wigwam Trail Restoration June 9, Eastern San Luis Valley Trail Construction Skills and Leadership Training April 1-2 May 20-21 EASY Deckers | Greater Denver Area June 22, July 1 Crestone | Southern Mountains Estes Park Creek Bottom Trail Restoration at Castlewood Canyon State Park South Mount Elbert Trail Construction & Restoration June 24-25, New to VOC or outdoor experiences? Want to involve the whole family in volunteering? June 10 OSI Crew Leadership for Trails Franktown | Greater Denver Area Leadville | Northern & Central Mountains July 29-30 These projects are the perfect place for you! Examples of work include light trail Four locations & dates: Beartrack Lakes Trail Restoration Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration* maintenance, garden planting and harvesting, weed removal, and more. June 16, June 24 July 10-14 April 1-2, Grand Junction; April 29-30, Durango; Evergreen | Greater Denver Area Creede | Southern Mountains Trail Restoration at Urad State Wildlife Area May 20-21, Golden; June 10-11, Walsenburg MODERATE Historical Cabin Trail Construction at Staunton State Park with Noble Energy July 29-30 June 17 Empire | Northern & Central Mountains Some degree of fi tness is recommended. Work often includes planting trees, Pine | Greater Denver Area Redcloud and Sunshine Peaks Access Trail Restoration* Note: VOC’s Outdoor Stewardship Institute provides many improving degraded river and stream areas, and restoring or constructing trails. These Warren Gulch Trail Restoration Aug 4-6 June 30, July 20 Lake City | Southern Mountains other volunteer management and technical training courses Evergreen | Greater Denver Area projects are a great starting point for further, more challenging projects. Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Trail Restoration* for agency staff and volunteers. Visit voc.org/leadership- Aug 14-18 Pikes Peak South Slope Trail Construction at Lake Moraine Crestone | Southern Mountains training-calendar to see the complete list. DIFFICULT July 8-9 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Lake Agnes Trail Restoration Aug 19-20 Not for the faint of heart, but perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a high- Rutherford & Anna Mule Trails Restoration Walden | Northern & Central Mountains July 15-16 altitude or backcountry experience. These projects are often technical or provide an Georgetown | Front Range Gunnison River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure Sept 7-10 Learn more about VOC’s exciting off erings exhilarating workout. No gym membership needed! Austin Bluff s Trail Restoration at University Park Delta | Western Slope Sept 9 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Quandary Peak Trail Restoration and unique volunteer and DIY stewardship CAMPING & MEALS COSTS GRAND MILESTONE Sept 16-17 First Creek Trail Construction & Restoration with Colorado Native Breckenridge | Northern & Central Mountains programs at voc.org and through INCLUDED ASSOCIATED PROJECT Sept 23 Denver | Greater Denver Area Goose Creek Trail Restoration our mobile app, YourCO, available Sept 30-Oct 1 Willow Creek Falls Trail Construction at Roxborough State Park Deckers | Greater Denver Area Check website for age requirement on each project. Sept 30 Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Stone Quarry Trail Construction for free download. Littleton | Greater Denver Area Oct 7-8 Del Norte | Southern Mountains

* Early-bird registration opens May 1 Nonprofi t Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2447 Denver, CO

600 South Marion Parkway Denver, CO 80209-2597 303-715-1010 [email protected] voc.org Thank you to our 2017 sponsors! for making our work possible and for helping us engage thousands of volunteers. Find Your Place with (as of March 1, 2017) Printed on a renewable, farmed Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado resource, containing 10% PCW recycled paper with H-UV technology which operates with reduced energy You might recognize some of the faces on this cover. A few are Fred & Jean consumption, reduced paper waste, and produces NO ozone or volatile world-class athletes. Others are leaders or business owners. Allegretti organic compounds (voc) omissions. Foundation All are Coloradans just like you – individuals from various walks of life, from around the state who love the outdoors Mike and are discovering their place in caring for Colorado by volunteering, leading, partnering, O’Brien supporting, and inspiring with VOC! Living Trust At a time when our outdoors face threats from natural disasters and recreational overuse, along with diminishing public lands budgets, VOC volunteers are fi lling critical Firman needs, person-by-person, making a diff erence on our trails, in our parks, in the high ENERGIZE COLORADO Fund country, along the Front Range, and across the plains. Take a peek inside and fi nd your place with VOC in 2017.

What’s in Store for 2017: Find Your Wanderlust: Explore Colorado’s fi nest for Colorado’s beautiful trails, parks, and open treasures and give back at the same time! Join us spaces. And be sure to stay tuned for details this on the Hanging Lake Trail Restoration project when fall when we’ll kick off our work boots and put the trail will be closed to the public, off ering a rare on our dancing shoes at a Grand end-of-season opportunity to experience the area’s plunging celebration event with music, food, and fun. Don’t waterfalls and pristine turquoise-colored lake. miss your chance to be part of our Grand year – Or perhaps you are looking for a free weekend look for the inside. COLORADO SPRINGS getaway with the family. Enjoy hassle-free camping Unleash Your Leadership Potential: Looking for parks ∙ recreation ∙ cultural services near beautiful Steamboat Springs, off ering fun, supervised outdoor adventures for the kids while ways to put your passion for the outdoors to good EK RE C C O use? Want to grow your leadership skills? Put the R U A N adults build the new Dry Lake Trail. Take a look E T

L Y C inside at all the places you can discover with VOC two together this year by joining VOC’s volunteer OPEN SPACE in 2017. leadership ranks. Travel throughout Colorado, 2017 Outdoor receive VIP invitations to exclusive events, and Find Your Place through Philanthropy. In order to annually provide critical stewardship programs, VOC Celebrate a “GRAND” Milestone: We are pulling build your leadership and technical skills. Check relies on fi nancial support from people like you! We are proud to have strong backing from many outstanding Stewardship Opportunities out all the stops this year as we celebrate our out the Leadership Courses inside to learn how you companies, foundations, community-based organizations, and government funders who share our outdoor 1000th project. Join us on any of our seven Grand can become involved as a crew leader, crew chef, stewardship values. Contact us to learn about sponsorship opportunities, or consider joining/renewing your VOC voc.org membership in the enclosed envelope or by donating securely online at voc.org. Milestone projects showcasing the importance or other leadership role that fi ts your interests. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado’s mission is to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. of volunteers and partners in helping to care Some of Colorado’s most awe-inspiring places are being loved to death. Head Volunteer with VOC as a family and spend quality time together This is The Leadership Is Calling out with VOC this summer to places along the Continental Divide or to geologic Inspiring outside! Bring your friends and meet other families. Let’s get kids “With VOC, I’ve made Colorado wonders like Red Rocks and Hanging Lake where you can experience Colorado’s Next Generation excited about being outdoors and taking care of the environment Looking to put your talents to work in new ways? Become a fi nest scenery while helping to lessen serious damage from overuse. (check voc.org for age minimums). volunteer leader with VOC. Help educate volunteers or apply lifelong friends, helped your gourmet cooking skills in Colorado’s great outdoors! Red Rocks Trail Reroute Planting at High Plains Environmental Center May 6 April 8 build trails that will be 2017 Morrison | Greater Denver Area Loveland | Front Range North Leadership time commitments are fl exible. Sign up today for Cascade Creek Trail Restoration First Creek Trail Construction at Rocky Mountain Arsenal one of VOC’s leadership training courses to get started, and May 13-14, Oct 14-15 April 22 used by thousands of Volunteer Salida | Northern & Central Mountains Denver | Greater Denver Area fi nd your place as a VOC volunteer leader! Singletree Fence Removal Garden Planting and Harvesting at Denver City Parks Select May June 10 people for the next 20+ Edwards | Northern & Central Mountains Denver | Greater Denver Area & Oct Dates Opportunities Town of Breckenridge Claimjumper Trail Construction & Family Camping VOC LEADERSHIP & SKILLS TRAININGS: Continental Divide Trail Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute July 22-23 July 15-16 Breckenridge | Northern & Central Mountains years, and laughed until It’s easy to get involved with VOC! Use this project Salida | Northern & Central Mountains For those interested in serving as VOC volunteer leaders. James Peak Invasive Weed Removal Herman Gulch Trail Restoration July 29 season catalog to help you fi nd your place – your Aug 12-13 Nederland | Front Range North VOC Crew Chef Webinar Training I almost couldn’t stand Georgetown | Northern & Central Mountains April 5 volunteering “sweet spot” – based on your desired Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Dry Lake Trail Construction & Family Camping Online Continental Divide Trail Jones Pass Trail Restoration Aug 5-6 Aug 19-20 Steamboat Springs | Northern & Central Mountains up. VOC brings me location, availability, and interests. Then, Empire | Northern & Central Mountains head to Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Hermit Park Trail Construction & Family Camping VOC Tool Manager Orientation Aug 26-27 April 8 Hanging Lake Trail Restoration Estes Park | Front Range North Lakewood great satisfaction and voc.org/volunteer for further details and to register. Sept 9-10 Glenwood Springs | Western Slope Firefl y Trail Construction at McCloskey Natural Area Oct 7 VOC Spring Trail Skills Training Red Rocks Trading Post Trail Restoration Greeley | Front Range North April 29-30 connectivity.” P.S: We’re always looking for volunteers to help with photography, blogging, offi ce support, Sept 16 Evergreen Morrison | Greater Denver Area Fox Meadow Trail Restoration at Barr Lake State Park – Jerome Stiller, shopping for food, managing and loading tools, and more! Contact us for details. Oct 21 VOC Crew Leader Training Brighton | Greater Denver Area June 3-4 VOC Volunteer Since 2013 Evergreen Note: To meet the needs of everyone wanting to PROJECTS MAY CHANGE From Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, the Front Range backyard is jam- The Fantastic Leave the city lights behind as you explore Colorado’s best star-gazing volunteer, registration will open March 1 for Spring Connect with us online for the latest information packed with nature. There’s no shortage of nearby trails, parks, and wide Starry Night skies. Check out these remote, under-the-radar destinations that off er (April-June) projects, June 1 for Summer (July- on new projects, date changes, and more. Front Range open spaces that can use some volunteer TLC this season. In-Kind Sponsors August) projects, and August 1 for Fall (September- diverse stewardship adventures ranging from high altitude peaks to OSI TRAININGS: Dedisse Park Trail Construction October) projects. Mark your calendars now! May 20 Adventures Open to anyone interested in taking their outdoor leadership Evergreen | Greater Denver Area meandering riverways. and stewardship skills to the next level. Dixon Trail Construction at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Rio Grande Natural Area River Access and Float June 3-4 May 13-14 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Antonito | Southern Mountains Advanced Ecological Restoration LEGEND: Wigwam Trail Restoration June 9, Eastern San Luis Valley Trail Construction Skills and Leadership Training April 1-2 May 20-21 EASY Deckers | Greater Denver Area June 22, July 1 Crestone | Southern Mountains Estes Park Creek Bottom Trail Restoration at Castlewood Canyon State Park South Mount Elbert Trail Construction & Restoration June 24-25, New to VOC or outdoor experiences? Want to involve the whole family in volunteering? June 10 OSI Crew Leadership for Trails Franktown | Greater Denver Area Leadville | Northern & Central Mountains July 29-30 These projects are the perfect place for you! Examples of work include light trail Four locations & dates: Beartrack Lakes Trail Restoration Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration* maintenance, garden planting and harvesting, weed removal, and more. June 16, June 24 July 10-14 April 1-2, Grand Junction; April 29-30, Durango; Evergreen | Greater Denver Area Creede | Southern Mountains Trail Restoration at Urad State Wildlife Area May 20-21, Golden; June 10-11, Walsenburg MODERATE Historical Cabin Trail Construction at Staunton State Park with Noble Energy July 29-30 June 17 Empire | Northern & Central Mountains Some degree of fi tness is recommended. Work often includes planting trees, Pine | Greater Denver Area Redcloud and Sunshine Peaks Access Trail Restoration* Note: VOC’s Outdoor Stewardship Institute provides many improving degraded river and stream areas, and restoring or constructing trails. These Warren Gulch Trail Restoration Aug 4-6 June 30, July 20 Lake City | Southern Mountains other volunteer management and technical training courses Evergreen | Greater Denver Area projects are a great starting point for further, more challenging projects. Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Trail Restoration* for agency staff and volunteers. Visit voc.org/leadership- Aug 14-18 Pikes Peak South Slope Trail Construction at Lake Moraine Crestone | Southern Mountains training-calendar to see the complete list. DIFFICULT July 8-9 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Lake Agnes Trail Restoration Aug 19-20 Not for the faint of heart, but perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a high- Rutherford & Anna Mule Trails Restoration Walden | Northern & Central Mountains July 15-16 altitude or backcountry experience. These projects are often technical or provide an Georgetown | Front Range Gunnison River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure Sept 7-10 Learn more about VOC’s exciting off erings exhilarating workout. No gym membership needed! Austin Bluff s Trail Restoration at University Park Delta | Western Slope Sept 9 Colorado Springs | Front Range South Quandary Peak Trail Restoration and unique volunteer and DIY stewardship CAMPING & MEALS COSTS GRAND MILESTONE Sept 16-17 First Creek Trail Construction & Restoration with Colorado Native Breckenridge | Northern & Central Mountains programs at voc.org and through INCLUDED ASSOCIATED PROJECT Sept 23 Denver | Greater Denver Area Goose Creek Trail Restoration our mobile app, YourCO, available Sept 30-Oct 1 Willow Creek Falls Trail Construction at Roxborough State Park Deckers | Greater Denver Area Check website for age requirement on each project. Sept 30 Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Stone Quarry Trail Construction for free download. Littleton | Greater Denver Area Oct 7-8 Del Norte | Southern Mountains

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600 South Marion Parkway Denver, CO 80209-2597 303-715-1010 [email protected] voc.org Thank you to our 2017 sponsors! for making our work possible and for helping us engage thousands of volunteers. Find Your Place with (as of March 1, 2017) Printed on a renewable, farmed Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado resource, containing 10% PCW recycled paper with H-UV technology which operates with reduced energy You might recognize some of the faces on this cover. A few are Fred & Jean consumption, reduced paper waste, and produces NO ozone or volatile world-class athletes. Others are leaders or business owners. Allegretti organic compounds (voc) omissions. Foundation All are Coloradans just like you – individuals from various walks of life, from around the state who love the outdoors Mike and are discovering their place in caring for Colorado by volunteering, leading, partnering, O’Brien supporting, and inspiring with VOC! Living Trust At a time when our outdoors face threats from natural disasters and recreational overuse, along with diminishing public lands budgets, VOC volunteers are fi lling critical Firman needs, person-by-person, making a diff erence on our trails, in our parks, in the high ENERGIZE COLORADO Fund country, along the Front Range, and across the plains. Take a peek inside and fi nd your place with VOC in 2017.

What’s in Store for 2017: Find Your Wanderlust: Explore Colorado’s fi nest for Colorado’s beautiful trails, parks, and open treasures and give back at the same time! Join us spaces. And be sure to stay tuned for details this on the Hanging Lake Trail Restoration project when fall when we’ll kick off our work boots and put the trail will be closed to the public, off ering a rare on our dancing shoes at a Grand end-of-season opportunity to experience the area’s plunging celebration event with music, food, and fun. Don’t waterfalls and pristine turquoise-colored lake. miss your chance to be part of our Grand year – Or perhaps you are looking for a free weekend look for the inside. COLORADO SPRINGS getaway with the family. Enjoy hassle-free camping Unleash Your Leadership Potential: Looking for parks ∙ recreation ∙ cultural services near beautiful Steamboat Springs, off ering fun, supervised outdoor adventures for the kids while ways to put your passion for the outdoors to good EK RE C C O use? Want to grow your leadership skills? Put the R U A N adults build the new Dry Lake Trail. Take a look E T

L Y C inside at all the places you can discover with VOC two together this year by joining VOC’s volunteer OPEN SPACE in 2017. leadership ranks. Travel throughout Colorado, 2017 Outdoor receive VIP invitations to exclusive events, and Find Your Place through Philanthropy. In order to annually provide critical stewardship programs, VOC Celebrate a “GRAND” Milestone: We are pulling build your leadership and technical skills. Check relies on fi nancial support from people like you! We are proud to have strong backing from many outstanding Stewardship Opportunities out all the stops this year as we celebrate our out the Leadership Courses inside to learn how you companies, foundations, community-based organizations, and government funders who share our outdoor 1000th project. Join us on any of our seven Grand can become involved as a crew leader, crew chef, stewardship values. Contact us to learn about sponsorship opportunities, or consider joining/renewing your VOC voc.org membership in the enclosed envelope or by donating securely online at voc.org. Milestone projects showcasing the importance or other leadership role that fi ts your interests. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado’s mission is to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. of volunteers and partners in helping to care Nonprofi t Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2447 Denver, CO

600 South Marion Parkway Denver, CO 80209-2597 303-715-1010 [email protected] voc.org Thank you to our 2017 sponsors! for making our work possible and for helping us engage thousands of volunteers. Find Your Place with (as of March 1, 2017) Printed on a renewable, farmed Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado resource, containing 10% PCW recycled paper with H-UV technology which operates with reduced energy You might recognize some of the faces on this cover. A few are Fred & Jean consumption, reduced paper waste, and produces NO ozone or volatile world-class athletes. Others are leaders or business owners. Allegretti organic compounds (voc) omissions. Foundation All are Coloradans just like you – individuals from various walks of life, from around the state who love the outdoors Mike and are discovering their place in caring for Colorado by volunteering, leading, partnering, O’Brien supporting, and inspiring with VOC! Living Trust At a time when our outdoors face threats from natural disasters and recreational overuse, along with diminishing public lands budgets, VOC volunteers are fi lling critical Firman needs, person-by-person, making a diff erence on our trails, in our parks, in the high ENERGIZE COLORADO Fund country, along the Front Range, and across the plains. Take a peek inside and fi nd your place with VOC in 2017.

What’s in Store for 2017: Find Your Wanderlust: Explore Colorado’s fi nest for Colorado’s beautiful trails, parks, and open treasures and give back at the same time! Join us spaces. And be sure to stay tuned for details this on the Hanging Lake Trail Restoration project when fall when we’ll kick off our work boots and put the trail will be closed to the public, off ering a rare on our dancing shoes at a Grand end-of-season opportunity to experience the area’s plunging celebration event with music, food, and fun. Don’t waterfalls and pristine turquoise-colored lake. miss your chance to be part of our Grand year – Or perhaps you are looking for a free weekend look for the inside. COLORADO SPRINGS getaway with the family. Enjoy hassle-free camping Unleash Your Leadership Potential: Looking for parks ∙ recreation ∙ cultural services near beautiful Steamboat Springs, off ering fun, supervised outdoor adventures for the kids while ways to put your passion for the outdoors to good EEK CR C O use? Want to grow your leadership skills? Put the R U A N adults build the new Dry Lake Trail. Take a look E T

L Y C inside at all the places you can discover with VOC two together this year by joining VOC’s volunteer OPEN SPACE in 2017. leadership ranks. Travel throughout Colorado, 2017 Outdoor receive VIP invitations to exclusive events, and Find Your Place through Philanthropy. In order to annually provide critical stewardship programs, VOC Celebrate a “GRAND” Milestone: We are pulling build your leadership and technical skills. Check relies on fi nancial support from people like you! We are proud to have strong backing from many outstanding Stewardship Opportunities out all the stops this year as we celebrate our out the Leadership Courses inside to learn how you companies, foundations, community-based organizations, and government funders who share our outdoor 1000th project. Join us on any of our seven Grand can become involved as a crew leader, crew chef, stewardship values. Contact us to learn about sponsorship opportunities, or consider joining/renewing your VOC voc.org membership in the enclosed envelope or by donating securely online at voc.org. Milestone projects showcasing the importance or other leadership role that fi ts your interests. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado’s mission is to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. of volunteers and partners in helping to care