2014 Sponsors (As of March 18 , 2014)
Firman Fund
In-Kind Season Long
Like the work that VOC does? Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado by supporting our award winning volunteer, youth, and training programs. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope. VOC is 30!
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is celebrating 3 decades of caring for Colorado’s outdoors and we invite you to join in the fun! We have all sorts of exciting programs and unique volunteer opportunities planned for you in 2014, including…
Commemorative projects – Join us on one or more of 9 very special volunteer projects, each designed to showcase VOC’s long history in Colorado and the tremendous work done by volunteers over the last 30 years. From iconic locations around the state to cool opportunities to make a difference in a community near you, look for the “30th Anniversary commemorative project” icon on this calendar to get involved.
Flood and fi re restoration – Our state has many critical needs for restoration work after recent fl oods and fi res, and we have plenty of ways for you to help. Look for the “fl ood/fi re restoration” icon on this calendar.
Skill-building and training – While no experience or training is necessary to volunteer with VOC, we do offer numerous training opportunities for you to build specifi c stewardship skills or to become a certifi ed volunteer leader. Learn more on our training calendar at www. voc.org.
30th Anniversary party in August – Get ready to celebrate in downtown Denver at Confl uence Park, where we’ll be throwing a big 30th anniversary party complete with live music, food, and fun. Learn more on our website at www.voc.org.
Our Mission: 30th Anniversary fundraising campaign – Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 To motivate and enable years of stewardship in Colorado. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope. people to become active Take a peek inside this 2014 volunteer calendar for ALL the many ways to get involved, then stewards of Colorado’s head to www.voc.org and sign up. natural resources. New to VOC? Head over to our website at www.voc.org and click on the “New to VOC” icon to learn more about the difference you can make for Colorado’s outdoors. involved today! involved see how you can get outdoors. Look inside to caring for Colorado’s celebrating 30 years of ColoradoOutdoor is This year, Volunteers for Volunteer Colorado. for Yourself. Outside Get Memorial Trail Mike O’Brien Mike Fund Helen K. and Arthur E. E. Helen and Arthur K. Johnson Foundation Johnson The Anschutz Anschutz The Foundation 2014 Sponsors Season www.voc.org [email protected] 303-715-1212 Fax 303-715-1010 Denver, CO 80209-2597 Parkway Marion South 600 Green-e with is offset that electricity with energy certifienergy cates. Friendly, Forest Ancient free, designated chlorine waste, processed and 50% post-consumer 50% post-consumer and fi 100%with recycled ber made paper on Printed ™ ® and manufactured manufactured and certifi renewable ed (List as of March 18(List March of as The Fund to Restore Restore to Fund The Waterways & Parks Waterways Colorado Trails, Trails, Colorado
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado 2014 Outdoor Stewardship Opportunities | www.voc.org 2014 Sponsors (As of March 18 , 2014)
Firman Fund
In-Kind Season Long
Like the work that VOC does? Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado by supporting our award winning volunteer, youth, and training programs. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope. VOC is 30!
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is celebrating 3 decades of caring for Colorado’s outdoors and we invite you to join in the fun! We have all sorts of exciting programs and unique volunteer opportunities planned for you in 2014, including…
Commemorative projects – Join us on one or more of 9 very special volunteer projects, each designed to showcase VOC’s long history in Colorado and the tremendous work done by volunteers over the last 30 years. From iconic locations around the state to cool opportunities to make a difference in a community near you, look for the “30th Anniversary commemorative project” icon on this calendar to get involved.
Flood and fi re restoration – Our state has many critical needs for restoration work after recent fl oods and fi res, and we have plenty of ways for you to help. Look for the “fl ood/fi re restoration” icon on this calendar.
Skill-building and training – While no experience or training is necessary to volunteer with VOC, we do offer numerous training opportunities for you to build specifi c stewardship skills or to become a certifi ed volunteer leader. Learn more on our training calendar at www. voc.org.
30th Anniversary party in August – Get ready to celebrate in downtown Denver at Confl uence Park, where we’ll be throwing a big 30th anniversary party complete with live music, food, and fun. Learn more on our website at www.voc.org.
Our Mission: 30th Anniversary fundraising campaign – Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 To motivate and enable years of stewardship in Colorado. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope. people to become active Take a peek inside this 2014 volunteer calendar for ALL the many ways to get involved, then stewards of Colorado’s head to www.voc.org and sign up. natural resources. New to VOC? Head over to our website at www.voc.org and click on the “New to VOC” icon to learn more about the difference you can make for Colorado’s outdoors. involved today! involved see how you can get outdoors. Look inside to caring for Colorado’s celebrating 30 years of ColoradoOutdoor is This year, Volunteers for Volunteer Colorado. for Yourself. Outside Get Memorial Trail Mike O’Brien Mike Fund Helen K. and Arthur E. E. Helen and Arthur K. Johnson Foundation Johnson The Anschutz Anschutz The Foundation 2014 Sponsors Season www.voc.org [email protected] 303-715-1212 Fax 303-715-1010 Denver, CO 80209-2597 Parkway Marion South 600 Green-e with is offset that electricity with energy certifienergy cates. Friendly, Forest Ancient free, designated chlorine waste, processed and 50% post-consumer 50% post-consumer and fi 100%with recycled ber made paper on Printed ™ ® and manufactured manufactured and certifi renewable ed (List as of March 18(List March of as The Fund to Restore Restore to Fund The Waterways & Parks Waterways Colorado Trails, Trails, Colorado
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado 2014 Outdoor Stewardship Opportunities | www.voc.org s S t e w a o ’ r d d s a 2014 Outdoor Volunteerr Calendar S o i Browse this calendar for dates, locations, and typesl of volunteer opportunities that interest n you, then go to www.voc.org for details and registration.o It’s that easy! And remember, no c experience or training required to volunteer. e C
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30th Anniversary Camping Available Easy April Commemorative project SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Flood/Fire Restoration High Altitude (9000+) Moderate Family-Friendly (suitable for 1 2 3 4 5 Costs Involved stacked logo (forDiffi sharing cult only) stacked logo (for sharing only) families with children) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22* 23 24 25 26 APRIL LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY 27 28 29 30 26 Fountain Fountain Creek Flood Restoration 26-27 Grand Junction McInnis Canyon Trail Restoration * Earth Day
MAY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains May 3 Loveland SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Environmental Center 1 2 3 10 Estes Park Lake Estes Bird Sanctuary Flood & Habitat Restoration 10 -11 Ridgway Ridgway Scenic Trail Construction 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15, 20, Denver Evening Garden Planting at Denver City Parks 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22, 27 17-18 Del Norte Stone Quarry Trail Construction 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 24 Wheat Ridge Garden Bed Preparation & Construction 31 Genesee Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction 31 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration – Rampart Range
JUNE LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY June 7 Boulder Spruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 7-8 Salida National Trails Day Cottonwood Trail Construction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7* Bellvue 7, 8 Fire & Trail Restoration at Lory State Park 8 9 10 11 12 13 14† (W of Fort Collins) 14, 28 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 Colorado Springs Black Forest Fire Restoration 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 Conifer Staunton State Park Young Stewards Program 29 30 21-22 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration 28 Evergreen Saddleback Trail Restoration * National Trails Day Mt. Evans Wilderness Wilderness 50th Anniversary Celebration: Trail † 28 National Get Outdoors Day (various locations) Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
JULY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY July 12 Evergreen Lost Creek Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: 12-13 Georgetown 1 2 3 4 5 Mt. Bierstadt Trail & Ecological Restoration 19-20 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 26 Boulder James Peak Invasive Weed Removal 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26-27 Breckenridge Upper Turk’s Trail Construction in Breckenridge 27 28 29 30 31
AUGUST LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Trail August 1-3 Alamosa SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Restoration 1 2 1, 29 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 2 Evergreen Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Oxbow Trail Construction 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2-3 Buena Vista Continental Divide Trail Reconstruction at Tunnel Gulch 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9-10 Loveland Pinewood Reservoir Trail Construction 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9-10 Walden Lake Agnes Trail Restoration 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 14-17 Minturn Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail & Ecological Restoration 16 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 31 21 Littleton Roxborough State Park Trail Construction 23 Denver South Platte Riparian Habitat & Trail Restoration Outdoor Colorado Celebration: VOC’s 30th Anniversary 23 Downtown Denver Bash at Confl uence Park
SEPTEMBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY September 6 Genesee Genesee Bison Trail Construction SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit 6-7 Crested Butte 1 2 3 4 5 6 Trail Restoration 9-12 Creede Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Colorado River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip 11-14 Loma 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Stewardship Adventure 13 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27* Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at 13-14 Steamboat Springs Steamboat Lake State Park 28 29 30 27-28 Salida National Public Lands Day Cottonwood Trail Construction * National Public Lands Day
OCTOBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY October 2, 7, 9, 14 Denver Evening Garden Harvesting at Denver City Parks SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 4 Boulder Chautauqua Meadows Trail & Flood Restoration 1 2 3 4 11 Firestone St. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 Evergreen Pence Park Trail Restoration & Reroute 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18-19 Cañon City Garden Park Trail Construction 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 Lakewood OcTOOLberfest – VOC Tool Maintenance 26 27 28 29 30 31
Save the date! Don’t miss our 30th Anniversary party on August 23, downtown Denver at Confluence Park, where we’ll have live music, great food, and lots of fun. Watch www.voc.org or our Facebook page for details. s S t e w a o ’ r d d s a 2014 Outdoor Volunteerr Calendar S o i Browse this calendar for dates, locations, and typesl of volunteer opportunities that interest n you, then go to www.voc.org for details and registration.o It’s that easy! And remember, no c experience or training required to volunteer. e C
This calendar may change – we often add and change volunteer opportunitiesYOUTUBE LOGO SPECS 1
during the year. Watch www.voc.org, our Facebook or Twitter pages, or on light backgrounds on dark backgrounds
PRINT 9 standard standard
sign up for VOC’s e-newsletter to learn about new projects, date changes,main red gradient bottom
PMS 1795C PMS 1815C 8 C0 M96 Y90 K2 C13 M96 Y81 K54 and other news. 4
white black WHITE BLACK no gradients no gradients C0 M0 Y0 K0 C100 M100 Y100 K100
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30th Anniversary Camping Available Easy April Commemorative project SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Flood/Fire Restoration High Altitude (9000+) Moderate Family-Friendly (suitable for 1 2 3 4 5 Costs Involved stacked logo (forDiffi sharing cult only) stacked logo (for sharing only) families with children) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22* 23 24 25 26 APRIL LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY 27 28 29 30 26 Fountain Fountain Creek Flood Restoration 26-27 Grand Junction McInnis Canyon Trail Restoration * Earth Day
MAY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains May 3 Loveland SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Environmental Center 1 2 3 10 Estes Park Lake Estes Bird Sanctuary Flood & Habitat Restoration 10 -11 Ridgway Ridgway Scenic Trail Construction 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15, 20, Denver Evening Garden Planting at Denver City Parks 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22, 27 17-18 Del Norte Stone Quarry Trail Construction 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 24 Wheat Ridge Garden Bed Preparation & Construction 31 Genesee Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction 31 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration – Rampart Range
JUNE LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY June 7 Boulder Spruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 7-8 Salida National Trails Day Cottonwood Trail Construction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7* Bellvue 7, 8 Fire & Trail Restoration at Lory State Park 8 9 10 11 12 13 14† (W of Fort Collins) 14, 28 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 Colorado Springs Black Forest Fire Restoration 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 Conifer Staunton State Park Young Stewards Program 29 30 21-22 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration 28 Evergreen Saddleback Trail Restoration * National Trails Day Mt. Evans Wilderness Wilderness 50th Anniversary Celebration: Trail † 28 National Get Outdoors Day (various locations) Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
JULY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY July 12 Evergreen Lost Creek Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: 12-13 Georgetown 1 2 3 4 5 Mt. Bierstadt Trail & Ecological Restoration 19-20 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 26 Boulder James Peak Invasive Weed Removal 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26-27 Breckenridge Upper Turk’s Trail Construction in Breckenridge 27 28 29 30 31
AUGUST LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Trail August 1-3 Alamosa SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Restoration 1 2 1, 29 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 2 Evergreen Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Oxbow Trail Construction 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2-3 Buena Vista Continental Divide Trail Reconstruction at Tunnel Gulch 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9-10 Loveland Pinewood Reservoir Trail Construction 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9-10 Walden Lake Agnes Trail Restoration 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 14-17 Minturn Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail & Ecological Restoration 16 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 31 21 Littleton Roxborough State Park Trail Construction 23 Denver South Platte Riparian Habitat & Trail Restoration Outdoor Colorado Celebration: VOC’s 30th Anniversary 23 Downtown Denver Bash at Confl uence Park
SEPTEMBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY September 6 Genesee Genesee Bison Trail Construction SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit 6-7 Crested Butte 1 2 3 4 5 6 Trail Restoration 9-12 Creede Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Colorado River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip 11-14 Loma 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Stewardship Adventure 13 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27* Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at 13-14 Steamboat Springs Steamboat Lake State Park 28 29 30 27-28 Salida National Public Lands Day Cottonwood Trail Construction * National Public Lands Day
OCTOBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY October 2, 7, 9, 14 Denver Evening Garden Harvesting at Denver City Parks SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 4 Boulder Chautauqua Meadows Trail & Flood Restoration 1 2 3 4 11 Firestone St. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 Evergreen Pence Park Trail Restoration & Reroute 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18-19 Cañon City Garden Park Trail Construction 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 Lakewood OcTOOLberfest – VOC Tool Maintenance 26 27 28 29 30 31
Save the date! Don’t miss our 30th Anniversary party on August 23, downtown Denver at Confluence Park, where we’ll have live music, great food, and lots of fun. Watch www.voc.org or our Facebook page for details. s S t e w a o ’ r d d s a 2014 Outdoor Volunteerr Calendar S o i Browse this calendar for dates, locations, and typesl of volunteer opportunities that interest n you, then go to www.voc.org for details and registration.o It’s that easy! And remember, no c experience or training required to volunteer. e C
This calendar may change – we often add and change volunteer opportunitiesYOUTUBE LOGO SPECS 1
during the year. Watch www.voc.org, our Facebook or Twitter pages, or on light backgrounds on dark backgrounds
PRINT 9 standard standard
sign up for VOC’s e-newsletter to learn about new projects, date changes,main red gradient bottom
PMS 1795C PMS 1815C 8 C0 M96 Y90 K2 C13 M96 Y81 K54 and other news. 4
white black WHITE BLACK no gradients no gradients C0 M0 Y0 K0 C100 M100 Y100 K100
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30th Anniversary Camping Available Easy April Commemorative project SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Flood/Fire Restoration High Altitude (9000+) Moderate Family-Friendly (suitable for 1 2 3 4 5 Costs Involved stacked logo (forDiffi sharing cult only) stacked logo (for sharing only) families with children) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22* 23 24 25 26 APRIL LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY 27 28 29 30 26 Fountain Fountain Creek Flood Restoration 26-27 Grand Junction McInnis Canyon Trail Restoration * Earth Day
MAY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains May 3 Loveland SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Environmental Center 1 2 3 10 Estes Park Lake Estes Bird Sanctuary Flood & Habitat Restoration 10 -11 Ridgway Ridgway Scenic Trail Construction 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15, 20, Denver Evening Garden Planting at Denver City Parks 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22, 27 17-18 Del Norte Stone Quarry Trail Construction 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 24 Wheat Ridge Garden Bed Preparation & Construction 31 Genesee Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction 31 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration – Rampart Range
JUNE LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY June 7 Boulder Spruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 7-8 Salida National Trails Day Cottonwood Trail Construction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7* Bellvue 7, 8 Fire & Trail Restoration at Lory State Park 8 9 10 11 12 13 14† (W of Fort Collins) 14, 28 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 Colorado Springs Black Forest Fire Restoration 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 Conifer Staunton State Park Young Stewards Program 29 30 21-22 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration 28 Evergreen Saddleback Trail Restoration * National Trails Day Mt. Evans Wilderness Wilderness 50th Anniversary Celebration: Trail † 28 National Get Outdoors Day (various locations) Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
JULY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY July 12 Evergreen Lost Creek Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: 12-13 Georgetown 1 2 3 4 5 Mt. Bierstadt Trail & Ecological Restoration 19-20 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 26 Boulder James Peak Invasive Weed Removal 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26-27 Breckenridge Upper Turk’s Trail Construction in Breckenridge 27 28 29 30 31
AUGUST LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Trail August 1-3 Alamosa SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Restoration 1 2 1, 29 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 2 Evergreen Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Oxbow Trail Construction 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2-3 Buena Vista Continental Divide Trail Reconstruction at Tunnel Gulch 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9-10 Loveland Pinewood Reservoir Trail Construction 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9-10 Walden Lake Agnes Trail Restoration 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 14-17 Minturn Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail & Ecological Restoration 16 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 31 21 Littleton Roxborough State Park Trail Construction 23 Denver South Platte Riparian Habitat & Trail Restoration Outdoor Colorado Celebration: VOC’s 30th Anniversary 23 Downtown Denver Bash at Confl uence Park
SEPTEMBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY September 6 Genesee Genesee Bison Trail Construction SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit 6-7 Crested Butte 1 2 3 4 5 6 Trail Restoration 9-12 Creede Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Colorado River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip 11-14 Loma 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Stewardship Adventure 13 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27* Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at 13-14 Steamboat Springs Steamboat Lake State Park 28 29 30 27-28 Salida National Public Lands Day Cottonwood Trail Construction * National Public Lands Day
OCTOBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY October 2, 7, 9, 14 Denver Evening Garden Harvesting at Denver City Parks SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 4 Boulder Chautauqua Meadows Trail & Flood Restoration 1 2 3 4 11 Firestone St. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 Evergreen Pence Park Trail Restoration & Reroute 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18-19 Cañon City Garden Park Trail Construction 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 Lakewood OcTOOLberfest – VOC Tool Maintenance 26 27 28 29 30 31
Save the date! Don’t miss our 30th Anniversary party on August 23, downtown Denver at Confluence Park, where we’ll have live music, great food, and lots of fun. Watch www.voc.org or our Facebook page for details. 2014 Sponsors (As of March 18 , 2014)
Firman Fund
In-Kind Season Long
Like the work that VOC does? Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado by supporting our award winning volunteer, youth, and training programs. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope. VOC is 30!
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is celebrating 3 decades of caring for Colorado’s outdoors and we invite you to join in the fun! We have all sorts of exciting programs and unique volunteer opportunities planned for you in 2014, including…
Commemorative projects – Join us on one or more of 9 very special volunteer projects, each designed to showcase VOC’s long history in Colorado and the tremendous work done by volunteers over the last 30 years. From iconic locations around the state to cool opportunities to make a difference in a community near you, look for the “30th Anniversary commemorative project” icon on this calendar to get involved.
Flood and fi re restoration – Our state has many critical needs for restoration work after recent fl oods and fi res, and we have plenty of ways for you to help. Look for the “fl ood/fi re restoration” icon on this calendar.
Skill-building and training – While no experience or training is necessary to volunteer with VOC, we do offer numerous training opportunities for you to build specifi c stewardship skills or to become a certifi ed volunteer leader. Learn more on our training calendar at www. voc.org.
30th Anniversary party in August – Get ready to celebrate in downtown Denver at Confl uence Park, where we’ll be throwing a big 30th anniversary party complete with live music, food, and fun. Learn more on our website at www.voc.org.
Our Mission: 30th Anniversary fundraising campaign – Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 To motivate and enable years of stewardship in Colorado. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope. people to become active Take a peek inside this 2014 volunteer calendar for ALL the many ways to get involved, then stewards of Colorado’s head to www.voc.org and sign up. natural resources. New to VOC? Head over to our website at www.voc.org and click on the “New to VOC” icon to learn more about the difference you can make for Colorado’s outdoors. involved today! involved see how you can get outdoors. Look inside to caring for Colorado’s celebrating 30 years of ColoradoOutdoor is This year, Volunteers for Volunteer Colorado. for Yourself. Outside Get Memorial Trail Mike O’Brien Mike Fund Helen K. and Arthur E. E. Helen and Arthur K. Johnson Foundation Johnson The Anschutz Anschutz The Foundation 2014 Sponsors Season www.voc.org [email protected] 303-715-1212 Fax 303-715-1010 Denver, CO 80209-2597 Parkway Marion South 600 Green-e with is offset that electricity with energy certifienergy cates. Friendly, Forest Ancient free, designated chlorine waste, processed and 50% post-consumer 50% post-consumer and fi 100%with recycled ber made paper on Printed ™ ® and manufactured manufactured and certifi renewable ed (List as of March 18(List March of as The Fund to Restore Restore to Fund The Waterways & Parks Waterways Colorado Trails, Trails, Colorado
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado 2014 Outdoor Stewardship Opportunities | www.voc.org 2014 Sponsors (As of March 18 , 2014)
Firman Fund
In-Kind Season Long
Like the work that VOC does? Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado by supporting our award winning volunteer, youth, and training programs. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope. VOC is 30!
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is celebrating 3 decades of caring for Colorado’s outdoors and we invite you to join in the fun! We have all sorts of exciting programs and unique volunteer opportunities planned for you in 2014, including…
Commemorative projects – Join us on one or more of 9 very special volunteer projects, each designed to showcase VOC’s long history in Colorado and the tremendous work done by volunteers over the last 30 years. From iconic locations around the state to cool opportunities to make a difference in a community near you, look for the “30th Anniversary commemorative project” icon on this calendar to get involved.
Flood and fi re restoration – Our state has many critical needs for restoration work after recent fl oods and fi res, and we have plenty of ways for you to help. Look for the “fl ood/fi re restoration” icon on this calendar.
Skill-building and training – While no experience or training is necessary to volunteer with VOC, we do offer numerous training opportunities for you to build specifi c stewardship skills or to become a certifi ed volunteer leader. Learn more on our training calendar at www. voc.org.
30th Anniversary party in August – Get ready to celebrate in downtown Denver at Confl uence Park, where we’ll be throwing a big 30th anniversary party complete with live music, food, and fun. Learn more on our website at www.voc.org.
Our Mission: 30th Anniversary fundraising campaign – Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 To motivate and enable years of stewardship in Colorado. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope. people to become active Take a peek inside this 2014 volunteer calendar for ALL the many ways to get involved, then stewards of Colorado’s head to www.voc.org and sign up. natural resources. New to VOC? Head over to our website at www.voc.org and click on the “New to VOC” icon to learn more about the difference you can make for Colorado’s outdoors. involved today! involved see how you can get outdoors. Look inside to caring for Colorado’s celebrating 30 years of ColoradoOutdoor is This year, Volunteers for Volunteer Colorado. for Yourself. Outside Get Memorial Trail Mike O’Brien Mike Fund Helen K. and Arthur E. E. Helen and Arthur K. Johnson Foundation Johnson The Anschutz Anschutz The Foundation 2014 Sponsors Season www.voc.org [email protected] 303-715-1212 Fax 303-715-1010 Denver, CO 80209-2597 Parkway Marion South 600 Green-e with is offset that electricity with energy certifienergy cates. Friendly, Forest Ancient free, designated chlorine waste, processed and 50% post-consumer 50% post-consumer and fi 100%with recycled ber made paper on Printed ™ ® and manufactured manufactured and certifi renewable ed (List as of March 18(List March of as The Fund to Restore Restore to Fund The Waterways & Parks Waterways Colorado Trails, Trails, Colorado
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado 2014 Outdoor Stewardship Opportunities | www.voc.org s S t e w a o ’ r d d s a 2014 Outdoor Volunteerr Calendar S o i Browse this calendar for dates, locations, and typesl of volunteer opportunities that interest n you, then go to www.voc.org for details and registration.o It’s that easy! And remember, no c experience or training required to volunteer. e C
This calendar may change – we often add and change volunteer opportunitiesYOUTUBE LOGO SPECS 1
during the year. Watch www.voc.org, our Facebook or Twitter pages, or on light backgrounds on dark backgrounds
PRINT 9 standard standard
sign up for VOC’s e-newsletter to learn about new projects, date changes,main red gradient bottom
PMS 1795C PMS 1815C 8 C0 M96 Y90 K2 C13 M96 Y81 K54 and other news. 4
white black WHITE BLACK no gradients no gradients C0 M0 Y0 K0 C100 M100 Y100 K100
watermark watermark
30th Anniversary Camping Available Easy April Commemorative project SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Flood/Fire Restoration High Altitude (9000+) Moderate Family-Friendly (suitable for 1 2 3 4 5 Costs Involved stacked logo (forDiffi sharing cult only) stacked logo (for sharing only) families with children) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22* 23 24 25 26 APRIL LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY 27 28 29 30 26 Fountain Fountain Creek Flood Restoration 26-27 Grand Junction McInnis Canyon Trail Restoration * Earth Day
MAY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains May 3 Loveland SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Environmental Center 1 2 3 10 Estes Park Lake Estes Bird Sanctuary Flood & Habitat Restoration 10 -11 Ridgway Ridgway Scenic Trail Construction 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15, 20, Denver Evening Garden Planting at Denver City Parks 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22, 27 17-18 Del Norte Stone Quarry Trail Construction 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 24 Wheat Ridge Garden Bed Preparation & Construction 31 Genesee Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction 31 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration – Rampart Range
JUNE LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY June 7 Boulder Spruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 7-8 Salida National Trails Day Cottonwood Trail Construction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7* Bellvue 7, 8 Fire & Trail Restoration at Lory State Park 8 9 10 11 12 13 14† (W of Fort Collins) 14, 28 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 Colorado Springs Black Forest Fire Restoration 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 Conifer Staunton State Park Young Stewards Program 29 30 21-22 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration 28 Evergreen Saddleback Trail Restoration * National Trails Day Mt. Evans Wilderness Wilderness 50th Anniversary Celebration: Trail † 28 National Get Outdoors Day (various locations) Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
JULY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY July 12 Evergreen Lost Creek Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: 12-13 Georgetown 1 2 3 4 5 Mt. Bierstadt Trail & Ecological Restoration 19-20 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 26 Boulder James Peak Invasive Weed Removal 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26-27 Breckenridge Upper Turk’s Trail Construction in Breckenridge 27 28 29 30 31
AUGUST LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Trail August 1-3 Alamosa SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Restoration 1 2 1, 29 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration 2 Evergreen Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Oxbow Trail Construction 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2-3 Buena Vista Continental Divide Trail Reconstruction at Tunnel Gulch 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9-10 Loveland Pinewood Reservoir Trail Construction 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9-10 Walden Lake Agnes Trail Restoration 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 14-17 Minturn Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail & Ecological Restoration 16 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 31 21 Littleton Roxborough State Park Trail Construction 23 Denver South Platte Riparian Habitat & Trail Restoration Outdoor Colorado Celebration: VOC’s 30th Anniversary 23 Downtown Denver Bash at Confl uence Park
SEPTEMBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY September 6 Genesee Genesee Bison Trail Construction SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit 6-7 Crested Butte 1 2 3 4 5 6 Trail Restoration 9-12 Creede Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Colorado River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip 11-14 Loma 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Stewardship Adventure 13 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27* Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at 13-14 Steamboat Springs Steamboat Lake State Park 28 29 30 27-28 Salida National Public Lands Day Cottonwood Trail Construction * National Public Lands Day
OCTOBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY October 2, 7, 9, 14 Denver Evening Garden Harvesting at Denver City Parks SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 4 Boulder Chautauqua Meadows Trail & Flood Restoration 1 2 3 4 11 Firestone St. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 Evergreen Pence Park Trail Restoration & Reroute 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18-19 Cañon City Garden Park Trail Construction 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 Lakewood OcTOOLberfest – VOC Tool Maintenance 26 27 28 29 30 31
Save the date! Don’t miss our 30th Anniversary party on August 23, downtown Denver at Confluence Park, where we’ll have live music, great food, and lots of fun. Watch www.voc.org or our Facebook page for details.