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! get can you how see to inside Look outdoors. Colorado’s for caring of years 30 celebrating is Outdoor Colorado for Volunteers year, This for Colorado.Volunteer Get Outside Yourself. Memorial Trail Trail Memorial Mike O’Brien Fund Helen K. and ArthurHelen E. Johnson Foundation The Anschutz Foundation 2014 Season Sponsors 2014 www.voc.org [email protected] Fax 303-715-1212 303-715-1010 80209-2597 CO Denver, 600 South Marion Parkway Green-e with electricity that offset is with energy certifi cates. energy certifi Friendly, designatedfree, Ancient Forest processedwaste, chlorine and post-consumer 50% ber recycledwith 100% fi Printed on paper made ™ ® and manufactured certifi ed renewable certifi (List as of March(List 18 The Fund to Restore Waterways & Parks Colorado Trails, 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! get can you how see to inside Look outdoors. Colorado’s for caring of years 30 celebrating is Outdoor Colorado for Volunteers year, This for Colorado.Volunteer Get Outside Yourself. Memorial Trail Trail Memorial Mike O’Brien Fund Helen K. and ArthurHelen E. Johnson Foundation The Anschutz Foundation 2014 Season Sponsors 2014 www.voc.org [email protected] Fax 303-715-1212 303-715-1010 80209-2597 CO Denver, 600 South Marion Parkway Green-e with electricity that offset is with energy certifi cates. energy certifi Friendly, designatedfree, Ancient Forest processedwaste, chlorine and post-consumer 50% ber recycledwith 100% fi Printed on paper made ™ ® and manufactured certifi ed renewable certifi (List as of March(List 18 The Fund to Restore Waterways & Parks Colorado Trails, 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! 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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 May Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains 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.