FDRD SUMMIT COUNTY VOLUNTEER CALENDAR

The FDRD Summit County Volunteer Calendar spotlights events in and neighboring to the USDA-WRNF-DRD. Calendar items pertain to events in the community that benefit one or more forest users. There is no fee for event listings as they are provided as a public service of FDRD. To have your event appear in the Calendar, follow this procedure. This calendar was compiled by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, in cooperation with the organizations included in the calendar. It will be posted at the Dillon Ranger District to assist phone-ins and walk-ins seeking volunteer opportunities in Summit County.

The FDRD Summit County Volunteer Calendar spotlights events in and neighboring to the USDA-WRNF-DRD. Calendar items pertain to events in the community that benefit one or more forest users. There is no fee for event listings as they are provided as a public service of FDRD. To have your event appear in the Calendar, follow this procedure. This calendar was compiled by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, in cooperation with the organizations included in the calendar. It will be posted at the Dillon Ranger District to assist phone-ins and walk-ins seeking volunteer opportunities in Summit County.

JULY 2008
DayOrganization/EventContact
26-2
(Sa-Sa)
The Colorado Trail Foundation - Trail Crew 0908 July 26-August 2, 2008 - North fork of the Swan River. Help maintain Segment 6 of The Colorado Trail. Join other outdoor enthusiasts to rebuild a bridge and boardwalkBill Manning or Laura Becker
ctf@coloradotrail.org
303-384-3729
http://www.coloradotrail.org
27 (Su)Friends of the Eagles Nest Wilderness - Mesa Cortina Project. Continue basic trail maintenance work begun in 2007Jonathan Kriegel
970-262-2399
http://www.fenw.org

The FDRD Summit County Volunteer Calendar spotlights events in and neighboring to the USDA-WRNF-DRD. Calendar items pertain to events in the community that benefit one or more forest users. There is no fee for event listings as they are provided as a public service of FDRD. To have your event appear in the Calendar, follow this procedure. This calendar was compiled by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, in cooperation with the organizations included in the calendar. It will be posted at the Dillon Ranger District to assist phone-ins and walk-ins seeking volunteer opportunities in Summit County.

AUGUST 2008
DayOrganization/EventContact
02 (Sa)Town of Breckenridge Open Space and Trails - Weed Pull. Help us eradicate noxious weeds in Cucumber Gulch Preserve, the Town’s crown jewel open space property. We will target false chamomile, and coast tarweedTony Overlock
tonyo@townofbreckenridge.com
970-547-3155
02 (Sa)Summit County Off Road Riders - Trail Maintenance DaySummit County Off Road Riders
chuckginsburg@comcast.net
970-390-5600
http://www.scorr.org
02-03
(Sa-Su)
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado - Blue River Wildlife Trail. As the Blue River reaches Green Mountain Reservoir, 30 minutes north of Silverthorne, it creates and feeds a lush wetland. This area is a birders paradise and sees many human visitorsMathew Martinez
matt@voc.org
303-715-1010 ext 112
http://www.voc.org
03 (Su)Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - volunteer for field-based workshop. Workshop topics are related to life-skills and career developmentRocky Mountain Youth Corps
rmyc7@springsips.com
970- 879-2135 x 4.
http://www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org
03 (Su)Colorado Fourteeners Initiative - Trail Maintenance Project-Grays and TorreysJessica Evett
jessica@14ers.org
303-278-7650
http://www.14ers.org
04-08
(M,Tu,Th,F)
Town of Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation and Eduction Division - Volunteers needed to work with children during Terrific Trekkers summer camp. Help instill a sense of natural wonder in children. Days: M, T, TH, F Time: 8am-12pmTown of Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation and Education
carinf@townofbreckenridge.com
970-453-3362
http://www.townofbreckenridge.com
07 (Th)Friends of the Dillon Ranger District - Resort Clean-up at Arapahoe BasinScott Ferguson
fdrd.ferguson@gmail.com
970-262-3449
http://www.fdrd.org
09 (Sa)Friends of the Dillon Ranger District - Fuels Reduction-Fire MitigationScott Ferguson
fdrd.ferguson@gmail.com
970-262-3449
http://www.fdrd.org
09-10
(Sa-Su)
Colorado Fourteeners Initiative - Trail Project at Lincoln, Democrat, & BrossJessica Evett
jessica@14ers.org
303-278-7650
http://www.14ers.org
10 (Su)Colorado Environmental Coalition - Proposed Hidden Gems Wilderness Hike into Elliot RidgeLisa Smith
lisa@cecenviro.org
720.635.3246 or 303.405.6707
http://www.whiteriverwild.org
11-15
(M,Tu,Th,F)
Town of Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation and Eduction Division-Volunteers needed to work with children during Magnificent Miners and the Old West summer camp. Help instil a sense of natural wonder in children. Days: M, T, TH, F. Time: 8:00am-12:00pmTown of Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation and Education
carinf@townofbreckenridge.com
970-453-3362
http://www.townofbreckenridge.com
12 (Tu)Colorado Environmental Coalition - Proposed Hidden Gems Wilderness Hike into Acorn CreekLisa Smith
lisa@cecenviro.org
720.635.3246 or 303.405.6707
http://www.whiteriverwild.org
15 (F)Continental Divide Land Trust - Friends of Open Space Party, 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Volunteers needed to help with logistics, coordination, ticketing, set-up, tear-down, and moreLeigh Girvin
info@cdlt.org
970-453-3875
http://www.cdlt.org
15 (F)Continental Divide Land Trust - Parade of No Homes, Lower Blue River Valley. 9am-12Noon. Volunteers needed to help be Land Docents, and with registration, signage, creative, set-up, tear-down and refreshmentsLeigh Girvin
info@cdlt.org
970-453-3875
http://www.cdlt.org
16 (Sa)Town of Breckenridge Open Space and Trails - B-Line Trail construction. Help build one of Breckenridge’s first freeride trails.This year, we are looking to add more freeride features and fine-tune the Town’s newest single track trailTony Overlock
tonyo@townofbreckenridge.com
970-547-3155
16 (Sa)Greenlands Reserve Land Trust Adopt-a-Trail. Come help us work on the Buffalo Cabin Trail. Involves erosion control, revegetation, general trail maintenance. All ability levels welcomed!Marge Schweri
schweri_mm@earthlink.net
970-468-4887
http://fdrd.org/PROJECTS/OurFutureSummit.html
16-17
(Sa-Su)
Summit Huts Association - Francie`s Cabin Volunteer Work DaysHannah Taylor
summithuts@colorado.net
970-453-8583
http://www.summithuts.org
17 (Su)Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - volunteer for field-based workshop. Workshop topics are related to life-skills and career developmentRocky Mountain Youth Corps
rmyc7@springsips.com
970- 879-2135 x 4.
http://www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org
22 (F)Ducks Unlimited, Summit County annual fundraising banquet at Beaver Run Resort, Breck. Benefit wetlands conservation throughout North America. Doors open 6:00 pm.Karl Heggland
kheggland@comcast.net
http://www.ducks.org
22-23
(F-Sa)
Summit County Open Space & Trails - Swan`s Nest Trail Project. Construction of ~2,500 ft. new trail and small log footbridgeClaudia Wiley
claudiaw@co.summit.co.us
970-668-4092
http://www.co.summit.co.us/OpenSpace/home.htm
22-24
(F-Su)
Colorado Fourteeners Initiative - Alpine Restoration Project at Mt. MassiveJessica Evett
jessica@14ers.org
303-278-7650
http://www.14ers.org
23 (Sa)Friends of the Eagles Nest Wilderness - Mesa Cortina turnpike demolition projectJonathan Kriegel
970-262-2399
http://www.fenw.org
23 (Sa)Summit County Off Road Riders - Trail Maintenance DaySummit County Off Road Riders
chuckginsburg@comcast.net
970-390-5600
http://www.scorr.org
31 (Su)Colorado Environmental Coalition - Proposed Hidden Gems Wilderness Hike into Lower PineyLisa Smith
lisa@cecenviro.org
720.635.3246 or 303.405.6707
http://www.whiteriverwild.org
31 (Su)Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - volunteer for field-based workshop. Workshop topics are related to life-skills and career developmentRocky Mountain Youth Corps
rmyc7@springsips.com
970- 879-2135 x 4.
http://www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org

The FDRD Summit County Volunteer Calendar spotlights events in and neighboring to the USDA-WRNF-DRD. Calendar items pertain to events in the community that benefit one or more forest users. There is no fee for event listings as they are provided as a public service of FDRD. To have your event appear in the Calendar, follow this procedure. This calendar was compiled by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, in cooperation with the organizations included in the calendar. It will be posted at the Dillon Ranger District to assist phone-ins and walk-ins seeking volunteer opportunities in Summit County.

SEPTEMBER 2008
DayOrganization/EventContact
06 (Sa)Summit County Off Road Riders - Trail Maintenance DaySummit County Off Road Riders
chuckginsburg@comcast.net
970-390-5600
http://www.scorr.org
06 (Sa)Summit County Open Space & Trails - Fishhook Open Space maintenance day - various maintenance tasks to complete on this open space property near DillonClaudia Wiley
claudiaw@co.summit.co.us
970-668-4092
http://www.co.summit.co.us/OpenSpace/home.htm
06-07
(Sa-Su)
Continental Divide Trail Alliance - Re-route the Colorado Divide Trail off an existing road near Webster Pass, resulting in single-track trail!volunteer coordinator
volunteer@cdtrail.org
303-838-3760
http://www.cdtrail.org/page.php?pname=involve/building/projects
13 (Sa)Continental Divide Land Trust - Easement Stewardship Day, 8:30am - 4pm. Volunteers needed to help with annual monitoring of conservation easements. Morning training session followed by afternoon field workLeigh Girvin
info@cdlt.org
970-453-3875
http://www.cdlt.org
13-14
(Sa-Su)
Colorado Fourteeners Initiative - Alpine Seed Collection and Restoration Project at Mt. EvansJessica Evett
jessica@14ers.org
303-278-7650
http://www.14ers.org
13-14
(Sa-Su)
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado - Meadow Creek/Lilly Pad Lake Trail. Located in Central Summit County, Lily Pad Lake is a popular hiking destinationMathew Martinez
matt@voc.org
303-715-1010 ext 112
http://www.voc.org
20 (Sa)Greenlands Reserve Land Trust Adopt-a-Trail. Come help us work on the Buffalo Cabin Trail. Involves erosion control, revegetation, general trail maintenance. All ability levels welcomed!Marge Schweri
schweri_mm@earthlink.net
970-468-4887
http://fdrd.org/PROJECTS/OurFutureSummit.html
20-21
(Sa-Su)
Continental Divide Trail Alliance - Enjoy spectacular views of the Tenmile & Gore Mountain Ranges while working at 12,000 feet. This remote location, offering solitude at the top of the world, is located 9 miles east of Keystone Ski Areavolunteer coordinator
volunteer@cdtrail.org
303-838-3760
http://www.cdtrail.org/page.php?pname=involve/building/projects
27 (Sa)Friends of the Dillon Ranger District - National Public Lands Day, Volunteer CelebrationScott Ferguson
fdrd.ferguson@gmail.com
970-262-3449
http://www.fdrd.org
27 (Sa)Colorado Fourteeners Initiative - Tool Maintenance Project in LeadvilleJessica Evett
jessica@14ers.org
303-278-7650
http://www.14ers.org
TBASummit Huts Association - Section House/Ken`s Cabin Volunteer Work DayHannah Taylor
summithuts@colorado.net
970-453-8583
http://www.summithuts.org
TBASummit Huts Association - Janet`s Cabin Helicopter Resupply & Volunteer Work DaysHannah Taylor
summithuts@colorado.net
970-453-8583
http://www.summithuts.org

The FDRD Summit County Volunteer Calendar spotlights events in and neighboring to the USDA-WRNF-DRD. Calendar items pertain to events in the community that benefit one or more forest users. There is no fee for event listings as they are provided as a public service of FDRD. To have your event appear in the Calendar, follow this procedure. This calendar was compiled by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, in cooperation with the organizations included in the calendar. It will be posted at the Dillon Ranger District to assist phone-ins and walk-ins seeking volunteer opportunities in Summit County.

OCTOBER 2008
DayOrganization/EventContact
01 (W)Summit County Open Space & Trails - Volunteer Recognition Evening and celebration of season accomplishmentsClaudia Wiley
claudiaw@co.summit.co.us
970-668-4092
http://www.co.summit.co.us/OpenSpace/home.htm
05 (Su)Town of Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation and Eduction Division - Halloween Hike Work session. Help us design materials and get ready for our non-scary, educational Halloween hike 2-5pmTown of Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation and Education
carinf@townofbreckenridge.com
970-453-3362
http://www.townofbreckenridge.com
09 (Th)Friends of the Eagles Nest Wilderness - Annual Meeting at the Frisco Recreation Center {3rd Ave. and Granite}. Contact George Resseguie 970-513-6547 for information.George Resseguie
970-513-6547
http://www.fenw.org
11 (Sa)Summit Prevention Alliance - 10th Annual Make A Difference Day. Join us for a fun day of community volunteering in Summit CountyDonna
spa@summitpreventionalliance.org
970-668-2077
http://summitpreventionalliance.org/events/make-a-difference-day
11 (Sa)Friends of the Dillon Ranger District - Make A Difference Day Project Site{s}Scott Ferguson
fdrd.ferguson@gmail.com
970-262-3449
http://www.fdrd.org
11 (Sa)Summit County Open Space & Trails - Make-A-Difference Day. Various work sites to be determinedClaudia Wiley
claudiaw@co.summit.co.us
970-668-4092
http://www.co.summit.co.us/OpenSpace/home.htm
11 (Sa)Summit County Off Road Riders - Trail Maintenance DaySummit County Off Road Riders
chuckginsburg@comcast.net
970-390-5600
http://www.scorr.org
11 (Sa)Town of Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation and Eduction Division - Halloween Hike volunteers needed! Tasks include teaching at booths hidden in the woods, trail guiding, decorating, logistics, etcTown of Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation and Education
carinf@townofbreckenridge.com
970-453-3362
http://www.townofbreckenridge.com
18 (Sa)Summit Huts Association - 7th Annual Backcountry BallHannah Taylor
summithuts@colorado.net
970-453-8583
http://www.summithuts.org


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