Get Involved: Natural Areas - Adopt-A-Natural Area

Adopt-A-Natural Area

Description:

Adopters agree to care for a natural area for one year by picking up trash and reporting maintenance issues. This program provides opportunities for community members to take an active role in restoration efforts through stewardship.

• Visit natural area once a month to pick up litter.
• Report hours and maintenance issues in Engage.
• Implement safe practices of yourself and all others involved during site visits.
• Read more about the Natural Areas Stewardship Programs.

Responsibilities & Activities:

Key Responsibilities: 

• Visit natural area once a month to pick up litter. 
• Report hours and maintenance issues in Engage. 
• Implement safe practices for yourself and all others involved during site visits. 

 

Time Commitment:

Visit a natural area once each month. Can make your own schedule.

Licenses, Certifications, and Safety:

Training and Requirements:

• Adopt-a-Natural Area Volunteer Training (online course)
• You, and everyone in your group (if applicable) must sign a waiver.
• Sign the Adopter Contract
• Record your hours and impact through the City's online system, Engage. 
• Opportunity to attend continuing education sessions. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18 OR volunteer with an adult
• Have transportation and access to the Internet

Dress Code:

While volunteering, the following items must be worn - 

• Volunteer name badge
• Volunteer hi-visibility vest
• Closed-toe shoes
• Gloves

Questions?

Contact AJ Chlebnik, Public Engagement Specialist, [email protected] or 970-224-6118

Volunteer Benefits:

• Quiet time in a beautiful setting.
• Flexible schedule. 
• Learn from experts in the field.
• Make a visible impact. 
• Great opportunity for volunteers with limited mobility, as well as for families and groups.
• Interact with people with similar interests.
• Be an integral part of a large well-respected and forward-thinking land conservation and stewardship program. We value you!

Interests:

Community Volunteer - Kid-Friendly, Field Work - Wildlife, Field Work - Hiking, Sports and Recreation - Sustainability, Community Volunteer - Resource Management, Field Work - Environment