2025 Projects & Trainings
March 18: early registration opens for members.
Members, please check your email for your registration password.
April 1: registration opens to the rest of the community.
Click here to download a PDF of our calendar.
Note — this list is not fully complete and dates are subject to change
Save the Date
RFOV’s 30th Anniversary Party: Wednesday, June 4 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Carbondale
Volunteer Trainings
Want to take your skills to the next level? RFOV has a variety of training opportunities to get more involved in our work and deepen your knowledge of trail work, restoration, pollinator gardens, and leading volunteers. Registration for Crew Leader and Project Ambassador Trainings are below and registration for all other trainings will be open to the public starting on April 1.
Crew Leader Training
April 12 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | Third Street Center
RFOV relies on volunteer crew leaders to make a busy project season successful. Have you ever wanted to help lead other volunteers in trail, restoration, and fire mitigation projects? RFOV is pioneering a new hybrid crew leader training with online instructional modules and a single day of in-person training! Upon completion of the training, Crew Leaders will be required to shadow and lead 2 community projects throughout the 2025 season. For more information and questions, please reach out to Jack Douglas.
Project Ambassador Training
April 15 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Third Street Center
RFOV's community projects depend on Project Ambassadors to sign in and orient volunteers, talk to the community about the project and other RFOV work during the volunteer day, and support general project logistics. Please come learn about the Project Ambassador program and join us in this accessible, low-impact volunteer opportunity. Training will be located at the 3rd Street Center in Carbondale.
Registration for all other trainings will be open to the public on April 1!
Introduction to Trail Building and Maintenance: July 15 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Red Hill
Introduction to Rock Skills: July 29 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Red Hill
Invasive Species Identification: September 3-4 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on 9/3, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on 9/4 | Location TBD
Community Projects
Open to everyone, RFOV community projects range from physically easy to strenuous, and most are accessible by public transit. No experience is needed but advance registration is required.
Silt River Preserve: May 3 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Silt | Little Explorers Available*
Sunset Community Park: May 10 | Basalt | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Red Hill: May 22 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Carbondale
Linwood Cemetery Project Series: May 27, June 3 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Glenwood Springs
30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Maroon Creek Wetlands: May 31 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Aspen
Coal Basin: June 7 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Redstone | Little Explorers Available*
Marble Stewardship Extravaganza: June 20 - June 22 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Marble | Optional Overnight Project | Refundable deposit required for camping
Red Hill/Mountain Heart Community Nights: June 26, September 25, October 16 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Carbondale
Butler Creek Beaver Dam Analogue (BDA): July 11-12 | 5:00 pm 7/11 - 5:00 pm 7/12 | Rifle | Overnight Project | Refundable deposit required
Snowmass Falls Ranch Fence Removal: July 19 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Snowmass
Redstone Boulders Fence Removal: August 2 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Redstone
30th Anniversary Commemorative Project at Maroon Bells Scenic Area: Aug 3 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Aspen
Four Pass Loop: August 7-10 | Aspen/Marble | Overnight Project | Refundable deposit required | Space is limited
Avalanche Creek: August 22 - August 24 | Redstone | Overnight Project | Refundable deposit required
Latino Conservation Week: September 13 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | Glenwood Springs
Filoha Meadows Fence and Invasives Removal: September 14 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | Redstone
Hanging Lake Trail: September 27 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Glenwood Springs
Coffman Ranch: September 28 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Carbondale | Little Explorers Available*
30th Anniversary Rifle Falls Commemorative Project: October 4 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | Rifle
*Little Explorers is open to students ages 4-8 while their guardians volunteer. This free program occurs on-site during select Community Projects! Little Explorers includes a scavenger hunt, art with natural materials, and an introduction to volunteering for your kids while you take part in the project.
