Our 30th anniversary project season is about to be underway! Public registration for projects is officially OPEN, so go register today. We have some of the annual popular projects like Hanging Lake and Four Pass Loop on the schedule, as well as some commemorative projects at Red Hill, Maroon Bells, and Rifle Falls honoring work volunteers did in some of RFOV's first years. Check out our list of 2025 season projects and trainings here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Crew Leader Training
Saturday, April 12 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Red Hill, Carbondale
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!
Project Ambassador Training
Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Third Street Center, Carbondale
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, and support general project logistics. Come learn about the PA program and join us in this accessible, low impact volunteer opportunity.
May Projects
Our first community project of the season will be happening on Saturday, May 3 at Silt River Preserve. We will be returning for our 5th year planting native trees and plants, battling invasive plants, and maintaining trails throughout the preserve. This project will also host our first Little Explorers of the year — free onsite outdoor education activities for kids 4-8 while parents volunteer. Learn more about Little Explorers below.
May is one of our busiest months of the year! Other projects and trainings happening next month include Sunset Park in Basalt, our 30th anniversary commemorative projects at Red Hill and Maroon Creek Wetlands, the first of two projects at Linwood Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, and a fun training on pollinator garden installations. For more information about these projects and to register, please visit www.rfov.org/calendar.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Sustainable Recreation
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers offers a variety of programs dedicated to stewarding our public lands. This month, we want to focus on our sustainable recreation program. RFOV wants to ensure that everyone, now and in the future, can have an enriching experience outdoors. That’s the goal of our sustainable recreation programming: to maintain enjoyable trails and beautiful landscapes.
RFOV COLLABS WITH
MOUNTAIN HEART
We are so excited to announce that we have partnered with Mountain Heart Brewing this season to celebrate 30 years of community-powered stewardship! Visit either of their Carbondale or Basalt locations to try this one-of-a-kind personally crafted RFOV "Hop Mattock" Beer. 5% of proceeds from every can, 6-pack, or tap pour of this special Hop Mattock Beer goes to RFOV!
Join us in celebrating this awesome collaboration on April 11th and 25th at the Carbondale Mountain Heart location from 5-8pm! Tell your friends and we hope to see you there!
2025 SEASON SPONSORS
With the start of our 30th anniversary season right around the corner, we want to give a huge shout out to all of this year's sponsors. Without your support and dedication, 30 years of community-powered stewardship would not be possible! Thank you for contributing to and caring for the public lands we all care about!
GROUPS + BUSINESSES
Work on Silt River Preserve
It's fun to do something different, get outside, and make a contribution! Did you know that you can schedule a private volunteer trail day for your business or organization? The collective action of your friends, coworkers, or colleagues will create a legacy for our public lands. Group Events can involve everyone in the office, and will be tailored to your group’s desired outcomes.
RFOV is currently looking for businesses near Silt to adopt or work on Silt River Preserve with their group. If this is something that interests you, please email info@rfov.org.
YOUNG STEWARDS
Little Explorers
Little Explorers is offered at select community projects throughout the season and consists of free, on-site, outdoor education activities for children 4-8 years old while parents and guardians volunteer. It is offered for the first half of the project day, 9am-12:30 pm, and activities will include structured nature play and an introduction into the stewardship work taking place that day.
This season, Little Explorers will be offered at 3 different projects this season:
Silt River Preserve: May 3
Coal Basin Ranch: June 7
Coffman Ranch: September 28
For more information about Little Explorers and other family friendly opportunities at RFOV, please visit our website.
Adventure Stewards
Adventure Stewards is back and this season and we will be offering TWO sessions!
Adventure Stewards registration is NOW OPEN! Secure your student's spot quickly. Session 1 is half way full and Session 2 only has a couple spots left!
This program introduces students 11-14 to local, world-class outdoor adventure activities while also giving back to these special places through hands-on stewardship projects. Students will walk away with the skills they need to become a life-long outdoor adventurer and steward.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
THE ASPEN PLEDGE
Simply by signing the Aspen Pledge, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) will make a donation on your behalf to Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers.
Go to citymarketrewards.com
Login or create an account
When asked to "Link your card", choose "Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteer" from the list of organizations
