THIS WINTER, ROARING FORK OUTDOOR VOLUNTEERS LOOKS BACK TO THINK FORWARD – we're reviewing the successes and challenges of 2020 to plan for a productive 2021!
In February, we renew our commitment to community stewardship by joining with government and non-profit partners to plan an entire project season of outdoors volunteerism. We renew our commitment to community education by snowshoeing with students and welcoming new high school interns. And later this month, we renew our commitment to community leadership by publishing our new five year strategic plan.
The Future of RFOV
When RFOV debuts its new strategic plan this February, the most important part will come first: our mission, our vision, and our values.
As RFOV adapts to meet the evolving needs of our community, our strategic plan will clarify WHAT is important, WHY we have established certain priorities, and HOW we will achieve our goals in the next 5 years through a clear and inspiring vision.
In February, we'll publish the highlights of that plan. In March and April, you'll see the first effects of that strategic vision as we announce our Community and Group Events, including projects, hikes, and social opportunities.
Since 1995, we've been dedicated to community-powered stewardship. Thank you for your continued support!
Trail Notes
Ideas, Comments, Opinions – whatever you call them, we want your trail notes!
To better serve our community, this year RFOV will be expanding our Trail Notes program.
You'll be able to provide feedback at trailheads (by scanning signage, like the example above) and also at gear stores. Our trails are being used more than ever. When you report the good, the bad, and the ugly, RFOV can be
To share your trail notes, visit: www.rfov.org/trail-notes
art, Art, ART!
Happy Trails
Opening Weds, Feb 17, 4pm to 7pm
Daily through April 11
Private showings available
Don't miss the upcoming Aspen Chapel Gallery exhibition of trails-inspired watercolors, opening Feb 17th!
Participating artists and sample works available at: www.aspenchapelgallery.org
A portion of the proceeds will benefit RFOV's trailwork and landscape restoration.
Inside the Outdoors
Meeting with Partners
Yes Zoom. Also Google Meets. And WebEx. And GoToMeeting. And Skype. Maybe Facetime. Sometimes Microsoft Teams. All for the purpose of assembling a fun and exciting 2021!
Asking Questions
It's always good to ask questions, but especially in winter. By creating inventories of our community's trail, landscape, and educational needs now, RFOV can better serve our region in summer.
Designing Supplies
146 field days a year means we're hard at work building and rebuilding our outdoors infrastructure. So right now we're designing the materials we need – like this bench plaque to be installed at the top of Basalt's Light Hill.
