BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH IMMENSE GRATITUDE
We were so inspired by the outpouring of support from our community this past year, particularly during the year-end giving season and through our Colorado Gives Day Campaign. Your support ensures our model of community-powered stewardship continues to unite our Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys in stewardship projects for years to come.
Thank You!
WINTER BONFIRe AT COFFMAN RANCH
Join RFOV and our program host, Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT), for a fun community social at Coffman Ranch outside of Carbondale.
Thursday, February 23
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The evening will kick off with a short guided hike before sundown, followed by snacks, warm drinks and lively conversation around the fire. Come connect with people and place, while learning more about how RFOV & AVLT work together to conserve and restore local lands. There is no cost to attend.
NEW VOLUNTEER CHAINSAW SAWYER CREW IN 2023
Do you want to join us in using chainsaws to contribute to wildfire mitigation projects around the valley?
Joining the chainsaw sawyer program requires attending a training May 19-21 and volunteering on two chainsaw projects throughout the season.
Contact Melissa at mdaniels@rfov.org for more details.
LOOKING FOR KIDS' SUMMER PROGRAMS?
RFOV's Adventure Stewards introduces 7th & 8th-grade students to world-class outdoor activities including rock climbing and whitewater rafting, while also giving back to these special places through hands-on stewardship projects.
Week 1 (June 12-16)
Whitewater Rafting across multiple sites in the
Roaring Fork Valley & Glenwood Canyon
9 AM - 3 PM
Week 2 (July 17-21)
Rock climbing in Rifle Mountain Park,
one of the premier climbing destinations in western Colorado.
9 AM - 3 PM
JOIN THE TEAM - WE'RE HIRING!
All roles come with competitive benefits packages including paid time off, mileage reimbursement, simple IRA, gear & professional development stipends, and more!
Trail Crew Member
(Seasonal)
Field Coordinator
(Seasonal)
Youth in Nature Program Coordinator
(Part-time/year-round)
A SPARE ROOM OR APARTMENT IN THE VALLEY?
We're looking for RFOV community members to host our hardworking seasonal employees during the 2023 field season (April 17 - October 15). Seasonal employees undergo a background check, and you are welcome to charge them a reasonable market rate.
If you're interested, please reach out to Melissa at mdaniels@rfov.org.
REFLECTING ON WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER IN 2022
In case you missed it, check out our past year's recent highlights in our digital
2022 Impact Report.
TWO WAYS TO GIVE THAT DON'T COST A CENT
LINK YOUR REWARDS CARD
Every dollar you spend benefits RFOV!
Go to citymarketrewards.com
Login or create an account
When asked to "Link your card", enroll in "Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteer" from the list of organizations
TAKE THE ASPEN PLEDGE
By simply signing the Aspen Pledge, you can help RFOV unlock up to $50,000 in donations from the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) and continue to spread stewardship in our communities.
IN MEMORY OF BOB SORRELL
The RFOV community lost a dear friend with the passing of Bob Sorrell on December 12, 2022. Bob was one of RFOV's most avid volunteers - always ready with a smile, a joke, or a topic of lively conversation.
Bob is pictured here receiving an award from Program Director, Melissa Daniels, for the 'Most Active Volunteer in 2022' at our end-of-season appreciation party.
We will miss Bob dearly!
Bob's family will hold a small memorial celebration in Aspen in the spring when his ashes will be spread over his beloved mountains. The family asks that any memorial contributions be made to the US Forest Service in his name:
Forest Conservancy.com or at the Forest Conservancy office at 1012 Brookie Dr., Carbondale, CO 81623.
