Upcoming events
CATHEDRAL LAKE - 8/13
Did you know that over 100,000 people visit the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness every year? Please help care for a well-loved slice of this Wilderness Area by working on the Cathedral Lake Trail with us - Sunday, August 13.
LOST MAN LOOP - 8/19-20
Join a weekend of backpacking on and caring for the Lost Man Loop. RFOV will provide both dinners and breakfast on Saturday, and we can work with you to find any gear needed.
Come join us on this Independence Pass gem!
LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK STEWARDSHIP
RFOV is joining Wilderness Workshop on July 22 to honor Latino Conservation Week! Come help with fire mitigation and ecological restoration. Lunch, tools, gloves, and transportation to and from worksites will be provided with a celebration in Two Rivers Park following the hard workday.
SOUTH THOMPSON FENCE PULL - 7/15
Another Wilderness Workshop opportunity for wildlife habitat stewardship on the Thompson Divide. Here is a good article about the importance of removing unused cattle fence pulls. Register for Thompson Divide here.
SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL FOREST WEEK
Please join us in celebrating National Forest Week™. Here are a few ways to get involved:
Submit a photo to the National Forest Week™ Photo Contest for a chance to win some of our awesome prizes!
Purchase your limited-edition National Forest Week™ t-shirt from the Landmark Project to support forest health.
Share how you engage #ForestMode with us on social media! Join the conversation by using the hashtag #NationalForestWeek.
Make a donation today to help keep National Forests and Grasslands healthy for future generations.
SPECIAL RED CROSS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
RFOV is partnering with High Country Volunteers and the American Red Cross via the West Mountain Regional COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) to provide Mass Care Shelter Training. Early registration for this limited capacity free training is available to RFOV volunteers in the link below.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Rebecca White has logged more than 60 volunteer hours so far this season, including 30 in June. Thank you Rebecca for all you do for our public lands and your patients across the valley. Working at the Howard Head Sports Medicine clinic in Basalt, Rebecca treats athletes of all ages/levels recovering from injuries or surgeries especially ankles, knees, hips, and shoulders.
HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE HELM FAMILY
RFOV is grateful to have been recognized by supporters Craig & Paula Helm. Having lived his life to the fullest, Craig recently passed away after a battle with cancer. Craig, Paula, and their daughters shared skiing, skinning, hiking, biking, camping, and paddleboarding, all while instilling a love of the outdoors and stewardship among friends and family.
