Get ready to Spring into Stewardship and make a lasting impact on our local public lands! As we kick off our 30th season of community-powered stewardship, we invite you to roll up your sleeves and join us in caring for the public lands we care about. Member-only registration opens in just one week, with public registration going live on April 1!
Mark your calendar and come be apart of RFOV's 30 year legacy. Become a member today and get early access to our project season registration. Popular projects can fill quickly and members get first dibs on those spots!
SAVE THE DATE for member only registration: March 18
30TH ANNIVERSARY MONTHLY
HISTORY NUGGET
One of RFOV's biggest and most successful milestones was starting the Young Stewards Program in 2012 to further engage local youth in our mission. Over the years, our youth education programming has matured into a suite of offerings used by schools, libraries, youth organizations, and other partners throughout the RFOV service area.
By addressing the need for outdoor education programs during and after school hours, as well as in communities with fewer opportunities for outdoor education, RFOV educates over 1,500 local youth every year in both the classroom and outdoors.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers offers a variety of programs dedicated to stewarding our public lands. This month, we want to focus on our healthy landscapes program. RFOV believes that healthy landscapes make for healthy people. We invite individuals and groups of all backgrounds to engage in the restoration of our shared outdoors. Opportunities vary each year, but can include reseeding, replanting (shrubs, trees), vegetation management, and wetland stabilization.
GROUPS + BUSINESSES
CALLING ALL BUSINESSES IN THE GLENWOOD, NEW CASTLE, SILT, OR RIFLE AREA! We are looking for a group to adopt the Silt River Preserve this season and hopefully for many years to come.
This is beautiful nature preserve needs consistent invasive species removal and help planting and reseeding to maintain and restore the 132 acres of significant riparian habitat and prime agricultural land.
Please reach out to cwoodward@rfov.org if you are interested or know of a group or organization that might be interested in the opportunity. Adopters can commit financially or through 60 hours of work to the site each year. In return, they get a sign at the parking area with their name on it and a unique stewardship and team building experience.
YOUNG STEWARDS
Youth In Nature
Last month, YIN students spent the day with the Buddy Program at CMC Spring Valley Campus. The group learned about backcountry cooking methods on small camping stoves like making pita pizzas and pineapple upside down cake. After journaling in the sunshine, they finished the day climbing at CMC’s indoor climbing gym.
Do you know a student that would benefit from this year-long, paid program? The Youth In Nature application for 2025/2026 is NOW OPEN until April 4th. Students join this program to meet new people, get out of their comfort zone, unplug, and have fun!
The application and more information can be found on our website at https://www.rfov.org/yin.
Adventure Stewards
Adventure Stewards is back and this season and we will be offering TWO sessions!
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.
Be on the lookout for open registration no later than March 1st!
HIRING + HOUSING
We Are Hiring!
Do you love the outdoors and want to make a real impact in your community? Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is looking to hire a Communications and Engagement Manager.
Salary range: $58,000-65,000
Location: Carbondale, CO - RFOV office
Position Description: Lead RFOV’s marketing, communications, and outreach efforts to connect with a wide audience of volunteers, donors, partners, and the broader community. This role is essential in amplifying our mission and fostering engagement across all departments.
Applications due April 7
In Search of 2025 Seasonal Housing
RFOV is currently in the process of hiring our amazing seasonal staff. Do you or someone you know have an affordable housing option under $1500/monthin the Roaring Fork Valley between April and October 2025?
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
