PLEASE WELCOME NEW RFOV STAFF!
With spring in the air, RFOV is so excited to kick-off the 2023 project season! Last week, we welcomed 6 new seasonal staff at Colorado National Monument for our annual staff training trip. Meanwhile, May is full of trailwork at Mushroom Rock on Red Hill and Storm King in Glenwood Springs along with community trainings like Crew Leaders, Intro to Restoration Skills, and Project Ambassadors. We hope you come out and join us as we welcome the changing of the seasons.
Raised in both the Roaring Fork Valley and southern Illinois, Alexis McIntyre worked on a backcountry crosscut crew and lead a trail crew before this next adventure at RFOV as Field Coordinator.
Born in England, raised in Virginia, and transplanted to Colorado, Chris Shumpert worked as an environmental educator and climber steward before joining RFOV as a Field Coordinator.
Jenny Rokosch grew up nested in between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains of Montana. Passionate about environmental policy and playing in the great outdoors, Jenny joins RFOV as Trail Crew Leader.
Coming from New Hampshire, Riley Holzhuter most recently worked a trail crew member with Student Conservation Association. Always looking to learn from the people and places she meets hiking and camping, Riley joins RFOV as a Trail Crew Member.
After living and working in Denver for 3 years, Laurel Wright is excited to experience the western slope. Devoted to conserving natural areas for everyone to enjoy, Laurel joins RFOV as a Trail Crew Member.
Raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Carter Grey is rejuvenated after a day trail running, rock climbing, or hiking in the woods. Passionate about encouraging a culture of respect for our lands, Carter joins RFOV as a Trail Crew Member.
SPOTLIGHT ON STORM KING MOUNTAIN TRAIL
Join us on Sunday, May 7, from 9 am - 3 pm for weekend work on the Storm King Mountain Trail, a memorial to the 14 firefighters who died defending the homes and property of people they didn't know from fire caused by a lightning strike in the mountains surrounding Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Volunteer LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BECOME A CREW LEADER
All you need is love for the work we do! Click the links below or reach out to Melissa Daniels at mdaniels@rfov.org for more info.
May 13 & 14 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wulfsohn Open Space, Glenwood Springs
July 15 & 16 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Snowmass Village
JOIN US FOR INTRO TO RESTORATION
Meet up outside to learn about basic restoration skills, including seeding, planting, and simple erosion control. Click the date below or email Melissa at mdaniels@rfov.org.
Tuesday, May 23 - 5-8 PM
Coffman Ranch, Carbondale
OUR THANKS TO ALPINE BANK
First known as Roaring Fork Bank, Alpine Bank opened in Carbondale on January 23, 1973. Mayor Charles Kelly, director Wally Dallenbach and chairman Bob Young commemorated the day with a ribbon-cutting.
The ribbon was made from 50 silver dollars. The money was donated to Sopris Park and marked the start of Alpine Bank's tradition of community giving and involvement, including generous support of RFOV.
OTHER PARTNER NEWS
PARTICIPATE IN THE 8th ANNUAL TRASH CRUSH
The 8th Annual Trash Crush community clean-up is Friday, May 26th from 10 AM-1 PM, rain or shine. Volunteers ages 18 and older will meet up at North Star Nature Preserve’s South Gate parking lot. The event is hosted by Pristine Riders, a local 501c3 non-profit combining a passion for cycling and cleaning up the environment and Sun Dog Athletics.
CDOT will provide orange safety vests & trash bags while other partners include the City of Aspen Environmental Health Dept, Pitkin County Solid Waste Center, and Silverpeak Grill. The first 15 volunteers to sign up receive a free lunch at Silverpeak Grill. Sun protection, long pants, work gloves, water, and extra clothing are suggested. Contact Erik Skarvan at sundog@sopris.net or (970) 925-1069.
REGENERATIVE FARMING AT HIGHWATER FARMS
Highwater Farm, a 2-acre vegetable farm in Silt is looking for community members interested in growing food and learning about local agriculture. 'Workshare members' will help with a variety of farm tasks including seeding, harvesting, weeding, washing, and packing.
In exchange for working 4hours/week, Fridays 9am-1pm, June 2- October 20th, you’ll receive a weekly share of vegetables from our CSA program. Please find the application and more details at www.highwaterfarm.org/csa-workshare. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and will close on May 19th.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT RFOV
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.
