END OF SEASON UPDATES
What an Incredible Season
Many, MANY thanks to all the hard-working
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers for your day-in, day-out commitment to sustainable recreation, healthy landscapes, fire mitigation, and youth stewardship education.
This season, 1,457 volunteers worked on 79 project sites for a combined total of 12,501 hours including staff time dedicated to stewardship. This is the equivalent of one person working full-time for six years! The best part? We did that all together in just 6 months! The RFOV 2023 Impact Report with all metrics and restoration outcomes will be available soon on the RFOV website.
Appreciation Party Golden Pulaski Winners
From left to right:
Alli Uri - Volunteer of the Year
Rebecca White - Rookie of the Year
Ty Hesse - Most Enthusiastic Volunteer
Beth Selzer - Most Active Volunteer
Chad Smith, representing the City of Glenwood Springs - Partner of the Year
RFOV Tool Cleaning Day
Want to earn some community service hours or just have a blast with an awesome group of outdoor volunteers? Our 2023 projects are a wrap, and now it's time to clean and sharpen our tools for the 2024 season! You can drop in for just one hour or stay for the full 8 – it's all up to you! Plus, we've got snacks all day and a delicious meal planned for 3 p.m.
WHEN: Thursday, November 16 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WHERE: Third Street Center, Suite 36, Carbondale
Sign up here to help.
OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS
Last Projects of the Season and a Solar Eclipse
Last month, we successfully wrapped up the 2023 Project Season during an action-packed weekend at two amazing locations: Silt River Preserve and Wulfsohn Mountain Park.
At Silt River Preserve, our dedicated volunteers left a lasting impact by planting an impressive total of 368 trees and riparian plants. Meanwhile, over at Wulfsohn Mountain Park, our volunteers not only learned about the critical importance of fire mitigation but also put their newfound knowledge into action by clearing away dead trees and brush. Our final project was a success thanks to our dedicated chainsaw volunteers.
Our time at Silt River Preserve also provided us with a remarkable sight. With protective glasses, volunteers witnessed an annular solar eclipse and saw "the ring of fire" as it went across the sky.
Youth In Nature News
Last month, current Youth In Nature student, Elsa Tullar, and Youth In Nature alum, Caleb Seward, were honored in the Aspen Times for their Volunteer efforts. They were both given The Rising Star Award. Read more here!
In October, YIN students met at the Maroon Bells to learn about the unique geology of the maroon formation with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES).
In November, students will participate in a stewardship project at The Colorado National Monument. After completing some trail work, the students will go canyoneering through the monument's canyons.
Learn more about the Youth In Nature program, HERE.
COLORADO GIVES DAY
Colorado Gives Day is December 5, but you can start giving TODAY!
Last year, RFOV received 140 donations totaling just over $18,000.
This year, help us reach the goal of 150 donations and $20,000.
Consider donating today and be a part of this vital mission. Donations are proportionally matched from a multi-million dollar incentive fund established by FirstBank.
GIVING TUESDAY
Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday before Colorado Gives Day and this year, on November 28 starting at 9 a.m., we will be posting a peer-to-peer Venmo campaign on the RFOV Instagram story.
How it works:
Make sure you are following the RFOV Instagram account (@rfovolunteers)
View our Instagram story at 9 am
Pick an amount
Venmo RFOV with your Instagram handle and "Giving Tuesday 2023" in the description
RFOV will repost your donation on our story
You can repost the campaign on your story for your followers to see
Calling all tea nerds! Support RFOV by drinking delicious tea! This Giving Tuesday (November 28) Two Leaves and a Bud will be donating 1% of all sales to RFOV!
Two Leaves and a Bud has been a dedicated supporter of RFOV and proudly maintains the Arbaney-Kittle trail in Basalt. If you love a delicious 'cuppa, or know someone that does, shop at Two Leaves and a Bud on Giving Tuesday and support RFOV.
EVENTS IN THE VALLEY
Red Cross Mass Care Shelter Simulation
In partnership with the West Mountain Regional COAD and the American Red Cross of Western Colorado, High Country Volunteers have hosted four Mass Care Shelter training classes where we have trained over 100 volunteers to work in a Red Cross emergency shelter.
WHEN: Friday, November 10 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
WHERE: Glenwood Springs High School
Registration is required, register here.
EASY WAYS SUPPORT RFOV
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
