Chatfield State Park

Team, We are returning to Chatfield! Chatfield State Park is located southwest of Denver and is a popular destination for those hoping to make a quick getaway from the city. The park is open to nearly every type of recreationist including cyclists, hikers, horseback riders, boaters, and fishermen. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including over 300 species of birds, which is why the Audubon Society of Greater Denver operates an Audubon Center at the park's historic Atchison Ranch. In this moderately sized project (approximately 30 people), volunteers will perform much-needed social trail closure and restoration and trail maintenance on designated trails. The work will be moderate in difficulty level. Thank you for committing your time to help care for Colorado’s outdoors. We’re excited that you will be joining Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) at our upcoming Lockheed Martin and The Mission Continues trail construction SWAT. This email contains essential details, including: • Map and directions to the project site • Schedule for the project • What you need to bring • Project waiver (attached) – if you signed the waiver online, you DO NOT need to print this. If you are not sure whether you have signed it, you can email me back. • Details about what to do when you arrive and who you’ll be working with (attached) Project Day Contact Info: On the day of the project, I can be reached on my cell phone: Jackie Curry 719-684-5215 FORECAST FOR THE PROJECT DAY/WEEKEND http://www.weather.gov/ MAP TO PROJECT SITE: DIRECTIONS TO PROJECT SITE: Audubon Center at Chatfield State Park 11280 Wadsworth Rd Littleton, CO 80125 From Denver 30 miles, Travel Time: 35 minutes Via CO-470 • Take US-6 W and CO-470 E to CO-121 S/S Wadsworth Blvd in Ken Caryl. Take the CO-121/Wadsworth Blvd exit from CO-470 E • Follow CO-121 S/S Wadsworth Blvd to your destination From Denver 22 miles, Travel Time: 35 minutes Via S Sante Fe • Take US-85 S and CO-470 W to CO-121 S/S Wadsworth Blvd in Columbine. Take the CO-121 Sexit from CO-470 W • Follow CO-121 S/S Wadsworth Blvd to your destination Latitude: 39.493237 Longitude: -105.091832 PROJECT SCHEDULE - Please arrive no later than 7:30 AM. 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM – Coffee and bagels provided by VOC & Check-in 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Working on the trail 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM – lunch 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM – pack the tools away, thank you and depart WHAT TO BRING • Sturdy shoes (NO sandals) • Work gloves (if you have them) • Work clothes –things you can get dirty in! • Water bottle(s) (totaling 2 liters) • VOC will make every attempt to provide ample food, including snacks. However, if there are particular snacks you like to have, including some for dietary considerations, we recommend bringing those with you • Hat, rain gear and warm clothes • Sunscreen, insect repellent, personal items, medications, etc. • Backpack (day pack) • Help reduce packing waste by bringing: a. Your own reusable coffee mug b. A reusable lunch bag or canvas bag for packing your lunch to the project c. Reusable Sandwich wraps and/or snack bags – don’t know what these are, well check them out HERE and HERE d. Reusable dishes and washable utensils. • NO PETS ALLOWED INCLEMENT WEATHER VOC projects are rarely canceled due to weather. In case of inclement weather, please check our hotline by calling 303-715-1010 x131 or check your email for updates. MINORS ON VOC PROJECTS Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on single-day projects. All youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on overnight projects. ABOUT VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLORADO Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a statewide nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to motivate and enable people to be active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.

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