Volunteerism is a staple of restoration projects. Always operating on a tight budget, the efficient work of volunteers is often the only way a restoration site transforms from a tamarisk thicket to a diverse riparian forest of native shrubs, trees, forbs, and grasses. RiversEdge West also views volunteer events as invaluable educational opportunities to answer questions and share knowledge with curious participants.

 

Since RiversEdge West doesn't own any land, we work with land managers, private landowners, and other partners to coordinate and host volunteer events. 

 

 

If you or your business is interested in volunteering with us, please contact Cara at Ckukuraitis@riversedgewest.org or Rica Fulton at Rfulton@riversedgewest.org.

 

Volunteer activities may include pulling or cutting weeds using loppers or hand saws, caging cottonwoods, and planting native plants.

 

 

• Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) - WRV completes many ecological restoration projects and offers numerous volunteer trainings in leadership and restoration skill development. 
• Colorado Canyons Association (CCA) - CCA fosters community stewardship of our National Conservation Lands with a focus on Dominguez-Escalante, Gunnison Gorge, and McInnis Canyons National Conservation Areas in western Colorado.