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Wildlife Restoration Volunteers

Come enjoy lovely fall colors in the high country! Help restore and protect alpine and subalpine habitat near Kingston Peak, south of Nederland and the James Peak Wilderness, along the popular Apex Road. The area has spectacular views of the Continental Divide. Several subalpine sites have been impacted by motorized recreation along unofficial roadways, forming erosion gullies in this sensitive environment. Plus, a rare alpine wetland has been impacted and needs to be protected and restored. Volunteers, working at elevations over 11,000 feet, will plant seeds, transplant vegetation, install erosion matting, construct drainage structures and a buck'n'rail fence. Volunteers will camp in a lovely forested area a few miles from the site, then carpool and hike each day to enjoy this late summer adventure in the high country. Friday night arrival highly recommended. Rain backup date is October 8-9.

September 17 - September 18, 2011 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Kingston Peak, South of Nederland and the James Peak Wilderness

Ed Self, 303-543-1411, edself