VOLUNTEER AT ELDORADO CANYON STATE PARK

Did you know that Eldorado Canyon doesn't spray herbicides to manage its invasive weeds? To control weeds, they use biological agents (bugs that target very specific invasive species) and hand pulling--and volunteers are at the center of this mission! Check out the multiple opportunities for stewardship volunteering at Eldorado Canyon State Park below.​

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HELP PULL WEEDS & COLLECT SEEDS! Herbicides are currently not used in the park, and mechanical removal of noxious weeds (and monitoring locations) keeps weeds under control. Meet at the Visitor Center, wear long pants and long sleeves. 

• WEDNESDAYS: weeding and seeding activities at Crescent Meadows

• FRIDAYS: weeding and seeding activities in the Inner Canyon

 

Gloves, tools and bags (if necessary for seeds) will be provided.  

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JOIN THE POLLINATOR MONITORING PROJECT! Eldorado Canyon State Park will be included in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s pilot project for bumblebee monitoring  and for butterfly monitoring.  

 

You do not need to know insects in order to join, and data collected will contribute to conservation plans. For the project, you must complete a minimum of 2 monitoring outings between June 1 and August 31. Training available!​​​​​​​​