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Upcoming Activities   Calendar

Trail Underpass Painting Profile Photo  Register Trail Underpass Painting
  Wednesday, 09 July 2025 |   09:00 AM | Cherry Creek Regional Trail |  Registration Required

Every year our trail underpasses need a new coat of paint, help us keep them looking fresh and clean by volunteering for this event. We will provide all the necessary equipment and materials as well as an appreciation swag bag! Please note ...

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Trail Corridor Pruning Profile Photo  Register Trail Corridor Pruning
  Thursday, 10 July 2025 |   09:00 AM | E/W Regional Trail - Backcountry |  Registration Required

Help us keep the trail corridor open by pruning back the forage. All tools and gloves will be provided, along with an appreciation bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.

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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Friday, 11 July 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

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Tree Planting Profile Photo  Register Tree Planting
  Saturday, 12 July 2025 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required

If you enjoy trees and their shade, this event is for you! Help plant new trees at Fairgrounds Regional Park. County staff will provide snacks, water, trees, tools, gloves, and expertise. Bring enthusiasm, muscles, hats, and sturdy shoes. The C...

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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Saturday, 12 July 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Sunday, 13 July 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

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Shoreline Cleanup Profile Photo  Register Shoreline Cleanup
  Monday, 14 July 2025 |   09:00 AM | Bingham Lake Park |  Registration Required

Calling all anglers! Clean shorelines make for great fishing spots. Help us pick up fishing lines and trash from the shoreline. Gloves, trash bags, and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children u...

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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Monday, 14 July 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

3 assignments unfilled
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Shoreline Cleanup Profile Photo  Register Shoreline Cleanup
  Friday, 18 July 2025 |   09:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Calling all anglers! Clean shorelines make for great fishing spots. Help us pick up fishing lines and trash from the shoreline. Gloves, trash bags, and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children u...

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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Friday, 18 July 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

3 assignments unfilled
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