Monday, April 25, 2011

The Colorado Outdoor Volunteer Impact Study is Released

At Outdoor Stewardship Day at the Capitol, Governor John Hickenlooper proclaimed April 21st Colorado Outdoor Stewardship Day!

That same day, the new Colorado outdoor volunteer impact study, entitled "Colorado’s Public Lands: Engaging our Communities in Their Care and Protection, Report on the Impact of Volunteer Stewardship in 2010,” was released.

Download the report here

Read more about the 4/21 Outdoor Stewardship Day at the Capitol.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Don’t miss Outdoor Stewardship Day at the State Capitol on Thursday, April 21, 2011!

Celebrate Volunteerism on Colorado's Public Lands!

Thursday April 21, 7:30 – 10am
State Capitol, 200 East Colfax, Denver
Old Supreme Court Chambers, 2nd floor

Free light breakfast (RSVP) 7:30‐8:30am
Educational panel 8:30‐9:30am
How to talk to legislators 9:30‐10am
Chat with local agencies and nonprofits 8‐10am

Hear about:
• The statewide impact volunteers are having on Colorado’s public lands
• Colorado’s outdoor stewardship needs and challenges
• How a coalition of agencies and nonprofits are mobilizing a million people who love Colorado
• Why volunteers are critical to preserving Colorado’s outdoors
• Highlights of the 2011 outdoor stewardship season & how to get involved

Speakers:
Governor John Hickenlooper
Rep. Matt Jones and Senator Gai l Schwartz
Rick Cables, Regional Forester, US Forest Service
Helen Hankins, Colorado State Director, Bureau of Land Mgmt
Kim Burgess, COO, Colo Dept of Natural Resources
Craig Mackey, Government Affairs, Outdoor Industry Assn
Tom Hoby, Director, Jefferson County Open Space

Info & to RSVP for breakfast :Sue Anderson, 303‐715‐1010, sue@voc.org