In partnership with the City of Steamboat Springs, YVSC is providing zero waste stations at the Farmers Market, which kicks off on June 5th. The waste stations will be outfitted with recycling as well as composting. Trash will also be collected and measurements will be recorded to determine the amount of waste diverted during these events. YVSC is looking for volunteers to help with these zero waste stations. Get involved with YVSC and help us reduce waste at our local Farmers Market. Volunteers are needed to work 2.5 hour shifts at the waste stations. The first shift will be from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and the second shift is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the summer. If you’re interested in helping with this effort and volunteering with YVSC, please sign up here. 

Title: ReTree Site Preparation

Short Description: Come work with the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council to prepare for this year’s ReTree event.

Easy: Carrying heavy loads, walking through hayfields

Project Details: ReTree is an annual event run by YVSC that engages dozens of community volunteers in tree planting along the Yampa River. These cottonwoods and alders will not only sequester carbon as they grow, but they will also help shade, and thereby cool, the river. The site, which lies on the west side of the river in Rotary Park, must be prepared before volunteers show up for the ReTree event (Saturday, October 2nd). We will be ensuring a successful tree planting day by hauling equipment, digging the tree plots, and setting up fencing. 

Title: Willow Planting at California Park (Camping Optional!)

Short Description: Come work with the US Forest Service to plant willows along First Creek in California Park.

Easy: Working along a steep embankment.

Project Details: California Park is an ecologically important area in Northwest Colorado that forms the headwaters of Elkhead Creek, and provides miles of stream habitat for native fish populations. Currently, First Creek is undergoing a restoration process that will create a more climate-resistant ecosystem by reconnecting the stream to the floodplain. As part of this process, we will be planting 4000 willows along 5 miles of First Creek to provide bank stabilization and more resilient native habitat. 

Because this is a two day project, CAMPING is encouraged for Saturday night in California Park!

Title: Willow Planting at California Park (Camping Optional!)

Short Description: Come work with the US Forest Service to plant willows along First Creek in California Park.

Easy: Working along a steep embankment.

Project Details: California Park is an ecologically important area in Northwest Colorado that forms the headwaters of Elkhead Creek, and provides miles of stream habitat for native fish populations. Currently, First Creek is undergoing a restoration process that will create a more climate-resistant ecosystem by reconnecting the stream to the floodplain. As part of this process, we will be planting 4000 willows along 5 miles of First Creek to provide bank stabilization and more resilient native habitat.