On June 27 and 28, volunteers are invited to help build a new trail at the stunning Pennsylvania Mountain Natural Area!
The Pennsylvania Mountain Natural Area sits just northwest of Fairplay, in Park County, and encompasses more than 500 acres. With the 13,000-ft. Pennsylvania Mountain as the highest point, sights in the area include ancient bristlecone pines, stunning wildflowers, and alpine researchers in the field. For nearly 40 years, 92 private acres of the area have been the location for high-altitude scientific research. Located by the project site is the Beaver Ponds Environmental Education Center (BPEEC), which helps people of all ages learn about environmental issues, sustainable agricultural, and energy practices in a natural setting.
Currently, recreationists can only access the Pennsylvania Mountain Natural Area from private property. Volunteers are needed to help build a loop trail that will provide recreation and science research opportunities as well as future public access to this pristine location. The trail will provide new recreation opportunities in the area as well as access to conduct scientific research.
While adults and youth ages 12 and up are volunteering, kids as young as six can take part in a fun (and free!) educational program at BPEEC that will include fun environmental activities alongside a caring, professional staff. On both Saturday and Sunday, as volunteers are shuttled from the camp site to the project location, kids will be dropped off at BPEEC. At the end of the work day, kids will be picked up and spend the evening eating dinner and camping with their families – s’mores and campfire fun for all! Sign up now.
—Jessica Von Duerring
