Daily Logistics

DAY 1: Monday, May 8

What: New Vista HS ~ Agriculture

Project Site: Cure Farm

When: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 8

Parking/Registration: 7416 Valmont Rd., Boulder. Meet at the Farm Store at 9 a.m., carpool and being dropped off is required.

Project

Students will join Anne Cure, her interns and OSMP in planting vegetables and preparing fields. The City of Boulder’s agriculture specialist and Anne will discuss the history of agriculture in the area, organic vegetable production on OSMP and what it takes to grow vegetables in this region (soil type, water, etc). Anne will share her farming methods that help the farm ecosystem and the community.

Project Difficulty

Easy. Project will involve a hike on uneven terrain, bending, lifting, and kneeling.

Preparation for the day, what you will need for the day:

--Two quarts of water or camel packs.

--Dress in layers.

--Work gloves.

--Sturdy boots (No lightweight shoes, or “five-finger” types of shoes.)

--Long pants.

--Rain jacket.

--A long sleeved T-shirt.

--Personal first aid kit, if you have one (OSMP will have a group first aid kit.)

--Backpack to carry personal items.

--Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.

--Clothing appropriate for weather conditions.

Dress appropriately for Colorado weather and to work in an outdoor setting off trail. If volunteers come unprepared, you will not be allowed on the project site. OSMP will provide lunch, extra water, gloves and safety gear. If you have questions contact Kristin at weinbergerk@bouldercolorado.gov

or 303-910-5603.

DAY 2: Tuesday, May 9

Project Site: Flatirons Loop Trail

When: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9

Parking/Registration: Please plan to meet at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage at 9:00 a.m. To avoid parking issues, carpooling is strongly recommended.

Project

The Flatirons Loop Trail passes the junction of an old mining road bed that can often be confused for the trail. The road bed quickly leads to nowhere and most hikers find themselves off trail and creating more impact in the form of social trails. To keep hikers on the trail, New Vista will help construct a stone barrier to guide hikers to stay on the trail and help protect this sensitive area.

Project Difficulty

Moderate. There is a moderate 2 mile, round trip hike to and from the project site. Project will involve walking on uneven terrain, bending, and lifting of rocks and dirt.

Preparation for the day, what you will need for the day:

--Two quarts of water or camel packs.

--Dress in layers.

--Work gloves.

--Sturdy boots (No lightweight shoes, or “five-finger” types of shoes.)

--Long pants.

--Rain jacket.

--A long sleeved T-shirt.

--Personal first aid kit, if you have one (OSMP will have a group first aid kit.)

--Backpack to carry personal items.

--Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.

--Clothing appropriate for weather conditions.

DAY 3: Wednesday, May 10

Please meet at New Vista (Alex's classroom) at 9. Be ready to go on a hike if the weather is not too bad; if it's pouring, we'll play games in the classroom, and maybe walk down to Basemar to get a treat. We'll be done at noon.

DAY 4: Thursday, May 11

What: New Vista HS – Apple Orchard Care Project Site: 63rd Street Farm When: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 11 Parking/Registration: 3796 63rd St., Boulder Project Participants will join Amanda Scott and OSMP to care for a newly planted apple orchard. Amanda will discuss agriculture in the area, organic vegetable production and what it takes to grow vegetables and livestock in this region (soil type, water, etc). Amanda will share her farming methods that help the farm ecosystem and the community stay healthy. Project Difficulty Easy. Project will involve a hike on uneven terrain, bending, lifting, and kneeling. Preparation for the day, what you will need for the day: --Two quarts of water or camel packs. --Dress in layers. --Work gloves. --Sturdy boots (No lightweight shoes, or “five-finger” types of shoes.) --Long pants. --Rain jacket. --A long sleeved T-shirt. --Personal first aid kit, if you have one (OSMP will have a group first aid kit.) --Backpack to carry personal items. --Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. --Clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Dress appropriately for Colorado weather and to work in an outdoor setting off trail. If volunteers come unprepared, you will not be allowed on the project site. OSMP will provide lunch, extra water, gloves and safety gear. If you have questions contact Kristin at weinbergerk@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-910-5603.