Get Involved: Steamboat and Pearl Lake State Parks
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Steamboat and Pearl Lake State Parks. Volunteer today!

Bluebird Monitoring
Monitor bluebird populations in our bird houses on the State Park property. Record data. Clean boxes when needed.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Julie Arington
(970) 879-3922

Special Projects
Some special projects may include but are not limited to:
- Writing and developing outdoor interpretive signs for self-guiding trails or roadside exhibits. Recruiting other volunteers.
- Photographing or video taping park programs, special events, visitors, or resources.
- Assisting in planning volunteer recognition or social events. Training other volunteers.
- Providing equipment, donated funds, or expertise on special projects.
- Designing and creating puppets, historical costumes, and more.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Julie Arington
(970) 879-3922

Trail Grooming
The Steamboat Lake Snow club grooms the 150 miles of snowmobile trails and 15 KM of ski trail in the park, all of the members are volunteers.
Requirements:
You must be a member of the Steamboat Lake Snow Club to join this volunteer group.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Julie Arington
(970) 879-3922

Winter Wildlife Monitor
Volunteers have the opportunity to document wildlife activity by photographing wildlife, their tracks and assisting with the trail camera program. Most observations will be documented through iNaturalist, a smartphone application that parks staff will train volunteers to use.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Julie Arington
(970) 879-3922