Get Involved: St. Vrain State Park
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of St. Vrain State Park. Volunteer today!
Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Sean Dunlavy
(303) 485-0186
Visitor Services
Volunteer will help in managing the park by offering administrative, resource management and customer service to visitors of the park.
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Weed Warriors
What's the Problem?
Invasive wildlife are plants, animals, insects or diseases that are not native to Colorado and have harmful negative effects on the environment and the economy. They are introduced accidentally or intentionally outside of their native range. Because they are not native to Colorado, they have no natural competitors or have predators and are able to reproduce rapidly to out-compete native species.
As habitat is destroyed, wildlife that depends on the habitat disappears as well. Invasive species damage Colorado's natural resources in many ways.
- Invasive weeds outcompete native plants for food, space, light and nutrients.
- Consume enormous amounts of water, reducing the water supply for livestock, wildlife, native vegetation, and humans.
- Alter food chains and reduce biodiversity.
- Hurt the economy ($200 billion is the cost of ecological damage and control of invasive species per year in the United States).
- Ruin recreation opportunities and damage or impair infrastructure.
How Can You Help?
Restore balance to the beautiful natural area of St. Vrain State Park by flagging, cutting, pulling, and digging nasty invaders like thistle, mullein, and Russian Olive.
Volunteers are provided with any equipment needed (tools, uniform shirt, uniform hat), as well as in-person and in-field training from park staff.
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