Welcome to the 16th Annual Foothills United Way's Day of Caring
Day of Caring is one of the largest one-day volunteer efforts annually in
Boulder and Broomfield counties. Local volunteers are paired with nonprofits to
complete a variety of much needed projects. 2008 was a record-setting year
for Day of Caring, with more than 900 participants donating
nearly $73,000 worth of volunteer time on one day!
Get Involved. Any company, community
group, social group or individual interested in making a difference can
volunteer for Day of Caring. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
UNITE your organization. Day of
Caring volunteers provide thousands of hours of service and valuable skills to
agencies in our community, allowing those agencies to serve more clients more
efficiently.
For your business or organization, Day of Caring provides a simple, effective
and highly visible way to demonstrate strong corporate citizenship, community
leadership and a culture of philanthropy. It also provides great teambuilding
opportunities for employee groups - something outside the office to collaborate
on and feel good about.
Sign up. Choose a project. Make a difference. Day
of Caring volunteers can take part in a wide variety of projects. Some may
deliver meals to homebound persons, or help glean crops that will be used to
provide fresh vegetables to those in need of food. Some may help organize files
in a health clinic or repair and repaint a building that provides emergency
shelter. From construction to landscaping, from human service to arts and
crafts, there is something for every volunteer - something that will make a
lasting impact on many lives.
Boulder County Parks And Open Space
Agency Details:
Boulder County Parks And Open Space
Our mission…to conserve natural, cultural and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values.
Description:
From the Director:
Boulder County residents have acknowledged the value of our natural and cultural heritage and made deliberate choices to spend taxpayer dollars to pass that heritage on to future generations. We have preserved almost 89,000 acres of county land, from mountain meadows to plains grasslands. We have made great strides in preserving our most critical wildlife habitats, protecting farms and ranches and preventing some of our eastern cities and towns from growing into each other. We have over 90 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and wonderful opportunities for picnics, nature photography and quiet reflection.
We take our stewardship role very seriously. From tracking elk to controlling noxious weeds, we use the latest technology and an extensive network of volunteers. Volunteers also help us with interpretive programming, educational outreach to schools and the community and work projects.
We are proud of what we have accomplished and invite you to enjoy and support our county parks and open space.
Ron Stewart, Director
Boulder County
Parks and Open Space
History:
Boulder County's Parks and Open Space program was initiated in the mid-1960s by citizens interested in preserving land from rapid development. At that time, there were fewer than 130,000 people living in Boulder County. Now, there are nearly 300,000.
In 1975, Ernie Betasso's 773-acre ranch, six miles west of Boulder, became our first major open-space acquisition. Today, we own or oversee almost 89,000 acres of open space.
Our mission is to conserve natural, cultural, and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values.
Over 65% of land in Boulder County is protected from development by Boulder County and federal, state, and local agencies, either through conservation easements or land ownership.
Contact person: Matt Bruce, Project Manager, (303) 678-6216, (email)
Office fax number: 303/678-6178
Address:
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Boulder County Parks And Open Space
5201 St Vrain RdLongmont, CO 80503(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.bouldercountyopenspace.org
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Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A
Nearest Bus Stop: N/A |
| Last updated on June 18, 2009 |
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