Tree Planting Volunteer Day at Glacier Basin Campground
Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
Meet Our Instructors · Lyons, IL
About this event
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact on the restoration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s native plant communities! Come work alongside Rocky Mountain National Park vegetation staff as we plant tree saplings to enhance Glacier Basin Campground. These new saplings will help diversify the campground’s existing tree stands and over time will improve campsite shade and privacy. We will plant a variety of native tree species including limber pine ( Pinus flexilis ), Douglas fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ), ponderosa pine ( Pinus ponderosa ), and blue spruce (Picea pungens ). What to Expect: This project will involve planting tree saplings within a montane site (8000 ft elevation) in exposed conditions (full sun, rain, wind). Planting will involve kneeling, stooping, bending over, and use of small hand tools and shovels. Trees range in size from 1-gallon to 5-gallon containers. Lifting and moving tree saplings weighing up to 30 lbs in 5-gallon planting containers will be required. Water coolers will be available onsite for refills. Restrooms will be available near the worksite. Be prepared for variable weather conditions (sun, wind, heat, cold, light rain). Minimum age: 18 years Date (weather permitting): Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm Departure and return location: Please meet in the outdoor plaza in front of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. From there, we will carpool into the park. Work site: Glacier Basin Campground Nearest bathroom: Glacier Basin Campground comfort stations (flush toilets) What’s provided: Work gloves, sunscreen, kneeling pads, drinking water, tools, training. Gear to bring: Layers (it can be hot or snowy, even on the same day), rain gear, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), gloves (if you prefer your own), day pack, lunch and snacks, water. Ready to sign up? Questions? Please contact the park’s volunteer office at ROMO_volunteer@nps.gov or 970-586-1330.
Event details
- Date and time
- Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
- Venue
- Meet Our Instructors · Lyons, IL
- Category
- Volunteering
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 1, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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