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We will be celebrating World Cleanup Day & Smoke Bear’s 80th Birthday with a BIRTHDAY PARTY CLEANUP at Rainbow Falls OHV Riding Area (just north of Woodland Park) with local youth groups and children of ALL AGES. We encourage families, youth groups, etc. to come camp in the free, dispersed camping spots in the area for the weekend, and then join the cleanup on Saturday. Sites are not reserved, so please arrive early (Friday is best) to find a site that will suit your needs.
The area are both easily accessible sites along the side road, and other sites further into the riding area. The more dedicated FoF volunteers will display their banner/flag/logo so that when you pass by you can choose to stop in to get acquainted or information. Fishing and non-motorized boating is available nearby at Manitou Lake. If you have an OHV please bring it as there are many areas that we would like to get to that are inaccessible to regular vehicles.
8:30am - Arrival & Sign In at Base Camp (directions below)
9:00am - Safety Briefing and break into cleanup groups
LUNCH & GAMES: Noon (Hot Dog & Hamburger Bar), with games, PRIZES & birthday caske
BRING: Refillable water bottle, gloves, wear sunscreen, a coat, long pants & STURDY shoes/boots
PROVIDED: water, gloves (if needed), grabbers, trash bag
BASE CAMP/RAINBOW FALLS RIDING AREA
Take Hwy 67 NORTH from Woodland Park towards Deckers 11 miles. Turn RIGHT on Rainbow Falls Rd. Turn right into the main parking lot and we will be along the fence with all the equipment
We are also working on reducing the use of single use cups & plastic water bottles so we ask that you bring a refillable water bottle. We will have water to refill them and make drinks at lunch. If you do not have one, we will have bottles of water that can be labeled and reused for the day.
FURRY FRIENDS - We love our 4 legged volunteers, but with all of the food, people, and other 4 legged volunteers, especially at Base Camp, it can be a bit much for them. Therefore, we now would prefer they stay home or at least be safely secured while at Base Camp. Please make sure to also bring a leash/tieout and water bowl..