Get Involved: Open Space
The application has closed for Summer 2025 recruitment. Please check back here in the Fall.Volunteers play an important role in advocating for open space and caring for parks by contributing over 500 hours of service every year. Volunteers come in the form of individuals, families, students, youth groups, corporate teams, neighborhoods, and more. Each hour generously given greatly impacts our community and our natural resources.

Naturalists
Naturalists take observations and submit data on the local plants and animals in Open Space.
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Open Space Stewards
Open Space Stewards work outdoors in Open Space on ecological restoration projects.
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The Shack Volunteers
The Shack volunteers educate the public about the local flora and fauna and other related topics while stationed at the Shack.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Lexie Sierra-Martinez
(303) 661-1268

Trail Ambassadors
Trail Ambassadors rove Open Space trails and answer public questions, take observations of local flora and fauna/maintenance needs and educate the public about environmental stewardship practices.
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