September 2020

Event Description: Come join the Friends of Stratton Open Space as we continue our Thursday afternoon volunteer work sessions! We will be buttoning up few projects from last season while practicing social distancing! Please wear closed-toed shoes, bring work gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks and something to cover your mouth and nose with (bandanna, buff, etc.). Meet up location is at the trail head at Stratton Open Space; Ridgeway lot. From there we will be dividing up into teams to accomplish our goals. Event Date/Time:Thu, Oct 15, 2020 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMVolunteers Needed:8   Event Meeting Location:Stratton Open Space; Ridgeway Lot Trailhead Event Organizer:Joshua Joyner – TOPS Ranger forRead More →

Upcoming trail improvements in Stratton (by contractors) This fall the Parks Dept. will have contractors undertake several trail projects:  – – – Stratton Springs Path will be upgraded and otherwise maintained. The work should be done soon. – – – The Ridge Trail will receive maintenance work probably completed by January / February. – – – Upper Meadows Loop will receive maintenance and some re-routing. This work will hopefully be completed by January / February.  Other Trail Work Sessions for VolunteersEvery other Thursday PM, Ranger Josh Joyner will be leading volunteer work sessions on projects at Stratton. The schedule is listed at https://coloradosprings.gov/parks-recreation-and-cultural-services/page/volunteer-events-registration?mlid=4466  Stratton will soon have new signs and maps The CityRead More →

Event Description: Come join the Friends of Stratton Open Space for another Thursday night volunteer work sessions! We will continue buttoning up few projects from last season while practicing social distancing! Please wear closed-toed shoes, bring work gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks and something to cover your mouth and nose with (bandanna, buff, etc.). Meet up location is at the Ridgeway Lot Trailhead @ Stratton Open Space, 1602 Ridgeway. From there we will be dividing up into small teams to accomplish our goals.  For further info or questions:Email to Friends of Stratton Open Space:  strattonopenspace@gmail.comURL: www.strattonopenspace.org  You must register to participate in this event. All minors participating in the workday must turn in a hard copy ofRead More →