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Volunteer Opportunity

Prairie Dog Barrier Fence Building

Application or Registration Deadline:

08/07/2026

Project Date:

Sat, August 8, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Opportunity Type:

One-Time Volunteer Opportunity

Department:

Parks & Open Space

Category:

Open Space, Environment, and Gardening

Location:

Near Longmont. Location information will be sent the day before the event to all registered participants.

Program Summary:

We need your help to create an enclosure for a thriving prairie dog colony!

Help modify fencing to keep prairie dogs within their open space habitat. Work with us to maintain this keystone species on Boulder County Parks & Open Space lands while respecting the needs of our neighbors. It takes a community to get the work done!

This recurring volunteer project takes place on four Saturdays in August. Sign up for one day or join us for all four!

Contact:

Amanda Hatfield

ahatfield@bouldercounty.gov

303-678-6216

Application Process:

Register

Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you’ll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.