Various locations available.

Families, small groups, and individuals can adopt a trail, park, or shoreline by picking up trash four times a year. A sign will be posted at the trail or park showing others you are making a difference. Great for young volunteers!

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• Commit to at least two years.
• Pick up litter at least four times a year, from April through October, in the adopted area including the parking lot and picnic shelter.
• Enjoy working outside and be willing to pick up trash.
• Elect a group leader that will be in charge of coordinating cleanups and be the contact for the adopt-a-trail coordinator.
• Be courteous to other park visitors and not block the trail when picking up trash.
• You are not required to pick up dog poop.
• You are not required to wade into ponds or creeks to retrieve litter.
• Trash bags, litter grabbers, and on-site interpretive programs are available upon request.
• Group leaders are responsible for completing the Adopt-a-Trail/Park Inspection Sheet after each cleanup event.

• Group leader must be at least 18 years of age (other volunteers can be younger).
• Be in good physical shape, and able to carry up to 20 pounds.
• Abide by all open space rules and regulations, and set an example for other park visitors.
• Must have personal transportation.

We cannot guarantee that an area or trail will be available as they are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Areas available for adoption as of June 8 include:

• Bald Mountain
• Boulder County Fairgrounds (Cattail Pond & North Parking Lot)
• Boulder Canyon 1
• Castle Rock
• Hall Ranch (Button Rock Trail)
• Heil Valley Ranch (Ponderosa Loop)
• Lagerman Agricultural Preserve (Shoreline)
• Legion Park
• LoBo Trail (Lookout to 71st)
• Niwot Loop Trail (Niwot Ridge)
• Pella Crossing

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