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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Welcome to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, it's FREE to visit! Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, you can step into nature and see the native wildlife that call the Refuge home. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and coyotes are just a few of...
National Wildlife Refuge
Commerce City,CO

Location

Address

7200 Quebec Street Bldg 121
Commerce City, CO 80022
United States

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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Kids, Teens, Families, 55+
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About This Position

Back by popular demand, we are doing our fourth annual Litter League! Litter pick-up is a necessary part of keeping our refuge a welcoming place for wildlife and visitors. Please plan to meet inside the Visitor Center in our lobby. From there we will drive in personal vehicles (~5 min) to our project site. Materials to bring are closed-toed shoes, long pants, gloves if you have your own, protection against the sun, and light jacket. 15 pair of loaner gloves and trash grabbers will be available on a first come basis. 


Please note we use volunteer.gov as a sign-up, so you are accepted upon applying! Another email with full logistics will be sent on the week of the program.

Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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