Adopt-a-Trail

Volunteers make a two-year commitment to adopt-a-section of Recpath, natural surface trail, or open space. Most volunteers get out some time in late April or early May for the first cleanup of the season. They continue throughout the summer into late September or early October working on their adopted open space property or trail twice a month. Some volunteers have adopted trails for more than ten years!

Responsibilities include litter pickup, small debris removal, gravel sweeping, and reporting any vandalism or larger maintenance needs. In exchange for this commitment, the county provides training and tools, in addition to recognition through signage and events.

Volunteering to Adopt-a-Trail has many benefits including free advertising for yourself, family, business, or organization on the Adopt-a-Trail sign which thousands of users see each summer, team-building and/or family time, and a chance to give back to this great community we live in. Not to mention, all participants are thanked and recognized at an event at the end of the adoption season and those that put in the most hours each summer get bonus prizes! 

​Volunteer Weed Pulls

Open Space and Trails has teamed up with the Summit County Weeds Department to sponsor volunteer noxious weed pulls at Open Space properties. Eradicating noxious weeds is vitally important to maintaining healthy soils, conserving water, and protecting native vegetation. We can't do it without your help!

Our first pull will be held June 25th, 2022 at 9am at the Bob Craig Open Space on CR72, just of Hwy 6 near the intersection with Swan Mountain Road. Check out our flyer for more information or email Jordan Mead, resource specialist with the Open Space and Trails Department. The Weed of the Week column in the Summit Daily is also a great source of information for learning about noxious weeds and volunteer opportunities.

We will provide tools, supplies, work gloves, sunscreen, and refreshments.