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Trail Steward Project at Interlaken Trail with Friends of Lake County

Interlaken Trailhead County Road 25, Twin Lakes, CO, United States

Join us from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday June 28th for a special Meet & Greet on the Interlaken Trail, where we’ll connect with fellow hikers, share insights about the area, and promote responsible recreation. Our team will be stationed at the trailhead, ready to welcome you with educational materials about the region’s […]

Hebrew Cemetery Cleanup 2025

Evergreen Cemetery

Hebrew Cemetery Cleanup 2025 The annual cleanup of the Hebrew Cemetery is this Sunday, June 29, 2025. Here are some things you need to know. Meet at the Hebrew Cemetery in Leadville at 9:00 AM at which point the cleanup will run to about Noon. Please bring for yourself a hat, sunscreen, closed toe shoes […]

Turquoise Lake Nature Trail Bridge Project with Friends of Lake County

Turquoise Lake Nature Trail (near Molly Brown Campground) Leadville CO, CO, United States

Join us for a hands-on volunteer project as we restore the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail Bridge! On July 11th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (with an additional workday on July 12th if needed), we’ll be replacing the bridge’s handrails and decking to ensure it remains safe and accessible for hikers and nature lovers. […]

Replacement of Hagerman Pass Interpretive Signage with Friends of Lake County

Colorado Midland/Hagerman Trail

We’re excited to announce the 2025 replacement of the Hagerman Pass interpretive signage, a project made possible by the passion and dedication of regional artist David Castle and his generous support for our community. Join us on July 19th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM as we install new, updated signs to replace the damaged ones […]

Trail Steward Project at Willis Gulch Trail with Friends of Lake County

Willis Gulch Trail Head Hwy 82, Leadville, CO, United States

Join us at the Willis Gulch Trailhead on July 26th from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm for a special Meet & Greet on the Interlaken Trail. We’ll connect with fellow hikers, share insights about the area, and promote responsible recreation. Our team will be stationed at the trailhead, ready to welcome you with educational materials […]

Community Climate Conversation

FREIGHT 320 E. 9th Street, Leadville, CO, United States

Lake County is developing a Climate Action Plan and we want to hear from YOU! What matters most to you? How would you like to get involved? How can the County support your ideas? Whether you're passionate about 🌎 Clean energy 🌎 Protecting nature 🌎 Planning for the future Your voice matters. Join the conversation […]

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Interlaken Fire Scar Tour

Interlaken Trailhead County Road 25, Twin Lakes, CO, United States

Arkansas River Collaborative Watershed and GARNA -  Greater Arkansas River Nature Association  are excited to be hosting another educational events! The tour will cross the burn area, so participants should be prepared to get dirty! After the burn area tour, participants will have the option of continuing the hike to the historic Interlaken Resort site […]

Free

Community Clean Up at Hayden Meadows

Hayden Meadows 5M7G+XC Leadville, Colorado, Leadville, CO, United States

Hayden Meadows Community Clean Up 📅 Friday, October 10, 2025 🕗 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Hayden Meadows Reservoir (US Highway 24, Lake County) Join fellow volunteers to help restore the Hayden Meadows Recreation Area by removing trash and invasive plants. All tools and materials will be provided; just bring sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. […]

CANCELLED – Interlaken Post Fire Recovery Work Day

Interlaken Trailhead County Road 25, Twin Lakes, CO, United States

We regret to announce that due to the government shutdown and resulting furlough of key staff at our primary partner agency, the U.S. Forest Service, the final Interlaken Post-Fire Volunteer Work Day has been cancelled. Thank you to everyone who signed up for this event and has supported the project over the past year and […]

Coffee & Climate Conversation at Leadville Visitor Center

Leadville Visitor Center 460 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO, United States

Join the Climate Conversation on Tuesday November 18th from 8–9AM at the Leadville/Lake County Visitor Center (460 Harrison). We’ll sip free Zero Day coffee, share everything from good news to climate anxieties, and talk about how we stay grounded and connected through it all.

Free

Avalanche Awareness Night at FREIGHT

FREIGHT 320 E. 9th Street, Leadville, CO, United States

Join Lake County Search & Rescue (LCSAR) and a local Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Forecaster to learn the fundamentals of avalanche safety and how to make safer choices in the backcountry, with a focus on the mountains around Lake County. There will be a presentation and Q&A so come prepared with questions about snow […]

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