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PLAN Jeffco Stewardship Academy – It’s Here!

PJ Academy Fall 2022 banner imagePLAN Jeffco Academy Presents:  Stewardship of Open Lands

ALERT: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the PLAN Jeffco Stewardship Academy has been postponed until Spring ’23.

Join us for our full-day Stewardship Academy. Learn how open space conservation started in Jefferson County, why such lands are important, and increase your understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of open lands.

PLAN Jeffco was the driving force behind development of the outstanding Jefferson County Open Space Program that serves so many.  We want to help others to experience greater enjoyment and appreciation of open lands.

What will we talk about?

  • The role of PLAN Jeffco’s volunteers in the origination and development of the Jefferson County Open Space Park System has resulted in preservation of more than 56,000 acres of public land to date.
  • The history of land stewardship in Jefferson County.
  • The geological and ecological significance of our open lands.
  • Issues facing our ecosystems, especially along the Front Range, and how we can help address those issues.
  • Ensuring that open space parks are welcoming for all visitors.
  • How individual actions impact the land, other visitors, and maintenance needs and costs.
  • How you can help ensure that our open lands remain healthy into the future.

This full-day program is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th 9 am-4 pm
at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, Colorado

There will be an optional Friday afternoon field project on October 28th for those who are interested in a hands-on field experience

$35 Enrollment fee* includes:

  • A full day of presentations by local experts in conservation, biodiversity, land management, and more.
  • An optional group stewardship project in one of the Jeffco Open Space Parks.
  • One-year full membership in PLAN Jeffco.
  • An intimate connection to the original founders of PLAN Jeffco and the Open Space program, as well as the opportunity to meet and greet the current PLAN Jeffco Board Members and possibly, become a Board Member yourself!

Enroll now. Download planned curriculum HERE.


STEWARDSHIP ACADEMY POSTPONED

Connect to PayPal to make your reservation,

or download this form, fill it out, and mail with your check for $35 to

PLAN Jeffco

11010 West 29th Avenue

Lakewood, CO 80215

Unsure about whether or not you want to participate in this Stewardship Academy? Not able to make it this time because of conflicts? No problem – sign up and we’ll keep you informed about future Academies as we roll them out.

 


*limited scholarship available upon request. Contact

ac*****@pl********.org











for more information.

September 2022 Newsletter

Inside this issue: Stewardship Academy 2022; Conservation Awards; South Table Solar; Mt. Tom Conservation Area; Forest Management; Courtesy Signs; OSAC Notes

Download your copy of the September 2022 newsletter here

SLASH collection site

SLASH Collections 2022 – Just A Few More Weeks!

SLASH collection site

Don’t waste this opportunity!

SLASH collections are winding down. Oct 6th through Oct 9th, SLASH will be at the Rainbow Hills Foothills Fire Station, 28812 Rainbow Hill Road, Golden.

SLASH will wind up the season at Blue Mountain Open Space, 1.5 miles west of the intersection of Coal Creek Canyon Rd (Hwy-72) and Hwy-93. SLASH will be at Blue Mountain every  Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday until November 6th, 2022.

Don’t waste this opportunity, get rid of that stuff that’s been hanging around the house!

What is SLASH?

Slash is debris from nature, such as tree limbs, prunings and pine needles. If not removed, slash can add to potential fire hazards on your property. The importance of mitigating and preparing your property for wildfire cannot be overstated – and again this year, Jefferson County is your partner in this effort. Following is the proposed schedule for SLASH collection during the Summer and Fall of 2022.

Not sure what qualifies as SLASH? Check below for what is acceptable and what’s not.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. This posting will not be automatically updated if/when the schedule changes, so click the More Details link for the location/day you plan to contribute to the SLASH pile in your area to ensure they’ll be waiting for you.

SLASH Collection Calendar for Summer & Fall 2022

Slash Collection at Beaver Ranch Park

@ Beaver Ranch Park, 11369 South Foxton Road, Conifer, CO 80433

June 2, 2022, 9:00 AM - June 5, 2022, 4:00 PM

June 9, 2022, 9:00 AM - June 12, 2022, 4:00 PM

June 16, 2022, 9:00 AM - June 19, 2022, 4:00 PM

June 23, 2022, 9:00 AM - June 26, 2022, 4:00 PM

More Details

 

Slash Collection at Shaffer’s Crossing Aggregate Pile Site

@ Shaffer’s Crossing Road & Bridge Aggregate Pile Site – located at the intersection of Hwy 285 and Elk Creek Road, 12996 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80433

July 1, 2022, 9:00 AM - July 3, 2022, 4:00 PM

July 8, 2022, 9:00 AM - July 10, 2022, 4:00 PM

July 15, 2022, 9:00 AM - July 17, 2022, 4:00 PM

July 22, 2022, 9:00 AM - July 24, 2022, 4:00 PM

More Details

 

Slash Collection at Settlers Drive Property

@ Settlers Drive Property, 8335 Settlers Drive, Morrison, CO 80465

July 28, 2022, 9:00 AM - July 31, 2022, 4:00 AM

August 4, 2022, 9:00 AM - August 7, 2022, 4:00 AM

August 11, 2022, 9:00 AM - August 14, 2022, 4:00 AM

More Details

 

Slash Collection at Marshdale Property

@ Marshdale Property is located near the intersection of Cty Rd 73 and N Turkey Creek Road, across the street from Marshdale Elementary School. 26624 N Turkey Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439

August 18, 2022, 9:00 AM - August 21, 2022, 4:00 PM

August 25, 2022, 9:00 AM - August 28, 2022, 4:00 PM

September 1, 2022, 9:00 AM - September 4, 2022, 4:00 PM

More Details

 

Slash Collection at Tin Cup Ridge Park (Rooney Rd)

@ Slash collection at Tin Cup Ridge Park is located just south of the Rooney Road Sports Complex. 151 S Rooney Rd, Golden, CO 80401

September 8, 2022, 9:00 AM - September 11, 2022, 4:00 PM

September 15, 2022, 9:00 AM - September 18, 2022, 4:00 PM

September 22, 2022, 9:00 AM - September 25, 2022, 4:00 PM

September 29, 2022, 9:00 AM - October 2, 2022, 4:00 PM

More Details

 

Slash Collection at Foothills Fire Dept, Rainbow Hills

@ Foothills Fire Dept, Rainbow Hills Station, 28812 Rainbow Hill Rd, Golden, CO 80439

October 6, 2022, 9:00 AM - October 9, 2022, 4:00 PM

More Details

 

Slash Collection at Blue Mountain Open Space

@ Blue Mountain Open Space – This site is located approximately 1.5 miles west from the intersection of Coal Creek Canyon Road (Highway 72) and Highway 93. 23401 Coal Creek Canyon Road, Arvada, CO 80007

October 13, 2022, 9:00 AM - October 16, 2022, 4:00 PM

October 20, 2022, 9:00 AM - October 23, 2022, 4:00 PM

October 27, 2022, 9:00 AM - October 30, 2022, 4:00 PM

November 3, 2022, 9:00 AM - November 6, 2022, 4:00 PM

More Details

 

What is accepted?

Slash – limbs, branches and tree debris

Maximum length – 8 feet

Maximum diameter – 6 inches

Pine needles, tree bark and pine cones (unbagged)

 

What is NOT accepted?

Household trash

Tree stumps

Construction material and lumber

Metal material of any kind

Rocks

Yard waste/grass clippings

Bags of any kind

 

Fees for Slash Drop-off

Any size truck or trailer is welcome at Jefferson County Slash Collection sites. Dump fees are based on six cubic yards (162 cubic feet) of material: 6 yards = 1 load. The cost to drop off a single load is $20. Credit cards only.

This is equivalent to:

Truck bed full to truck cab height

Trailer up to 8′ l x 5′ w x 4′ h

Loads outside these parameters will be charged accordingly.

 

Miss Mountain Manners wants you to know that this is a public service announcement, and urges you to safeguard your home; fire season is year-round now. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to clear out the flammable slash before it’s too late.

Miss Mountain Manners-PLAN Jeffco