Volunteer Cone Collection - September 12

The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) and partners are working to reforest areas of the Poudre Watershed that have been negatively impacted by wildfires and we need your help!

As part of our collaborative reforestation efforts, we are in need of local seed. Ponderosa pine cone collection is very time sensitive and our recent trips to the field indicate that cones will soon be ready for collecting. The seed from these cones will be grown in local tree nurseries and, once they are mature enough, seedlings will be planted in the High Park and Cameron Peak burn areas. Be a part of a community effort to reforest our watershed!

Date: September 12, 2025

Time: 9:00AM-1:00PM

UPDATE! NEW MEETING LOCATION: Please meet us at JJ's Country Corner - 4015 S Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526. From here we will consolidate vehicles and carpool to the planting location at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space.

Collection Location: Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (6550 W County Rd 38 E, Fort Collins, CO 80526)

What you need to bring: Thick pants (think Carhart-style) and sturdy, close-toed shoes or boots are required! Also bring sunscreen, layers for the weather, hat, plenty of drinking water, snacks, and a lunch.

CPRW will provide: Extra gloves, tools, hard hats, other safety equipment and extra water

Note: There will be an approximately 15 min. hike to the collection site. We will be collecting in some areas that are off trail. It is required that you have long pants and close-toed shoes. Ideally, please wear thicker pants (i.e. Carhart material) and boots.

Learn more about our reforestation program visit: www.poudrewatershed.org/reforestation

About Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW)

CPRW is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to improve & maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River Watershed through community collaboration. To learn more please visit www.poudrwatershed.org.

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