To celebrate the resiliency of the Hermosa Creek watershed after the 416 Fire, the Hermosa Restoration event will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 10 at the Lower Hermosa Campground.
San Juan Mountains Association, Trails 2000, Mountain Studies Institute, Durango Nature Studies and the San Juan National Forest will offer participants opportunities to engage in restoration efforts and to learn how the fire affected the forest.
Participants will plant native seeds and enjoy interpretive hikes through the burn area. Durango Nature Studies and Mountain Studies Institute will provide educational children’s activities. Trails 2000 will provide trail-work opportunities on the Hermosa Creek Trail.
Trail-work volunteers should plan to mountain bike to the work site. No experience is necessary. Instructions, safety talk, tools, gloves, water and lunch will be provided for all crew members.
Volunteers are required to sign up at www.trails2000.org.
