Who We Are
"RMFI consistently produces results enhancing the health of our public lands and forests. Working with volunteers, they increase the impact of every dollar we invest in their projects."
- MARCUS SELIG NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
Rocky Mountain Field Institute conserves and protects public lands in Southern Colorado through volunteer-based trail and restoration projects, environmental education, and restoration research.
The Rocky Mountain Field Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of public lands in Southern Colorado. RMFI is committed to protecting and enhancing the ecological health of our land and water resources by completing projects focused on watershed restoration, forest health, and creating sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities. By prioritizing the involvement of community volunteers and youth, RMFI envisions a world where our work fosters vibrant and healthy natural systems that are respected and cared for by the public.
RMFI Values
- Excellence in Programs. We are committed to providing the highest standard of programming for our project partners, supporters, and participants.
- Volunteerism. We will implement a restoration model that centers on community involvement as a means of connecting people to the outdoors, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and fostering an ethic of environmental responsibility and stewardship.
- Outdoor Recreation. We are committed to providing sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities for a multitude of users.
- Environmental Education. We respect the natural environment and seek to provide the opportunity for youth and adults to enjoy our natural world. Through our educational efforts, we will seek to develop the next generation of environmental leaders and stewards.
- Science-Based Solutions. We are committed to furthering the field of restoration through the study and application of science-based solutions.
- Inclusiveness in Partnerships. We encourage strong and diverse partnerships through broad stakeholder and public participation.
- Integrity in Actions. We are committed to holding ourselves to the highest degree of responsibility and accountability.
- Courage. In furthering our mission, we will have the courage to undertake difficult and complex projects.
- Generosity of Others. We are committed to being responsible stewards of the time, money, and gifts entrusted to us.
What We Do
Volunteer with RMFI
We rely on the generous support of volunteer stewards to help make the work we do possible. We offer many different ways to volunteer as a steward and would love to have you join us in whatever capacity makes sense to you and fits your needs!
Find an opportunity to sign up here: Volunteer and Events Calendar
Volunteer as an Individual
RMFI runs hundreds of stewardship workdays and mobilizes thousands of stewardship volunteers each year in the healing and restoration of public lands throughout Southern Colorado, with an emphasis on the Pikes Peak region. RMFI provides stewardship opportunities for a variety of volunteers ranging in age, skill level, and interest. Our expert field instructors lead volunteer stewards on days that not only accomplish impressive on-the-ground results, but are also a whole lot of fun. We couldn't do what we do without volunteer stewards and would love for YOU to join us!
Volunteer as a Team
RMFI stewardship days are great team building activity, a wonderful educational experience, highly rewarding, and a lot of fun. If your school, place of work, or other type of group has multiple people that would like to volunteer together, RMFI provides opportunities to incorporate your group on our community stewardship days posted on our calendar or will work with you to schedule a custom group workday! Custom scheduling is best for group sizes between 10 and 25 and we request a time commitment of between 4-7 hours between the hours of approximately 8am and 3pm. Our preferred days for group scheduling are Tuesdays through Sundays. If your group's size or scheduling don't quite fit within these parameters, please ask us and we will see what we can fit.
PHOTO VOLUNTEER
If you are interested in volunteering as a photo or media volunteer, or if you have additional ideas to contribute to RMFI's mission and story, feel free to reach out to us!
Contact Calla Balliett, RMFI Volunteer & Partnership Coordinator, at calla@rmfi.org to learn more.
GEAR VOLUNTEER
RMFI is happy to welcome our Gear Volunteer, Jill Wohlbach, for the 2022 field season! Gear volunteers are asked to commit 3 to 5 hours a month from February through mid-December to help with equipment maintenance. Some examples of duties include properly sharpening tools, cleaning tools and gear of mud/dirt/rust, applying oil to steel tools, sanding and & re-oiling wooden handles, repairing tents and other camping equipment. If you are interested in learning more about the gear volunteer position, you can read the entire description here!
Contact Alex Hladkyj, RMFI Program Manager, at alex@rmfi.org to learn more.
NEED MORE INFO?
If you're interested in volunteering either as an individual or as a group and need more info, don't hesitate to email Calla Balliett at calla@rmfi.org.
Details
| (719) 471-7736 | |
| calla@rmfi.org | |
| Calla Balliett | |
| Volunteer & Partnership Coordinator | |
| http://rmfi.org |
