About us
This meetup is for people who are interested in conservation of wild public lands, hiking, and volunteer projects such as restoration of natural habitat. Our activities take place over a wide geography, including the Front Range, Arkansas River Valley, and South Park.
Wild Connections protects and restores wild nature and public lands across the watersheds of the Arkansas and South Platte Rivers in central Colorado. We recognize these as the ancestral lands of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho and other indigenous peoples.
Connecting Wildernesses and roadless areas in a landscape-wide wildlands network across the central Rockies benefits migratory animals, rare plant communities, clean water resources for urban and mountain communities , local economies, quiet recreation, historic and cultural locations, scenic vistas and spiritual values.
Upcoming events
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Browns Canyon National Monument Hike on National Public Lands Day
Location not specified yetNote, this hike has limited space and is posted on multiple forums so you MUST contact the trip leader, John, directly by phone or e-mail to register.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Wild Connections and Friends of Browns Canyon!
This hike will consist of a four mile loop and approximately 500 feet elevation gain on historic ranch trails and the BCNM Hefley's Saddle Trail in the northeast section of the Monument, beginning from Aspen Ridge.
On this hike, we will monitor for unauthorized motorized use into the monument, you will learn about the history of Browns Canyon, why it ranks as one of the best areas in the region for climate resiliency and why now is more important than ever to stand up for our public lands.
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of National Public Lands Day, our nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands!
Logistics: There will be a Salida carpool/caravan option to the trailhead (approximately a 1-hour drive).
Registration & Info: Contact John Sztukowski at (817) 939-4239 or john@wildconnections.org to learn more and sign up.
1 attendeeBrowns Canyon National Monument Hike on National Public Lands Day
Location not specified yetNote, this hike has limited space and is posted on multiple forums so you MUST contact the trip leader, John, directly by phone or e-mail to register.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Wild Connections and Friends of Browns Canyon!
This hike will consist of a four mile loop and approximately 500 feet elevation gain on historic ranch trails and the BCNM Hefley's Saddle Trail in the northeast section of the Monument, beginning from Aspen Ridge.
On this hike, we will monitor for unauthorized motorized use into the monument, you will learn about the history of Browns Canyon, why it ranks as one of the best areas in the region for climate resiliency and why now is more important than ever to stand up for our public lands.
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of National Public Lands Day, our nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands!
Logistics: There will be a Salida carpool/caravan option to the trailhead (approximately a 1-hour drive).
Registration & Info: Contact John Sztukowski at (817) 939-4239 or john@wildconnections.org to learn more and sign up.
1 attendee
Chubb Park Volunteer Fence Removal Project Day 1
Location not specified yetNote, this event is posted on multiple forums so you must contact the project coordinator, John, directly by phone or e-mail to register.
Building on the success of our July volunteer project, Wild Connections is excited to return to Chubb Park in northern Chaffee County for a second phase of fence removal to eliminate the remaining obsolete fencing from this important wildlife habitat.
Join us the first weekend of October for a rewarding weekend of conservation as we work together to improve habitat connectivity for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and countless other wildlife species that move through the area.
In partnership with the Colorado State Land Board, local ranchers, and dedicated volunteers, we'll remove approximately 2.25 miles of old barbed-wire fence that no longer serves a purpose. Clearing these barriers will help wildlife travel more safely while restoring the open character of this remarkable public landscape.
Everyone is welcome, whether you're an experienced volunteer or trying a stewardship project for the first time. We'll provide the tools, gloves, refreshments, and on-site guidance—you just need to bring sturdy clothing, a willingness to lend a hand, and enthusiasm for conserving Colorado's wild places.
Join us for one or both days, and take advantage of reserved camping on Saturday night if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
Every section of fence removed creates a safer, more connected landscape for wildlife. We hope you'll join us this October and be part of another meaningful weekend of conservation in Chubb Park!
Sorry, no dogs allowed. A carpool or caravan from Denver will be coordinated.For details or to sign up, contact John Sztukowski at 817-939-4239 or john@wildconnections.org.
1 attendeeChubb Park Volunteer Fence Removal Project Day 2
Location not specified yetNote, this event is posted on multiple forums so you must contact the project coordinator, John, directly by phone or e-mail to register.
Building on the success of our July volunteer project, Wild Connections is excited to return to Chubb Park in northern Chaffee County for a second phase of fence removal to eliminate the remaining obsolete fencing from this important wildlife habitat.
Join us the first weekend of October for a rewarding weekend of conservation as we work together to improve habitat connectivity for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and countless other wildlife species that move through the area.
In partnership with the Colorado State Land Board, local ranchers, and dedicated volunteers, we'll remove approximately 2.25 miles of old barbed-wire fence that no longer serves a purpose. Clearing these barriers will help wildlife travel more safely while restoring the open character of this remarkable public landscape.
Everyone is welcome, whether you're an experienced volunteer or trying a stewardship project for the first time. We'll provide the tools, gloves, refreshments, and on-site guidance—you just need to bring sturdy clothing, a willingness to lend a hand, and enthusiasm for conserving Colorado's wild places.
Join us for one or both days, and take advantage of reserved camping on Saturday night if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
Every section of fence removed creates a safer, more connected landscape for wildlife. We hope you'll join us this October and be part of another meaningful weekend of conservation in Chubb Park!
Sorry, no dogs allowed. A carpool or caravan from Denver will be coordinated.For details or to sign up, contact John Sztukowski at 817-939-4239 or john@wildconnections.org.
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