Climate Crew

Yampa Valley Climate Crew

Empowering Volunteers Through Climate Action

Yampa Valley Climate Crew connects community members to high-impact, hands-on projects that strengthen the region’s resilience.
From planting native trees to restoring wetland habitats, these projects support carbon sequestration and ecological health across the valley.

All ages and backgrounds are welcome. No experience is needed. Just a willingness to show up and dig in.

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What You’ll Do

Climate Crew volunteers help with:

  • Tree planting and reforestation
  • Wetland and riparian habitat restoration
  • Ecological data collection

You’ll work alongside trusted partners such as the US Forest Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Western Resilience Center.
These projects directly support regional goals for climate resilience and land stewardship. Your participation matters.

Upcoming Events

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Difficulty Descriptions

  • Easy
    Appropriate for all ages and abilities. No strenuous activity or difficult terrain.
  • Medium
    May involve some strenuous activity or uneven terrain. Not always suitable for young children or those with physical limitations.
  • Hard
    High physical demand or remote terrain. Best for experienced volunteers in good physical condition.

Corporate and Group Service Opportunities

Looking to get your company, department, or team involved?

We offer custom Climate Crew projects designed for corporate and group service days.

Your business can support local resilience efforts by:

  • Advocating: Help promote volunteer opportunities to your network
  • Sponsoring: Contribute food, supplies, or funding for a project
  • Volunteering: Join us for a dedicated service day just for your team

Fill out this short interest form to join our contact list

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Annual Project Reports

Review the impact of past seasons and learn more about the work you can support.

Cover of Natural Climate Solutions Projects 2025 Impact Report.

2025 Report

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2024 Report

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2023 Report

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2022 Report

Program Sponsors and Partners

Logo for the City of Steamboat Springs, featuring blue text and a stylized blue steamboat paddle with a snowflake at the end.
Circular logo for Colorado Parks and Wildlife featuring a bighorn sheep in front of mountains, with blue sky and the words "Colorado Parks Wildlife" around the edge.
Oval-shaped logo of Colorado State Forest Service. A pine tree stands between mountain outlines above the words "COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE" and "COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY," all in green on a white background.
A yellow and blue gearwheel logo with the words "Rotary International" written around the inside. This is the official emblem of Rotary International.
Yampa Valley Electric Association logo with a colorful abstract diamond shape above the text "Yampa Valley Electric Association" and the words "people • pride • power" in blue, red, and yellow.