PROTECT OUR PLAYGROUND DAY OF SERVICE 

GoPro Mountain Games volunteers, staff and athletes are encouraged to participate in our annual Day of Service dedicated to keeping our Rocky Mountain lands healthy, alive and creating a positive impact on our playground during the event and beyond. 

RESTORE THE GORE – PLANTING PROJECT

date/times:

Thursday, June 18, 2026
8:30am – 12:00pm
Meeting location TBD
Picnic lunch to follow
Open to all volunteers

OVERVIEW:

Gore Creek is at the heart of the GoPro Mountain Games and plays host to our whitewater events each year. But it does much more than that. It is a delicate ecosystem that supports wildlife, stabilizes our waterways, and provides habitat for native plants that help the environment thrive. It needs our help to stay healthy.

The GoPro Mountain Games Day of Service, as part of our Protect our Playgrounds initiative, invites volunteers of all ages and abilities to join a hands-on planting day. Together, we’ll restore the creek banks with native trees, shrubs, and groundcover to help prevent erosion, improve water quality, and create a lasting legacy for the community.

Every shovel, every plant, every volunteer helps restore Gore Creek and leaves a lasting impact on this cherished natural playground.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Gloves – if you have your own, bring them; if not, we’ll have extras.
• Comfortable shoes – trails and parks can be muddy or uneven.
• Water bottle – stay hydrated while making a difference.
• Sun protection – hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
• Snacks

WHAT WE WILL SUPPLY:

• Shovels
• Plants

register today:

• Click here to become a volunteer
• Once signed up for the GoPro Mountain Games event, you will be able to select this shift by using the filter tool: enter the keyword ‘Playground’ under “Name” at the top, then click “Refresh” to see the relevant shift.
• Click ‘Apply to Selection’ and you will be all set.
• Any questions? Email us at vvfvolunteer@vvf.org.