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Extra Trail Work Session!

2010-06-18T22:42:06Z

FOMP will be holding an extra trail work night! Tuesday June 22 at 6:00 PM – Trail work! Due to the overwhelming amount of work we have to do this summer and the increased usage we will be holding an extra trail work session to try and catch up. We will probably be adding more of [...]

Tree Project May 25 – Tuesday at 6:00 PM

2010-05-24T05:29:56Z

FOMP will host a Seedling and Tree work session Tuesday night! May 25 – Tuesday at 6:00 PM – Seedling and Trees get some Tender loving care! Sorry for the late notice we’ve just been able to schedule this event. FOMP will be working to “release” seedling trees that are being over run by scrub oak. [...]

April Board of Directors Meeting

2010-04-12T19:52:43Z

April 13 – Tuesday 7:00PM – Tomorrow! Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting. This will be FOMP’s first quarterly BOD meeting after our recent elections and our change to a quarterly format. BOD Meetings are held in the Fire Center Classroom. For those of you unfamiliar with the classroom building make your first left into the Fire [...]

Upcoming Events

2010-04-09T04:50:18Z

FOMP would like to remind you of several upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. April 10 – This Saturday – Our second Eagle Scout project will be this Saturday. Zach Anderson will lead this, which includes planting 200 seedlings and releasing as many existing seedlings as time allows. Estimated project time is [...]

Volunteers Needed!

2010-04-01T05:30:44Z

Welcome to almost Spring! (again!) FOMP has 2 great volunteer opportunities for you to get out and make a difference early this season We have two Eagle Scout projects coming up in early April. Each project involves planting 200 seedlings and releasing existing seedlings from oak competition. Jeremy Phipps is leading the first project on Saturday April 3. If you would [...]

[FOMP] BOD Meeting Cancelled

2009-11-10T21:20:05Z

The Friends of Monument Preserve Board Meeting is canceled for tonight Tuesday November 11, 2009

Mt. Herman Rd. Cleanup this Sunday October 18

2009-10-16T21:33:16Z

Last minute project! FOMP has just been informed that this coming Sunday October 18th there is an organized cleanup of Mt. Herman Rd. This effort is being run by Leslie Hull and will focus on cleaning up trash and debris along Mt. Herman Rd. from the intersection with Red Rocks Dr. to as far up as [...]

Final Trail Work Opportunity for 2009

2009-10-16T21:17:57Z

This coming Saturday October 17th will be your final opportunity to perform volunteer trail work for the 2009 season! If you have been meaning to get out there this is your chance! The project will be run by an Eagle Scout candidate under the supervision of FOMP. Teak Guffin is the Eagle Scout candidate and will [...]

Additional USFS Scoping Document

2009-10-14T19:51:03Z

Examining the USFS web site we found an additional USFS document that sets out the USFS objectives for the travel management plan. Its is available from the FS at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/projects/pp_ramp/rrobjectives.pdf or directly from FOMP attached to this posting. Travel Management Plan Objectives (pdf)

South Rampart Travel Management Plan Scoping Meetings

2009-10-16T21:18:26Z

FOMP Membership: Please be aware that the USFS is holding scoping meetings on the South Rampart Travel Management Plan. These meetings are extremely important. If you are able to attend now is the time for you to have input to the future of the Pike National Forest. Please see the notice below that FOMP received via [...]

BOD Meeting Reminder

2009-10-13T05:03:33Z

This is just a brief reminder that Friends Of Monument Preserve will hold our monthly board meeting tomorrow night Tuesday October 13, 2009 at 7:00PM in the Fire Center Classroom. This is a change from our summer schedule! For those of you unfamiliar with the classroom building make your first left into the Fire Center [...]

[FOMP] Trail work tonight!

2009-09-08T16:04:06Z

1) Monthly BOD meeting is cancelled for this evening. 2) Tonight FOMP will hold our monthly trail work session. Sorry for the late notice! FOMP and USFS provide all necessary tools. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for performing outdoor landscaping type of work, leather gloves, bring their own personal water supply, eye protection sunscreen, and bug repellent. [...]

Trail Work and BOD Meeting

2009-08-10T22:59:02Z

Two quick notes: August 10, 2009 1) Tomorrow nights monthly board of directors meeting will be held at 5:30 pm at the main trail head parking lot. 2) Tomorrow nights we will hold our monthly trail work session. FOMP and USFS provide all necessary tools. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for performing outdoor landscaping type of work, leather gloves, [...]

Letter to USFS regarding Mt. Herman Rd. repairs

2009-07-15T19:10:18Z

Brent - FOMP would like to object to the repairs being performed on Mt. Herman Rd. that are above and beyond the fixing of the one washed out section. The crew operating in the area is removing rocks and smoothing out the road in the entire closed section from Red Rocks Dr. to FS315. This will [...]

[FOMP] Trail Work Tonight!

2009-07-14T16:02:21Z

Two quick notes: 1) Tonight’s monthly board of directors meeting is cancelled. Sorry for the last minute notice. 2) Tonight, Tuesday July 14 we will hold our monthly trail work session. FOMP and USFS provide all necessary tools. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for performing outdoor landscaping type of work, leather gloves, bring their own personal water supply, [...]

[FOMP] Trail Work Tonight – Yes (but BOD Meeting Postponed)

2009-06-09T14:39:04Z

Two quick notes: 1) Tonight’s monthly board of directors meeting will be rescheduled. Sorry for the last minute notice. 2) Tonight, Tuesday June 9 we will hold our monthly trail work session of the season. FOMP and USFS provide all necessary tools. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for performing outdoor landscaping type of work, leather gloves, bring their [...]

Thank You

2009-05-12T18:22:01Z

To all who provided food for our annual dinner, thank you very much. We are sorry we were not able to share it with all who cooked, but man was it good! Alissa Roeder Superintendent, Pike IHC

Trail Work and Board Meeting

2009-05-11T18:59:10Z

First, thanks to tall of the volunteers that were able to help out putting on last weeks pot luck dinner for the hot shots crew – they were very appreciative and we had a great turnout despite having to re-schedule at the last second. Thanks everyone for your patience and flexibility! This is a brief reminder [...]

Hot Shot Pot Luck Dinner Re-scheduled

2009-05-08T16:40:46Z

Sorry for yesterday’s short notice to those planning on attending the hot shot crew pot luck dinner. We received word at 4:30 that the crew needed to go to a fire near Divide. That fire is now apparently under control and we are expecting the crew to be back late this afternoon. So, we are [...]

Board Meeting and Trail Season Kick Off!

2009-04-13T03:59:54Z

This is a brief reminder that Friends of Monument Preserve (FOMP) will be holding our monthly board meeting this Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 5:30 PM in the main trail head parking lot. This is a change from our winter schedule and it also marks the kick off of our summer volunteer season for 2009! [...]

Board Meeting and Elections

2009-03-09T17:05:34Z

This is just a brief reminder that Friends Of Monument Preserve will hold our monthly board meeting and annual elections tomorrow night Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 7:00PM in the Fire Center Classroom. For those of you unfamiliar with the classroom building make your first left into the Fire Center after Mt. Herman Rd. turns [...]

Board Meeting Agenda

2009-02-10T04:04:57Z

This is just a brief reminder that Friends Of Monument Preserve will hold our monthly board meeting tomorrow night Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 7:00PM in the Fire Center Classroom. For those of you unfamiliar with the classroom building make your first left into the Fire Center after Mt. Herman Rd. turns to dirt, the [...]

February Board Meeting and Upcoming Elections Notice

2009-02-03T23:24:30Z

This is just a brief reminder that Friends of Monument Preserve will be holding our monthly board meeting Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Fire Center Classroom. For those of you unfamiliar with the classroom building make your first left into the Fire Center after Mt. Herman Rd. turns to dirt, the [...]

January Board Meeting

2009-01-12T23:25:44Z

This is just a brief reminder that Friends of Monument Preserve will be holding our first board meeting of 2009 tomorrow January 13 at 7:00 PM in the Fire Center Classroom. For those of you unfamiliar with the classroom building make your first left into the Fire Center after Mt. Herman Rd. turns to dirt, [...]

No December Board Meeting

2008-12-08T16:44:45Z

Just a brief reminder that FOMP will not hold its monthly meeting tomorrow. Enjoy the holidays and we’ll see you in January! Thanks FOMP Board

Hunting in the Preserve

2008-11-12T16:47:21Z

Please be advised that it is legal for hunters to hunt in the Monument Preserve and surrounding National Forest. While we do not encounter hunters in the Monument Preserve proper very frequently it is legal and apparently there was a hunter in the Preserve this morning hunting deer or elk. You might want to wear [...]

Reminder: Final Board Meeting for 2008

2008-11-09T05:59:35Z

Just a quick reminder that Tuesday November 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM will be the final monthly FOMP Board Meeting for 2008. The meeting will be held in the classroom building at the Monument Fire Center within the Preserve. (turn left into the fire center from Mt. Herman Rd and proceed to the first building [...]

Final Trail Night 2008

2008-09-08T01:16:26Z

Tuesday September 9, 2008 will be the final FOMP Trail work night for the season. So, if you have not managed to make any of our other trail work sessions this is the last chance for 2008. We will be doing a double start time affair as outlined below. The monthly board meeting is canceled [...]

VOC Call for volunteers

2008-07-29T17:54:14Z

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado has put in a request for help from FOMP members: (150 volunteers needed — minimum age: 12) The East-West Trail in Stratton Open Space, just west of Colorado Springs , is a diverse region of five ecosystems. The Parks ponderosa pine forests, scrub oak brush lands, high meadow grasslands, cattail marsh [...]

Coyote Corner

2008-07-08T00:56:33Z

This year there has been a marked increase in coyote activity in the Preserve and surrounding areas. Many of these coyote’s are attacking dogs and frequently doing so in the presence of humans. These desensitized animals are becoming a nuisance and potential safety issue to Preserve users. We have been in contact with the USFS [...]