Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Friends of Red Rock Canyon Red Rock Canyon Open Space Colorado Springs ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [RMFI work Sand Canyon Trail](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/rmfi-work-sand-canyon-trail/) - [2017 Colorado Public Lands Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/2017-colorado-public-lands-day/) - [Repairing Waldo at The Flying W Ranch](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/repairing-waldo-flying-w-ranch/) - A letter to FoRRC: The Flying W Ranch as well as 346 homes were destroyed during the wildfire events that transpired in 2012. Since that time, the Flying W Ranch has been working diligently with local and federal authorities and hundreds of volunteers in order to protect our municipal water supply and to re-vegetate the - [Red Rock Canyon Trail](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/red-rock-canyon-trail/) - [Homepage Slider](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/slide-2-history/) ## Pages - [Homepage](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/) - [Red Rock Rag](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/red-rock-rag/) - Archives Volume 12 - 2011Volume 11 - 2010Volume 10 - 2009Volume 9 - 2008Volume 8 - 2007Volume 7 - 2006Volume 6 - 2005Volume 5 - 2004Volume 4 - 2003Volume 3 - 2002Volume 2 - 2001Volume 1 - 2000Number 4 - Fall 2010Number 3 - Summer 2010Number 2 - Spring 2010Number 1 - Winter 2010Number 4 - [Mobile Homepage](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/mobile-homepage/) - [Volunteering Feels Good](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/volunteer/c-a-ts/) - [Trails](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/recreation/trails/) - [Engage](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/engage/) - [Overview](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/volunteer/overview/) - [Sign up today](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/volunteer/volunteer-form/) - [Volunteer](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/volunteer/) - [Geology](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/geology/) - [Directions](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/directions/) - [Activities](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/recreation/activities/) - [Master Plan](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/master-plan/) - [Photos](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/gallery/photos/) - " template="/home/msjkxa7sllx6/public_html/wp-content/themes/RedRocks/nggallery/gallery-isotope.php" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"] - [gallery](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/gallery/) - [Fossil Brewery supports the Friends of Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/fossil-brewery/) - [Education Week 2015](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education-week-2015/) - [About](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/) - [Pond Wall Work, 2015](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/gallery/photos/pond-wall-work-2015/) - [Awards](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/awards/) - [Fire Mitigation in Red Rock Canyon Open Space](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/fire-mitigation/) - [Alternative Route to Section 16 Trail](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/alternative-route-section-16-trail/) - [2014 - The year of the Trail Building Machine](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/2014-year-trail-building-machine/) - [Karl Klepfer Retires as President of FoRRC](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/karl-klepfer-retires-president-forrc/) - [History](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/) - [Books](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/articles/) - [news](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/) - [Flooding, 2013](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/gallery/flooding-2013/) - [Celebrating 10 Years!](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/celebrating-10-years/) - [Features](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/recreation/maps/) - [Forest Restoration to take place in Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/forest-restoration/) - [Friends of Red Rock Canyon offer Educational Walk & Talk Tours](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/walkandtalk/) - [education](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/) - [Red Rock Canyon Pond Restoration](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/red-rock-canyon-pond-restoration/) - [overview](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/overview/) - [Contact](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/contact/) - [Geologic Map](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/geology/geographic-map/) - [Biology](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/biology/) - [Harbringers of Spring](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/biology/harbringers-of-spring/) - [Sage](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/biology/sage/) - [Bush Morning Glory](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/biology/bush-morning-glory/) - [Horned Lizards](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/biology/horned-lizards/) - [Spiderwort](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/biology/spiderwort/) - [Dogbane](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/biology/dogbane/) - [Yucca](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/biology/yucca/) - [The Landfill](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/the-landfill/) - [World Trade Center...In Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/world-trade-center-in-red-rock-canyon/) - [The Standard and Colorado-Philadelphia Mills](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/the-standard-and-colorado-philadelphia-mills/) - [The Bock Story](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/the-bock-story/) - [Mining in and Around Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/mining-in-and-around-red-rock-canyon/) - [Red Rock Canyon Stone in Denver's Historic Buildings](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/red-rock-canyon-stone-in-denvers-historic-buildings/) - [Bott and Langmeyer Building Stone](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/bott-and-langmeyer-building-stone/) - [How Did We Get the Name Colorado?](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/how-did-we-get-the-name-colorado/) - [Ute Stories](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/ute-stories-3/) - [Utes Along The Hogback](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/utes-along-the-hogback/) - [The Red Rock Quarries](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/the-red-rock-quarries/) - [The Legend of Pikes Peak](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/history/the-legend-of-pikes-peak/) - [Property](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/property/) - [White Acres map](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/property/white-acres-map/) - [White Acres Trails](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/property/white-acres-trails/) - [White Acres history](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/property/white-acres-history/) - [White Acres geology and ecology](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/property/white-acres-geology-and-ecology/) - [White Acres in our foothills backdrop](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/about/property/white-acres-in-our-foothills-backdrop/) - [Experience](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/experience/) - [Recreation](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/recreation/) - [Rock Weathering](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/education/geology/rock-weathering/) - [Explore](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/explore/) - [Interact](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/information/interact/) - [Friends Mission](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/information/friends-mission/) - [Information](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/information/) ## Highlighted Happening - [Friends of Red Rock Canyon thanks you for a successful year!](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/highlighted_post/1419/) - Thanks to you, the supporters of Red Rock Canyon Open Space, we had a very successful year. We celebrated our 10th Anniversary, built and maintained several miles of trails, and raised nearly $12,000 to help restore the ponds. And 2014 is looking to be even better! - [Red Rock Canyon Ten-Year Anniversary](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/highlighted_post/ten-year-anniversary/) - Join the Friends of Red Rock Canyon and the City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Department in celebrating the Ten-Year Anniversary of the formation of the Open Space. The anniversary celebration will be 17 August, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. An updated schedule of events can be found on the 10th Anniversary page. We hope you ## News - [April/May Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/april-may-update-2/) - The City has posted an update to its e-bike policy and included a link to the draft rules and regulations on e-bikes. These rules and regulations reflect the change to the city code defining Class 1 e-bikes as nonmotorized vehicles and implementing a phased rollout of this policy. See the post on the main page - [Feb/Mar Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/feb-mar-update/) - Palmer Land Trust to work with City and evaluate e-bikes in RRC. See main page for link. - [Nov/Dec Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/nov-dec-update/) - Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Board will recommend to City Council a change to city statutes (including TOPS) allowing Class I, e-bikes on all city trails, including soft surface trails and TOPS open space trails. Class II and III bikes will be used on urban trails. The Board voted 4-3 to make - [October/November Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/october-november-update/) - Please read the Board of Directors Position on Ebikes in Red Rock Canyon to the left. I believe the city's attempt to circumvent a vote of the people that allows ebikes on TOPS properties by changing the definition of "non-motorized" to include any class of ebikes is wrong. This author believes this approach by the - [June/July Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/june-july-update/) - Stay tuned for more workdays with Friends of Red Rock Canyon. See main page for updates. - [February Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/february-update-4/) - See main page for details on the park department restructure and other updates. - [Dec/Jan Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/dec-jan-update-2/) - Please see latest post from Ranger Wes on main page. Your Board of Directors of FORRC wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season! - [Aug/Sept Updates](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/aug-sept-updates/) - See main page for Ranger Wes's latest news. - [Feb/March Updates](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/feb-march-updates/) - See post about major trail improvements this summer. More updates will be provided when received. - [Jan/Feb Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/jan-feb-update/) - Your Board of Directors meeting will be held on January 10 at 6:00 pm upstairs at the Manitou Springs Library. All are welcome to attend to ask questions, give comments and see your Board in action! - [Oct/Nov Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/oct-nov-update/) - There is a Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) volunteer trail work day scheduled for Saturday, Nov 5, 2022. Click here for information and to register. - [Aug/Sep Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/aug-sep-update-2/) - No activity for this period. - [June/July Updates](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/june-july-updates/) - Please see our Summer 2022 edition of the Red Rock Rag for recent news. - [April/May Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/april-may-update/) - Two trail work days are planned so far for RRC. April 22 is a RMFI Community work day. Click here for more information. Also VOC has a work day planned for June 25. Click here for more information to be put on a waitlist for this event. - [February Update from your Board of Directors](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/february-update-3/) - The TOPS Working Committee met on 2/9/22 and the status of the land fill was discussed. The City has completed its corrective action plan to bring the land fill into compliance with state law. Major problems have been fixed involving large landscape improvements and the filling of the "upper pond" on the south end of - [Dec/Jan Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/dec-jan-update/) - Board members had a combined Christmas gathering and meeting with Ranger Wes in December. Concerns of Board members were addressed and plans for next summer were discussed. In January Board members discussed requests from the City, future trail plans and possible interaction with Trails End Taproom for an event in the summer. - [Oct/Nov Updates](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/oct-nov-updates/) - No updates to report. - [Aug/Sep Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/aug-sep-update/) - See updated Notes from Ranger Wes for the latest information. - [July Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/july-update-2/) - FoRRC Board does Trail Work In lieu of a regular board meeting on July 12, 2021 board members held a work session in Red Rock Canyon. Five members built a mono-wall (a stabilizing structure along downhill hill edge of trail) a row of rocks about seven feet long. The wall was built along Quarry Pass - [June Update - No downhill only trails in RRC](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/june-update-2/) - There have been rumors and misinformation out there about some trails (namely Lion and Upper Greenlee) in the open space being "downhill bike only" trails. This is NOT true. All trails in RRC Open Space are bi-directional and multi-use trails with one exception. The exception is Contemplative Trail which is bi-directional hiker only. Please use - [April Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/april-update-2/) - 6000 visits to website in March 2021. Photos received from Greenlee family on website. There are potential user conflicts on single track sloped trails like the Lions trail. Medicine Wheel is proposing signs at top and bottom of trails to remind users that trails are multi-purpose. The Board voted to support Medicine Wheel initiative and - [March Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/march-update-2/) - Major trail improvements have all ready been completed or are in the works. Greenlee, Lion and Palmer trails are being improved or have been improved. Some work has been done on Contemplative Trail and more work is scheduled for the future. The City and your Friends group are working together to maintain and improve our - [February Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/february-update-2/) - See main page "News from Ranger Wes." - [November Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/november-update-2/) - In addition to trail closures on the west side of the park, portions of Lion Trail may be closed for improvements by the city through Singletrack Trails for the next week to two weeks. For a map click here. - [October Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/october-update/) - Half Pipe trail reroute has been completed. Let us know what you think. No response to date on the letter the Board sent to the city regarding future plans for the pond. The project to place and maintain shade trees by the picnic tables is moving forward. The city advised it will be doing more - [September Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/september-update/) - Six members of FoRRC organized and completed an invasive weed pulling day on August 24.. Members pulled toadflax and thistle from a large area beginning at White Acres Pavilion and working north in the triangle area between Upper Codell Trail and the land fill road to the east. Crew worked for about four hours. Board - [August Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/august-update/) - Rocky Mountain field Institute is working at several sites focusing on rogue trail restoration- primarily East of Codell Trail and near the Quarry Pass area. Work on Lions Trail and Parallel/Waterfall are still pending- no updates at present time. FoRRC has plans to purchase twelve shade trees to be planted in the picnic area (adjacent - [July Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/july-update/) - Karl Klepfer (past president of FORRC) will lead the effort to have a memorial for Don Ellis placed in the park. Don, single handedly, was responsible for preserving our open space. Work on the Lion Trail reroute is out to bid and should be completed by fall. New signs in the park entrances will prohibit - [June Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/june-update/) - E-bike sightings in RRCOS are increasing. We would like to remind everyone e-bikes are not allowed in the park. Pond level is dropping and a letter to the City is in the works to start a dialog on the current and future status of the pond. CS fire department asked the CS Climbers Alliance for - [May Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/may-update/) - Main parking lot expansion of 45 slots to begin very soon. New parking lot at 26th Street entrance with 17 slots to begin shortly thereafter. Good progress with parking problems with the neighborhood immediately to the west of the main entrance being made. Proposal to El Paso County Commissioners on parking restrictions to happen soon. - [April Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/april-update/) - Significant upgrades have been incorporated into the the Friends of Red Rock Open Space website. Capacity has doubled, speed has been increased for a more friendly user experience. We believe our website will only become more important as the future unfolds. Karma Hour at Cerberus Brewing has been postponed due to COVID 19. Additional parking - [March Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/march-update/) - TOPS Program Manager Britt Haley and David Deitemeyer, the City's Parks, Trails and Open Space Planner visited with the Friends' board on March 9. They advised of some future parking expansion possibilities including adding 30 to 45 spaces in the main lot, 15-18 spots at the 31st Street lot and 17 spaces at the 26th - [February Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/february-update/) - Board members spent almost the entire meeting listening to 9 members of the community just west of the main entrance addressing the issue of their parking issue caused by visitors to RRCOS. Photos were shared and three members volunteered to represent their particular section of the neighborhood in voicing concerns of safety and accessibility to - [January Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/january-update/) - Volunteer hours for 2019: 140 hr = 11 board meetings 208 hr = public communication, bookkeeping, tax forms etc 30 hr = web support 36 hr = Supporting city and RMFI events (info tables and planning) 36 hr = Trail work and repair of flier holder box 48 hr = FoRRC planning and representation - [December Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/december-update/) - No formal Board meeting this month. The Board of Directors held a very short and informal meeting during our Christmas party. Many thanks to Glenn and Laura Pressman for hosting a great time in their beautiful house! - [November Update](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/november-update/) - The Friends of Red Rock Canyon Board of Directors met on November 11. Keep on the lookout for a Red Rock Rag newsletter to be published in December sometime before the holidays. Several members will participate in the Mile High Youth Corps tool maintenance project later this month. FoRRC continues to make progress with - [October Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/october-board-meeting-2/) - Our October board meeting was fun and productive. Susan Davies from Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) discussed the upcoming ballot issue of TABOR retention. The Board voted unanimously to support the TOSC positon to vote "YES" on this issue. New trails, policies and communication strategies with the City and other Friends' groups were discussed - [September Updates](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/september-updates/) - We are working on getting map holders repaired and new map holders purchased and installed in the open space for our users' convenience. The city is holding public meetings for Leave No Trace education in October. See post on main page for info. Stay tuned for info on the Board work project for September. - [July-August Updates](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/july-august-updates/) - The Bioblitz was a big success in July! See post on the main page. Manitou Trail CATS and Friends of Red Rock Canyon teamed up to beautify the pond and surrounding areas in July. Dead brush and limbs were removed from the pond area making it much more attractive. Siberian Elm tress were pruned and - [April to June Updates](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/april-to-june-updates/) - Bristol Karma Hour, Earth Day and Colorado Public Lands Day were all great successes. Several trail improvements in the works including Mid Codell reroute and Lion Trail realignment. Representatives from Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates met with FoRRC Board to discuss support and collaboration between the two groups. The state ordered remediation repairs to the land - [October Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/october-board-meeting/) - Please join us and meet our board members at our next Board meeting. We will meet at 6:30 pm on October 8, 2018 at the West Side Community Center. Stay up to date with our interactions with the TOPS Working Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, new trails updates and other cool stuff! - [](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/2705/) - Board members and friends had a successful work night repairing Lower Hogback Connector Trail on August 23rd. This trail (which empties into the picnic parking lot) was in poor condition even before the recent rains, which caused a lot more damage. Four drains and water bars were rebuilt to make the trail safer and more - [Highlights from February 2019 Board of Directors' Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/highlights-from-february-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Lost and found items can be claimed at the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Office at 1401 Recreation Way. Bristol Karma Hour will be April 9 at Bristol Brewery. Red Rock Canyon Bio Blitz will be July 19-21. Six new TOPS rangers have been hired and started work Feb 25. Possible trail building days with - [Several News Updates - Jan 2019](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/several-news-updates/) - Aaron Rodgers from the Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) visited with your Board of Directors recently and offered a multitude of services to our Friends' group, to include help with social media, promoting events in the park and other assistance we might require. We discussed bilateral communication as an important aspect of our relationship - [Sad News](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/sad-news/) - We attempt to keep our users informed about activities in the park, both good and bad. Unfortunately we must report some recent vandalism in Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The Board of Directors of our Friends Group devoted an evening in July to closing off a rogue trail by installing fencing, a sign and putting large - [This Week at the Taproom](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/this-week-at-the-taproom/) - Join us this week for some informative discussions. On Wednesday the 22nd at 6:00 pm, Brian V from Friends of the peak will discuss trail building and maintenance. On Thursday the 23rd at 6:00 pm, Stewart G from Pikes Peak Climbers Alliance will talk about rock climbing in the area. Please come and have a - [New Trail Construction](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/new-trail-construction/) - We are making progress on the connector trail between Ridgeline and Red Rock Loop trails. So far there has been Rocky Mountain Field Institute/Friends of Red Rock Canyon work days on August 4th and August 11th. Coalition of Addicted Trail builders Society also conducted a work day on August 12th. There is still a considerable - [7-26-18 Board Work Night](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/7-26-18-board-work-night/) - Glenn, Laura, David, Dan and Denise had a productive evening closing a rogue trail. We really don't care for fences or signs in our park but they are a necessary evil. This is one way we try to eliminate rogue trails. A rogue trail is one that was not specifically designed and built to - [We're Going to build a new trail!](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/were-going-to-build-a-new-trail/) - We are going to build a new trail! Check out our Events Page for details on this long-awaited connector trail between the Ridgeline Trail and the Overlook Trail. This will be a combined effort of Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Friends of Red Rock Canyon, Medicine Wheel and Colorado Addicted Trail Builders Society. It will be - [New Friends of Red Rock Canyon Brochure!](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/news/new-friends-red-rock-canyon-brochure/) - The new Friends of Red Rock Canyon 2018 Brochure is now available. It includes a handy mapof our favorite park! ## Homepage Slider - [Paragliding at Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/homepage_slider/paragliding-at-red-rock-canyon/) - [Pavilion - RR Rag](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/homepage_slider/1070/) - Come Enjoy Educational Lectures at our Pavilion. - [Red Rock Canyon View](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/homepage_slider/red-rock-canyon-view/) - [The Whale](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/homepage_slider/the-whale/) - [Wiggins Wall Climbing Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/homepage_slider/wiggins-wall-climbing-red-rock-canyon/) - [Red Rock Canyon Trail](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/homepage_slider/red-rock-canyon-trail/) ## Events - [31st Street Parking Lot Closed](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/31st-street-parking-lot-closed/) - This lot will be closed for maintenance on May 6, 2020 from approximately 8:00 am to noon. - [Picnic Parking Lot Closed](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/picnic-parking-lot-closed/) - It will be closed on April 30 for repairs in the morning. Main parking lot open. - [Main Parking Lot Closed](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/main-parking-lot-closed/) - It will be closed on April 29 for grading and repair. Picnic parking lot open. - [FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/february-board-meeting-2/) - Please come join us for our February board meeting to catch up on current and future plans and events. Meet the friendly people on the Board of Directors of Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Everyone is always welcome at our meetings and we would like to hear from you in person. Meetings are - [August Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/august-board-meeting/) - Please come join us for our August board meeting to catch up on current and future plans and events. Meet the friendly people on the Board of Directors of Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Everyone is always welcome at our meetings and we would like to hear from you in person. Meetings are - [July Board of Directors' Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/july-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Please come join us for our July board meeting to catch up on current and future plans and events. Meet the friendly people on the Board of Directors of Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Everyone is always welcome at our meetings and we would like to hear from you in person. Meetings are - [Trail Day: July 11 Thursday with PPCA](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/trail-day-july-11-thursday-with-ppca/) - The trail evening project on July 11, Thursday with the Pikes Peak Climber's Alliance is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. We will work on rehabbing and repairing the climber access trail to the routes on the north end of The Whale. Here is a signup sheet from the COS parks department if anyone wants - [Red Rock Canyon Workday July 14](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/red-rock-canyon-workday-july-14/) - Share a day helping Red Rock Canyon Open Space. We will be clearing out the dead trees and beautifying the area around the ponds and the Red Rock Canyon Trail. Meet at the picnic parking lot at 8:00 am. Bring normal gear for working outside for 5 hours (sun screen, water, gloves, hiking shoes (or - [Creek Week Clean-Up](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/creek-week-clean-up/) - Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space supports other organizations who are stewards of our environment in the interest of being kind to the earth. As such we encourage our members to get involved in helping with this week-long clean-up effort that starts on September 28 and goes to October 6, 2019. The Fountain Creek - [Red Rock Canyon Bioblitz](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/red-rock-canyon-bioblitz/) - The Red Rock Canyon Bioblitz will be from Friday, July 19- Sunday, July 21. Public events will be on Saturday and Sunday and will include hikes and talks presented by the TOPS Rangers and other experts, as well as tables with activities and information from local nature organizations. The public can - [June Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/june-board-meeting/) - Please come join us for our June board meeting to catch up on current and future plans and events. Meet the friendly people on the Board of Directors of Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Everyone is always welcome at our meetings and we would like to hear from you in person. Meetings are - [May Board of Directors' Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/may-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Please come join us for our May board meeting to catch up on current and future plans and events. Meet the friendly people on the Board of Directors of Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Everyone is always welcome at our meetings and we would like to hear from you in person. Meetings are - [Colorado Public Lands Day at Red Rock Canyon May 18th](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/colorado-public-lands-day-at-red-rock-canyon-may-18th/) - Join RMFI, the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, the Friends of Red Rock Canyon, UpaDowna, and Fossil Craft Beer Company for a celebration of the 3rd Annual COLORADO PUBLIC LANDS DAY! Click HERE to register for this exciting and fun day at Red Rock Canyon Open Space! - [Colorado Springs BioBlitz](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/colorado-springs-bioblitz/) - [RMFI Word Day at RRC](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/rmfi-word-day-at-rrc/) - Red Rock Canyon Open Space received significant damages from the May 2015 springs rains. Although the park will be reopened to the public, the amount of flood damage done will require lots of work over the coming weeks and months to repair. RMFI will be partnering with the City of Colorado Springs and the Friends - [RRC Quarry Pass Trail Word Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/2281/) - Red Rock Canyon Open Space received significant damages from the May 2015 springs rains. Although the park reopened to the public, the amount of flood damage done will require lots of work over the coming weeks and months to repair. RMFI will be partnering with the City of Colorado Springs and the Friends of Red - [Quarry Pass Trail Work Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/quarry-pass-trail-work-day-2/) - Red Rock Canyon Open Space received significant damages from the May 2015 springs rains. Although the park reopened to the public, the amount of flood damage done will require lots of work over the coming weeks and months to repair. RMFI will be partnering with the City of Colorado Springs and the Friends of Red - [Quarry Pass Trail Work Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/quarry-pass-trail-work-day/) - Red Rock Canyon Open Space received significant damages from the May 2015 springs rains. Although the park reopened to the public, the amount of flood damage done will require lots of work over the coming weeks and months to repair. RMFI will be partnering with the City of Colorado Springs and the Friends of Red - [Educational Activities for Pre-School and Kindergartens](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/educational-activities-for-pre-school-and-kindergartens/) - Teresa Valier, a veteran kindergarten teacher, will offer activities to develop the love of nature for youngsters in the outdoors. Activities focus on awareness of environment that will help them appreciate the natural surroundings. Parents, Grandparents, and any one working with small children will enjoy using these educational activities. Handouts will be given out to - [Geology of Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/geology-of-red-rock-canyon/) - Anthony Maltese, a local paleontologist, will discuss geology in Red Rock Canyon. His Talk and Walk will lead us up through geological time while focusing on the animals and plants that lived in the open space. Red Rock Canyon is an excellent place to see many geologic formations within hiking range! If you are interested - [Plants of Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/plants-of-red-rock-canyon/) - Amber Shanklin will be at Red Rocks to discuss the ecology of the area with an emphasis on the local vegetation. Learn about the region’s native and non-native plant species and what impacts they have in our open spaces. There will be a short discussion followed by a walk through the canyon identifying plants. Amber - [Culturally Modified Trees in Ute Valley Park](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/culturally-modified-trees-in-ute-valley-park/) - John Anderson, local author of, “Ute Indian Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region”, will present and lead a hike to several culturally modified trees, CMTs found in Ute Valley Park. This session will be at Ute Valley Park, not Red Rock Canyon. Though a few trees have been identified in Red Rock Canyon, Ute - [Red Rock Canyon Trail Build & Repair Workday](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/red-rock-canyon-trail-build-repair-workday/) - The East Fork Sand Canyon Trail needs one more day of work to be completed. The Friends of Red Rock Canyon and Manitou Springs Trail Cats started building this 3/4 mile new trail in April and May. The City has hired a contractor to continue the work mechanically. It is a great trail in the - [Manitou Cats Volunteer Workday](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/manitou-cats-volunteer-workday/) - - Repair and corridor clearing of the Intemann Trail. We will be working on the Intemann Trail in various places doing water damage repair, tread widening , and corridor clearing. We will divide into different teams to take on more different areas of the trail. Registering here is helpful because it lets us know how - [Manitou Cats Trail Building Workday](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/manitou-cats-trail-building-workday-2/) - We will be working on the Intemann Trail in various places doing water damage repair, tread widening, and corridor clearing. We will divide into different teams to take on more different areas of the trail. Registering here is helpful because it lets us know how many crew leaders and tools to have. You can, however, - [Manitou Cats Trail Building Workday](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/manitou-cats-trail-building-workday/) - We will be working on a special trail in Red Rock Canyon. It is a surprise for you and me. For details and to register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-manitou-cats-trail-building-workday-tickets-15187409952 If you are a VOC or Pikes Peak Regional certified crew leader please register. We need at least 7 or 8 crew leaders per day. If you are - [Annual FoRRC Board of Directors Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/annual-forrc-board-directors-meeting/) - The Friends of Red Rock Canyon will be holding our annual meeting in April and we will be electing new officers for the 2015-2016 year. All are welcome to attend. - [Crew Leader Training](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/crew-leader-training/) - What: 2015 Pikes Peak Crew Leader Training Where: Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd. When: April 17-19 Why: This 2.5-day training provides you with the tools you need to become a certified crew leader and give back to the parks and open spaces we love so much. To Register: If you are interested - [History in Stone: The Story of Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/history-stone-story-red-rock-canyon/) - Ruth Obee will present an hour-long lecture on the History of Red Rock Canyon drawing on her book History in Stone. Described as a "biography of place," the book tells the story of one of the Pike Peak region’s most stunning sites, beginning, chapter by chapter, with the area’s geological origins, its recently discovered dinosaur tracks, - [Red Rock Canyon Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/red-rock-canyon-day-2/) - Once a year we have a day to honor all our volunteers and supporting organizations/businesses. This is an opportunity to come out and talk with the FoRRC Board of Directors and other users of our Open Space. At the picnic area we have a number of information tables/tents for you to ask questions or give feedback - [Invasive Weed Talk and Walk](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/invasive-weed-talk-walk/) - Tina Travis, an Environmental Technician with El Paso County Forestry and Noxious Weeds, will be presenting on Invasive Weeds and flora in Red Rock Canyon. We will be meeting at the pavilion off Highway 24 at 5:30pm starting with a brief talk about the Invasive Weeds guidelines and programs to control them. Afterwards we will - [Rock Weathering Talk and Walk](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/rock-weathering-talk-walk/) - Brandon Vogt will be presenting on Rock Weathering. He has presented for the Friends of Red Rock Canyon in the past as well. We will be meeting at the pavilion for both Talk and Walks and asking those coming to be prepared to hike according to the weather. Sign up are being taken at: friends@redrockcanyonopenspace.org - [Red Rock Canyon Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/red-rock-canyon-day/) - Once a year we have a day to honor all our volunteers and supporting organizations/businesses. This is an opportunity to come out and talk with the FoRRC Board of Directors and other users of our Open Space. At the Pavilion we have a number of information tables/tents for you to ask questions or give feedback - [Intemann Trail Workday](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/intemann-trail-workday/) - The Intemann Trail Committee is having a work day on the Intemann Trail connection to the Iron Mountain Trail. You can volunteer via e-mail (itc@intemanntrail.com ) or phone: 473-4143 - [Iron Mountain Trail Volunteer Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/iron-mountain-trail-volunteer-day-4/) - Sponsored by Manitou Springs Trail Cats We are building the mountain connection of Manitou Springs and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The work is moderately hard, as we are building 36 inch tread into a steep hillside. If you would like to help out in a less strenuous way, please call or email because we - [Iron Mountain Trail Volunteer Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/1745/) - Sponsored by Manitou Springs Trail Cats We are building the mountain connection of Manitou Springs and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The work is moderately hard, as we are building 36 inch tread into a steep hillside. If you would like to help out in a less strenuous way, please call or email because we - [Iron Mountain Trail Volunteer Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/iron-mountain-trail-volunteer-day-3/) - Sponsored by Manitou Springs Trail Cats We are building the mountain connection of Manitou Springs and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The work is moderately hard, as we are building 36 inch tread into a steep hillside. If you would like to help out in a less strenuous way, please call or email because we - [Iron Mountain Trail Volunteer Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/iron-mountain-trail-volunteer-day-2/) - Sponsored by Manitou Springs Trail Cats We are building the mountain connection of Manitou Springs and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The work is moderately hard, as we are building 36 inch tread into a steep hillside. If you would like to help out in a less strenuous way, please call or email because we - [Karma Hour -- Friends of Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/karma-hour-friends-red-rock-canyon/) - 4/22/2014 : From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Each Tuesday the Bristol Pub will support a different local charity from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Instead of a traditional happy hour special, we'll donate one dollar per pint sold during the Tuesday Night Karma Hour to the evenings guest charity. On Tuesday, April 22nd, we'll host - [Annual FoRRC Membership Meeting May 12](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/annual-forrc-membership-meeting-may-12/) - The Board of Directors has postponed the Annual Meeting to Monday, May 12 at the West Community Center (17th Street and Bijou St.) at 6:30 PM. This shift will allow for a Red Rock Rag newsletter to come out with the whole of the summer programs of education and trail building. We will also have - [Iron Mountain Volunteer Trail Building Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/1729/) - Sponsored by Manitou Springs Trail Cats We are building the mountain connection of Manitou Springs and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The work is moderately hard, as we are building 36 inch tread into a steep hillside. If you would like to help out in a less strenuous way, please call or email because we - [Iron Mountain Trail Volunteer Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/iron-mountain-trail-volunteer-day/) - Sponsored by Manitou Springs Trail Cats We are building the mountain connection of Manitou Springs and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The work is moderately hard, as we are building 36 inch tread into a steep hillside. If you would like to help out in a less strenuous way, please call or email because we - [FoRRC Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/forrc-board-meeting-2/) - There are several slots available on the Friends of Red Rock Canyon board as some members have moved on to other endeavors. Call 321-5354 to get directions, if you would like to come. - [FoRRC Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/forrc-board-meeting/) - If you're interested in becoming a board member, or just to see what's going on with FoRRC, please contact Shanti Toll at 321-5354. We'd love for you to join us! - [Next Friends Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday January 7th](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/next-friends-board-of-directors-meeting-tuesday-january-7th/) - We are looking for new members to join the Board of Directors. If you have a passion for the outdoors and would like to lend your time and talents to helping preserve the Red Rock Canyon Openspace, please consider joining our ranks. This is an exciting time for Red Rock Canyon, this past year we - [November FoRRC Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/november-forrc-board-meeting/) - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at WCC - [Red Rock Canyon Open Space Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/red-rock-canyon-open-space-ten-year-anniversary-celebration/) - Join us for the ten-year anniversary of Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Visit the updated 10th anniversary page to see detailed activies! http://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/red-rock-canyon-open-space-10th-anniversary/ - [Karma Happy Hour at Bristol Brewing Company](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/karma-happy-hour-at-bristol-brewing-company/) - Come have a beer to benefit the FoRRC. Bristol will donate $1 per pint from 5-9PM. - [August FoRRC Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/august-forrc-board-meeting/) - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at WCC. Note special date in August. - [Geology Walk & Talk](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/geology-walk-talk/) - Each outcrop of rock in Red Rock Canyon Open Space is like a page in a history book of ancient Colorado Springs. Every rock has a story to tell about its prehistoric ecosystem and the fossil evidence reveals that Colorado Springs was once vastly different. The dramatic ridges and canyons in Red Rock Canyon reveal over - [Invasive Weed Walk and Talk](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/invasive-weed-walk-and-talk/) - Learn about the invasive plants of the region, how their presence affects local ecology, and how to identify them. Join us for this informative 30 minute presentation, followed by a 1.5 hour discovery walk. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP via the Friends of Red Rock Canyon at either friends@redrockcanyonopenspace.org or call David at 685-4792. - [Quarry Pass Trail Closed for Trailwork](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/quarry-pass-trail-closed-for-trailwork/) - Please note that the C.A.T.S. will be making improvement to the trail and it will be closed on 20 June. - [October FoRRC Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/october-forrc-board-meeting/) - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at WCC - [September FoRRC Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/september-forrc-board-meeting/) - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at WCC - [July FoRRC Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/july-forrc-board-meeting/) - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at WCC - [Red Rock Canyon Secondary Parking Lot Closure](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/parking-log-closure/) - The Regional Parks crew will be working on the RRC parking lot. The crews will close the secondary parking lot to enable grading of the lot, replace timbers and shovel the curbs clean. We appreciate your patience while Open Space improvements are under way. - [Main Parking Lot Closure](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/main-parking-lot-closure/) - The main parking lot near the picnic tables will be closed to resurface the parking lot. - [Trail Beautification Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/trail-beautification-day/) - We will be working to clean up some of the trails in the Open Space. Bring gloves, snacks and water. We will clean up man-made and natural waste. Meet in the 31st St. parking lot off of Highway 24 past Rudy's BBQ. - [Trail Beautification Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/trail-beautification-day-3/) - We will be working to clean up some of the trails in the Open Space. Bring gloves, snacks and water. We will clean up man-made and natural waste. Meet in the 31st Street parking lot off of Highway 24 past Rudy's BBQ. - [Trail Beautification Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/trail-beautification-day-2/) - We will be working to clean up some of the trails in the Open Space. Bring gloves, snacks and water. We will clean up man-made and natural waste. Meet in the main parking lot off of Highway 24 at Ridge Road. - [Help build a new trail in Red Rock Canyon](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/build-a-new-trail-in-red-rock-canyon/) - Come “Get Dirty” and build new trail in Red Rock Canyon, Saturday, June 1, 2013, for National Trails Day. Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services TOPS (Trails, Open Space, and Parks Program), has teamed up with REI, the Trails and Open Space Coalition, Friends of Red Rock Canyon, Medicine Wheel, Friends of the Peak, - [June FoRRC Board Meeting.](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/june-forrc-board-meeting-2/) - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at WCC - [May FoRRC Board Meeting.](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/may-forrc-board-meeting/) - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at WCC - [April FoRRC Board Meeting](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/april-forrc-board-meeting/) - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at WCC - [Environmental City Council Candidate Forum](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/environmental-city-council-candidate-forum/) - City Council members make critical decisions about the environmental impacts of development, transportation and traffic, parks and open space, oil and gas development, wildland-urban interface, water and other key issues. What will the City do in coming years? We as voters have a chance to choose between candidates with different perspectives. Come meet the Colorado - [Presentation on the Navajo People](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/presentation-on-the-navajo-people/) - Join host Ken Valles at Westside Community Center's Hughes Hall to help celebrate the Navajo People. Donations will be accepted at the event. - [The Bock Family Legacy Open House at OCCHS](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/the-bock-family-legacy-open-house-at-occhs/) - The Old Colorado City Historical Society (OCCHS) has recently received a donation of memorabilia from Richard Bock, son of John G., retired architect, who lives in Arizona. Included are books, never-seen family photos, articles and some of his detailed architectural plans and drawings. The Bock family estate was the basis for the Open Space. - [Clean Up Day](https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/event/clean-up-day/) - We will be working to clean up some of the trails in the Open Space. Bring gloves, snacks and water. We will be clean up dog waste and trash. 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