Colorado Lottery's

Runyon to the Res

Arkansas River Trail Cleanup 

Pueblo, CO

 October 8, 2022

The Colorado Lottery gives back millions of dollars every year to parks, trails, and open spaces across our state. Those are all places where Coloradans love to get away and play and we are rolling up our sleeves to make a difference. As we continue to be Colorado's partner in conservation we invite you to participate in Runyon to the Res Arkansas River Trail Cleanup. Join us on October 8 for a fun day of removing trash and debris along the Arkansas River Trail. 

WHERE: The Arkansas River Trail begins in the heart of Pueblo and heads westward along the river to Lake Pueblo State Park. It is part of the Pueblo River Trails System, which spans more than two dozen miles throughout the city. To one side, the paved pathway offers up-close views of the river, while on the other, it offers scenic tree-filled hillsides.

The approximate 8-mile cleanup will take place between Runyon Lake and Lake Pueblo State Park. 

WHAT:  The cleanup will consist of picking up trash, junk, and litter along the trail, removing garbage trapped under rocks, in trees and bushes, from the water's edge, and more. 

 WHO: You and a friend! We encourage volunteers to bring friends and family. If you are volunteering with a group or other individual, please include their full name in the appropriate area within the registration form. This information helps us assign your group to work together as best we can. Each zone will have a maximum of volunteers. Groups may be assigned to different work zones if the zone maximum is exceeded. Work zone assignments will be made before the event. We are unable to accommodate walk-up registrations.

As there may be potentially hazardous work involved with cleanup events, we ask that all volunteers under the age of 16 years old have adult supervision. This event is not suitable for participants under the age of 6 years old or pets.

All participants must complete a registration form.

WHEN:  Registration will close on September 29, 2022, or when the maximum number of volunteers has been reached.  

Zone assignments, instruction, and cleanup supplies will be distributed at check-in. Appropriate clothing including gloves, pants, and closed-toed shoes is recommended.  Volunteers will be treated to a light pre-event breakfast, and a post-event lunch and will receive a t-shirt.  We will also provide one bottle of drinking water. Restroom availability is limited.

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE:

• 8:00 AM - VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN Pueblo City Park pavilion located at 800 Goodnight Ave (Goodnight Ave & City Park Ave).Light breakfast and kick-off.
• 8:45 AM – VOLUNTEERS REPORT TO THEIR ASSIGNED CLEANUP ZONES
• 9:00 AM - NOON – CLEANUP 
• 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – LUNCH Pueblo City Park in the pavilion located at 800 Goodnight Ave (Goodnight Ave & City Park Ave)

There are no shifts available at this time.