Russian olive removal at 1st Ave Pond near Greeley — Day 2
Cut and clear invasive Russian olive trees along Greeley's South Platte River corridor. Chainsaw sawyers and haulers both needed. Age 18+, difficult work.
Why we picked this
Cut down water-hogging Russian olive trees along Greeley's South Platte corridor — a chance for certified sawyers to put their skills to work, with plenty of hauling and staging tasks for everyone else.
Russian olive is an invasive tree that can consume up to 75 gallons of water a day, crowding out native vegetation and straining the South Platte River corridor near 1st Ave Pond in Greeley. This second workday continues the removal effort: certified chainsaw operators cut the 10 to 15-foot trees into sections, while other volunteers haul the debris to a chipper staging area.
The project needs five B-certified sawyers with current First Aid and CPR certification. If you’re not certified, there’s still plenty of physically demanding work moving cut branches across uneven terrain. This one is rated difficult, and it’s not a family-friendly project — no kids or pets on site.
Volunteers must be 18 or older. 14 spots are open and registration closes October 20. Small groups can reserve spots together by emailing Abby@voc.org.