Fence Removal at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge - Walden, CO

Event Start Date: 6/20/2026 8:00 AM

Event End Date: 6/20/2026 3:00 PM

Habitat Enhancement Project - Fence Removal at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for a hands-on habitat stewardship day on the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge in Walden, CO.

Volunteers will work alongside refuge staff, BHA's RESTORE Colorado Grant-funded Habitat Stewardship Coordinator, and local grazing permittees to remove obsolete fencing on the refuge. This project is part of an ongoing collaboration between BHA and USFWS to modernize grazing infrastructure through a virtual fence initiative, reducing barriers to wildlife movement while supporting the working lands relationships that keep public land ecosystems healthy.

It's a full day of meaningful work in one of Colorado's most scenic high-elevation valleys, with free lunch provided.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM MST

Meeting Location: Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Walden, CO

Cost: Free — lunch provided

What to Bring

• Work gloves and sturdy boots
• Weather-appropriate layers — North Park mornings can be cool
• Water and personal snacks
• Friends and Family to help out!

Who Can Attend

Open to all BHA members and public lands supporters. No experience necessary — just show up ready to work.

Questions & RSVP

Contact Josh Dilley, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator Email: dilley@backcountryhunters.org