Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge Fence Removal and Modification - Walden, CO (Nationally Presented by onX)

Event Start Date: 8/15/2026 8:00 AM

Event End Date: 8/15/2026 4:00 PM

Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management for a hands-on habitat stewardship day spanning the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge and adjacent BLM lands in Walden, CO.

Volunteers will work alongside refuge & BLM staff, BHA's RESTORE Colorado Grant-funded Habitat Stewardship Coordinator, and local grazing permittees to remove obsolete fencing across these public lands. This project is part of an ongoing collaboration between BHA, USFWS, and BLM to modernize grazing infrastructure through a virtual fence initiative to reduce 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, August 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST
Meeting Location: Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Walden, CO

Cost: Free (lunch provided)

What to Bring

• Leather work gloves and sturdy boots
• Eye protection, sunscreen, and insect repellant
• Long sleeve shirt and pants
• Water

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, RESTORE Colorado Habitat Stewardship Coordinator
Email: dilley@backcountryhunters.org
Phone: 970-819-9056