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Dear Friends of Lake County, We are thrilled to invite you to the Friends of Lake County 2025 Kickoff Event on May 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Southern Fire Station, 141 County Rd. 10. This gathering marks the beginning of another exciting season dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of […]

We need your help to make the area shine, come enjoy this annual community time with us!  May 17th from 9 am – 12pm.  Please RSVP if you haven’t already so we have an accurate lunch count!  RSVP friendsoftwinlakes@gmail.com.

Join your community to help pick up trash, weed planters, and more on Sunday, June 8th. Trash bags can be picked up at the Volunteer table at the Lake County Courthouse lawn, 505 Harrison Avenue, beginning 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Melanzana is donating a Microgrid hoodie for the raffle! We will also be celebrating […]

The U.S. Forest Service is offering a comprehensive, three-day Basic Chainsaw Training from June 9th to June 11th, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day. This hands-on course is designed for individuals looking to develop fundamental chainsaw operation skills for trail maintenance, forest management, and conservation projects. Participants will learn essential safety protocols, […]

Please just us on Sunday, June 15th for our annual clean-up of the dispersed camping impacts on Halfmoon Road.  We will meet at the Halfmoon Road meadow (39°10’00.5″N 106°23’29.7″W.) This project should take about 4 hours. Dress appropriate for the weather and long pants and long sleeve shirts would be the clothes to wear for […]

Join us from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday June 28th for a special Meet & Greet on the Interlaken Trail, where we’ll connect with fellow hikers, share insights about the area, and promote responsible recreation. Our team will be stationed at the trailhead, ready to welcome you with educational materials about the region’s […]

Join us for a hands-on volunteer project as we restore the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail Bridge! On July 11th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (with an additional workday on July 12th if needed), we’ll be replacing the bridge’s handrails and decking to ensure it remains safe and accessible for hikers and nature lovers. […]

We’re excited to announce the 2025 replacement of the Hagerman Pass interpretive signage, a project made possible by the passion and dedication of regional artist David Castle and his generous support for our community. Join us on July 19th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM as we install new, updated signs to replace the […]

Join us at the Willis Gulch Trailhead on July 26th from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm for a special Meet & Greet on the Interlaken Trail. We’ll connect with fellow hikers, share insights about the area, and promote responsible recreation. Our team will be stationed at the trailhead, ready to welcome you with educational materials […]

Join us on July 30th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the Twin Lakes Mt. Elbert Forebay Clean-up, a community effort to restore and protect this beautiful outdoor space. We will meet at the South Elbert Trailhead parking lot. Our focus will be on removing trash, cleaning up abandoned fire rings, and ensuring […]

Join us at the Tennessee Pass Trailhead on August 2nd from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm for a special Meet & Greet on the Interlaken Trail. We’ll connect with fellow hikers, share insights about the area, and promote responsible recreation. Our team will be stationed at the trailhead, ready to welcome you with educational materials […]