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Greenhouse Volunteer Day
Apr 29, 2026
Spend the day supporting native plant restoration work by replanting young plants into larger containers in Rocky’s greenhouse!
Project Description:
Work alongside Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff to transplant young nursery plants into larger containers for use in native plant restoration projects. Transplant various species of grasses and forbs that will help restore disturbances in meadows, wetlands, forests, and the alpine tundra! Nursery transplants were propagated in Rocky’s greenhouse and sourced by seed collected within the park to preserve specific adaptations that allow plants to persist in Rocky’s climate. Get your hands dirty and be a part of preserving Rocky’s diverse landscape!
Advance registration is required. Please follow the link at the bottom of the page to sign up.
What to Expect:
Transplanting will occur at Rocky’s native plant greenhouse/nursery located at an elevation of around 8,000 ft. Work is sedentary and repetitive as transplanting is done while sitting. Light to moderate lifting of plant trays and pots will be required as well as moving wheelbarrows of soil over short distances (10-20 ft.) Shade structures are provided to work under if outside, but be prepared for variable weather conditions (sun, wind, heat, cold, light rain). If weather is not conducive for working outside, transplanting will occur inside the greenhouse.
Minimum age: 18 years
Dates (weather permitting): Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm. Volunteers should plan to stay for the full duration of this event.
Parking/meeting location: Please meet in the outdoor plaza in front of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Volunteers will be driven into the park via shuttle vans.
Work site: RMNP Greenhouse/Nursery
Nearest bathroom: Office building near Greenhouse
Gear to bring: Layers (it can be hot or snow, even on the same day), rain gear, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), gloves (if you prefer your own), day pack, lunch and snacks, and water.
Ready to join us?
Questions? Please contact the park’s volunteer office at [email protected] or 970-586-1330.