06/16/2026
A huge thank you to all the Friends who came out to volunteer with us today and support Section 16 and School in the Woods! The group today was a beautiful representation of the FOSITW community, including alumni naturalists ranging from the ’25-’26 Bobcat class to the ’01-’02 Abert’s Squirrel class, high school-age alumni, alumni who are now parents, parents of alumni, SITW staff, and community members!
What they accomplished was nothing short of amazing! The team disposed of over 15 huge bags of mullein seed heads, with each bag containing between 200 and 300 heads each. Every mullein head can contain between 175,000 and 220,000 seeds! Do a little math, and that is a lot of seeds that will now not be contributing to further crowding of the native plants in the burn area! We were treated with lots of ladybugs, some resident deer, and many Colorado wildflowers that we are clearing the way for.
It’s a great day when a little work with your hands creates a noticeable positive difference in the natural world around you. Once a naturalist, always a naturalist! 🌲🌾🐞
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
