Forest Conservancy
Forest Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of the White River National Forest and the Aspen‑Sopris Ranger District. Its mission is to promote visitor safety and stewardship, provide nature education, and support conservation of the White River National Forest’s natural and cultural resources.
About Forest Conservancy
Founded in 2001, Forest Conservancy works in partnership with the USDA Forest Service (White River National Forest, Aspen‑Sopris Ranger District) to deliver volunteer programs, visitor education, and community outreach across the Maroon Bells and surrounding public lands.
The organization runs accredited volunteer training (Master Naturalist), visitor‑facing roles (Volunteer Wilderness Rangers and Forest Ambassadors), and public education initiatives such as the Conservation Pledge and Smokey Bear Junior Ranger activities.
Forest Conservancy operates as a community‑focused land resources conservation nonprofit, leveraging volunteers, local partnerships, and foundation support to maintain trails, interpretive services, and safe recreation experiences.
Notable achievements
Longstanding Forest Service partnership
Established and maintained a formal, ongoing partnership with the USDA Forest Service (White River National Forest, Aspen‑Sopris Ranger District) to deliver volunteer and visitor services since the organization’s founding.
Sustained volunteer program operation
Operates accredited Master Naturalist training and active Volunteer Ranger/Ambassador programs that regularly staff the Maroon Bells Visitor Center and patrol trails, translating volunteer hours into direct visitor education and stewardship.
Recent foundation support
In the past 2–3 years the organization secured foundation and local grants to support the Volunteer Ranger program and general operations from regional funders, strengthening program capacity and outreach.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $357K
- Annual revenue
- $191K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 84-1583104
- Location
- Carbondale, CO
- Website
- www.forestconservancy.com
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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