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No December Board Meeting

2008-12-08T16:44:45Z

Just a brief reminder that FOMP will not hold its monthly meeting tomorrow. Enjoy the holidays and we’ll see you in January! Thanks FOMP Board

Hunting in the Preserve

2008-11-12T16:47:21Z

Please be advised that it is legal for hunters to hunt in the Monument Preserve and surrounding National Forest. While we do not encounter hunters in the Monument Preserve proper very frequently it is legal and apparently there was a hunter in the Preserve this morning hunting deer or elk. You might want to wear [...]

Reminder: Final Board Meeting for 2008

2008-11-09T05:59:35Z

Just a quick reminder that Tuesday November 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM will be the final monthly FOMP Board Meeting for 2008. The meeting will be held in the classroom building at the Monument Fire Center within the Preserve. (turn left into the fire center from Mt. Herman Rd and proceed to the first building [...]

Final Trail Night 2008

2008-09-08T01:16:26Z

Tuesday September 9, 2008 will be the final FOMP Trail work night for the season. So, if you have not managed to make any of our other trail work sessions this is the last chance for 2008. We will be doing a double start time affair as outlined below. The monthly board meeting is canceled [...]

VOC Call for volunteers

2008-07-29T17:54:14Z

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado has put in a request for help from FOMP members: (150 volunteers needed — minimum age: 12) The East-West Trail in Stratton Open Space, just west of Colorado Springs , is a diverse region of five ecosystems. The Parks ponderosa pine forests, scrub oak brush lands, high meadow grasslands, cattail marsh [...]

Coyote Corner

2008-07-08T00:56:33Z

This year there has been a marked increase in coyote activity in the Preserve and surrounding areas. Many of these coyote’s are attacking dogs and frequently doing so in the presence of humans. These desensitized animals are becoming a nuisance and potential safety issue to Preserve users. We have been in contact with the USFS [...]

Dyad drilling decision delayed

2008-07-08T00:57:07Z

FRERC.ORG has just setn the following news release to all of its memebers, FOMP would also like you to be aware. More info at www.frerc.org “U.S. FOREST SERVICE COLLECTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dyad Petroleum Decision Delayed COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 25, 2008.Pike National Forest, Pikes Peak Ranger Brent Botts said more information has been requested from Dyad Petroleum [...]

Tree Project this Saturday

2008-06-12T23:11:58Z

We are in a dry spell and it looks like it won’t let up soon. FOMP members planted 200 pine seedlings in mid-April this year, about 1/3 mile West of Memorial Grove centered around where the trail turns sharply South and starts its climb to the rocky ridge and traverses Southwest to 715. We’d like to get some water [...]

Trails/Email List/WebSite

2008-05-20T18:05:18Z

Hello everyone! There are several things we’d like you to know about including some changes to how FOMP manages our email list and a website re-design: 1. Tomorrow (or perhaps today by the time I finish this and it gets out the door) 5/20/2008 Friends of Monument Preserve is scheduled to re-attempt to hold our first Trail [...]

Trails and Trees Postponed!

2008-05-13T23:01:20Z

As I write this it is 38F and light scattered rain … so we will be postponing our trail work and tree work session until Tuesday May 20 at 6pm. We will hold out board meeting this evening at 7pm in the Fire Center Classroom. That is the first building on the right when you drive [...]

pardon the dust

2008-05-13T04:50:30Z

We are currently doing some re-work of the web site so please exuse the mess in the meantime. Thanks Chris

Trail Work Sessions and Board Meeting 5/13/2008

2008-05-13T04:48:23Z

Friends of Monument Preserve is scheduled to hold out first Trail Day for 2008 tomorrow Tuesday may 13 at 6pm at the main trailhead at the corner of Mt. Herman Rd and Nursery Rd. Weather permitting (and it seems unlike at this very moment) we will have 3 activities: 1. Trail Work [...]

Board Meeting - 2008 Calendar - and much more

2008-04-08T14:44:01Z

Hello everyone! Spring is here and Friends of Monument Preserve is about to get into full swing for the upcoming season. There are quite a few things planned and we will discuss those at the board meeting tomorrow night. The calendar is linked on the right and has all the details. Here are few important notes: Board Meeting [...]

New Oil and Gas Group Formed

2008-04-07T18:25:43Z

There is a new group forming to deal with issues pertaining to the proposed oil and gas drilling in the Pike National Forest. It is called Front Range Environmental Resource Coalition and its web site is www.frerc.org - they are having a first meeting on Tuesday April 1. Details can be found on their web [...]

Gazette Article - Pike forest could be ground zero for new drilling

2008-01-13T02:25:53Z

Today the Gazette published an article regarding oil and gas drilling in the Monument area. FOMP has been aware of this effort for nearly 5 years and has been opposed to Oil and Gas drilling on Mt. herman since we first heard about it. Frankly, I was surprised to find that there were only 17 [...]

FOMP Upcoming Schule - changes and cancellations!

2007-06-19T14:26:51Z

Canceled: 1. June 23 Mt. Herman Rd. Cleanup day is canceled. We will discuss rescheduling this for the fall if we can generate enough interest. There are just too many conflicts and too few people around during the summer. Ongoing: 1. Wed [...]

Board Meeting 04-18-2007 Minutes

2007-04-24T21:00:04Z

FOMP MEETING MINUTES-APRIL 18, 2007 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE- 3 NEW MEMBERS AND FIVE RENEWAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS TRAIL WORK NIGHT- MAY 8TH 6:00PM TO DARK-MEET AT TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT ON SHILLING/NURSERY RD TREE PLANTING- MAY 10TH 4:30-6:30 90 TREES- 60 PONDEROSA AND 40 DOUGLAS FIR MAY 5TH-MEMORIAL GROVE CEREMONY AND POTLUCK HOT SHOTS DINNER- TBA TRAIL CLEAN UP DAY- MAY 19 SIX NEW BIRD [...]

Summer 2007

2007-04-17T22:03:47Z

The summer 2007 FOMP calendar is almost set. Trail days, as always, will be the second Tuesday of each month, 6pm, meet at the trail head on Mt. Herman Rd. We will also be hosting several other events: Dinner with the Hotshot and Helitac crews (May), Mt. Herman Rd clean up day (May), Tree [...]

Upcoming FOMP Elections

2007-03-23T05:10:35Z

At 7:00pm Wednesday, 18-April 2007, The Friends of Monument Preserve (FOMP) are holding our annual membership meeting and board elections. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a governing board to direct the activities of FOMP as and as your representatives to interface with the community and the USFS. If you or someone you [...]

Forest Revision Plan

2007-03-22T03:49:15Z

The PSI is initiating a forest management plan revision process and is considering a variety of topics, including recreation. New policies created in the forest plan revision process will be in place for 15-20 years, making your input extremely important. Additional public collaboration opportunities will arise in the next year or two, but your comments [...]

NPS Listening Sessions in Colorado

2007-03-22T03:38:03Z

This is from IMBA but may interest you if you’d like to have input into the future of trail access in Nationl Parks. A special thanks to IMBA for the info. === Just this weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) announced four new public meetings in Colorado as part of a nationwide series where citizens will provide [...]

Board Meeting

2007-03-21T04:11:32Z

This is a reminder that Friends of Monument Preserve will hold its monthly board meeting tomorrow 03/21/2007 at 7:00 PM. Additionally we will be starting monthly trail maintenance nights soon so stay tuned. We meet in the fire center classroom building - the first large building on the right in the fire center. If you need directions [...]

Board meeting

2007-02-20T15:11:27Z

This is a reminder that Friends of Monument Preserve will hold its monthly board meeting tomorrow Wed. 02/21/2007 at 7:00 PM. We will meet in the fire center classroom building - the first large building on the right in the fire center. If you need directions or have any questions please contact us via email (see ‘contact us’).

Winter newsletter!

2008-06-05T16:56:17Z

The FOMP winter newsletter went out last week. This is a great edition and contains all the latest news on Limbaugh Canyon so download your copy now! Grab your copy right here. You’ll need Adobe Acrobat reader.

Successful Trail Crew Weekend!

2006-10-05T05:04:21Z

The weekend of 9/30 - 10/1 FOMP held two trail work sessions. On Saturday September 30 the all volunteer crew worked on perhaps everyones favorite trail – Mad Hatter/Rolly Polly/Twister. The crew worked to remove some old Gambel Oak roots that were a danger to hikers, runners, equestians, and bikers. The roots were sticking [...]

Board Meeting 09-20-2006 - Minutes

2006-10-04T04:37:00Z

Attendees: Chris Tirpak, Mary Carew, Amy Smith, Diane Bandle, Jana Preheim, Jon Nordby, Kim Nordby, Nancy Spielkamp, Hermann Spielkamp Jim Moore has been hospitalized and is no longer able to take on Treasurer’s responsibilities. Chris nominates Amy for position on the Board as treasurer. Vote: unanimous. Treasurer’s responsibilities, mail and keys handed over [...]

Trail Work Tonight!

2006-10-04T04:36:17Z

This is a reminder that Friends of Monument Preserve will hold its monthly trail work tonight Tuesday 09/12/2006 at 6:00 PM. If you run late and we have departed the parking lot we will leave a note on the sign and I will carry my cell phone (number below) - just give me a call [...]

Newsletter is Out!

2008-06-05T16:56:38Z

Well after a long hiatus and some misplaced records we have finally published the Summer 2006 FOMP newsletter. Many thanks to Amy Smith for taking on and doing a super job with the newsletter. Amy also reconstructed and re-computerized the FOMP membership database. And with that complete we’d like to ask everyone to join or [...]

Board Meeting 08-23-2006 - Minutes

2006-09-10T15:38:19Z

In attendance: Chris Tirpak, Jon Nordby, Kim Nordby, Janna Preheim, Amy Smith, Bill Benson, Herman Spielkamp Discussed cleaning up the pond. Amy will investigatge various treatment options. Limbaugh Canyon update - the Canyon 40 purchase/swap is still moving through the USFS system. The Nevins family is still interested in making it happen and all parties are waiting for [...]