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USFS Volunteer Project and Campout
Moab Daily Cleanup
Mental Health Hikes

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- USFS Volunteer Project and Campout
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Date
- Jul 29 2023
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Time
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Next Hike: Sunday, June 25 – more details below
Taking care of ourselves and community in nature
Immersion in wild places is essential to the human spirit. Time spent on the Colorado Plateau brings awareness of forces greater than ourselves. The joy of exploring wild places restores balance and perspective.
In response to this need, our first Mental Health Hike took place in 2022. Development Associate, Alison Anders, created the event to “provide an opportunity for people to come together and learn tangible skills to maintain our mental health, while making new friends and building community.” Creating positive and proactive mental health routines is a direct pathway to a renewed human spirit. CFI’s Mental Health Hikes give locals an opportunity to exercise body and mind while restoring balance and perspective. Thanks to its popularity, we are sponsoring a series of additional hikes in 2023!
Thanks to generous support from CFI members, these programs are all free! A shuttle will be provided to any out of town locations, and CFI will provide snacks and water for each hike. These hikes fill up, and registration is required!
Sunday February 26: Nature in our own backyard
- Rotary Park
Sunday March 26: Emotional Awareness
- Moonflower Canyon
Sunday April 30: Communication and Listening
- Middle Earth
Sunday May 21: Lessons From Water
- Mill Creek Trailhead
Next Hike:Â Sunday June 25: Mind – Body Connection
- La Sal Mountains
- Free shuttle Departs CFI Headquarters at 10AM and returns at 4PM
- Snacks and water included
- BYO Lunch
Join CFI and Guest Expert Sam Metzner from Desert Power Yoga as we take time to examine the connection between movement and mental health. Cool off in the La Sals while taking some time to hike, build community, and practice some basic yoga movements on this Mental Health Hike!
Registration is required, save your spot today!
Saturday July 8th – Sunday July 9th:Â Growth Mindset
- La Sal Mountains, Warner Lake Campground
- Series Culmination!
- Overnight Campout
Questions? Contact Alison Anders: email development@cfimoab.org or call (435) 259-7750
While this event is free, consider becoming a member to support CFI’s efforts to continue to provide programming like this to the Moab Community.
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Liz Bercel, Guest Instructor
Originally from Arizona, Liz found her appreciation for the outdoors through exploring Sonoran desert washes and marveling at summer monsoons. After studying Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, she has used her degree throughout the years to gain experience in Wilderness Therapy, Environmental Education, and Ecological Restoration.
Liz now uses her background, knowledge, and experience as the lead instructor for CFI’s Mental Health Hike series.
USFS Volunteer Project and Campout

Location
- Warner Lake Campground, La Sal Mountains, Moab, UT
- Warner Lake Campground, La Sal Mountains, Moab, UT
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Next Event
- Moab Daily Cleanup
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Date
- Aug 27 2023
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Time
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Beat the heat while camping in the La Sals
Join CFI, the US Forest Service, and Community Cycles for a fun weekend of camping, hiking or mountain biking, and volunteering around Warner Lake.
We will meet on Saturday 7/29 at the Warner Lake group site for a project orientation, and spend some time improving the trail system around this popular lake. After volunteering, join Community Cycles for a bike ride, go for a hike, or relax around the Warner Lake group campsite. On Sunday, we will have breakfast and take some time to enjoy the cool mountain air before heading back into Moab.
Cost: Free
Event time: 10am on 7/29 – Midday on 7/30
Shuttle: Leaves CFI on 7/29 at 9:00am and returns by 2:00pm on 7/30
Food: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
Registration is required, so sign up today!
While this event is free, consider becoming a member to support CFI’s efforts to continue to provide programming like this to the Moab Community.
Email us for more info Support our missionMoab Daily Cleanup

Location
- Colorado River Daily
- Hittle Bottom to Rocky Rapid
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Float the Moab Daily and pick up trash along the way.
We know that as high water starts to recede, trash accumulates along the river corridor. Join CFI for a free river trip, and help us beautify this increasingly popular stretch of the Colorado River.
Cost: Free
Event time: 9am – 5pm
Shuttle: Leaves at 9am, and arrives back at CFI around 5pm
Food: Lunch and snacks included
Registration is required, so sign up today!
While this event is free, consider becoming a member to support CFI’s efforts to continue to provide programming like this to the Moab Community.
Email us for more info Support our mission