Get Involved
With rising land demand in Black Forest and shrinking education budgets, we urgently need your help to safeguard both the land and related programs.
Donate
Our friend memberships are key to keeping us a sustainable non-profit. For more fun giving opportunities, check out our fundraisers below.
Connect
Subscribe to our newsletter and check our facebook and instagram pages for our most up-to-date event information. We post many opportunities to help the land and the community.
Volunteer
We would love your help with events like our annual gathering.
Upcoming Events
August Meet-up: The Early Friend Sees the Bird!
A morning of peaceful bird watching led by one of our board members.
When: Sunday, August 17th; 7am-8:30am
Where: Rock Ledge Ranch
What to bring: Good walking shoes, water, binoculars if you have them, and an appreciation for our feathered friends!
Come prepared: Loading the Merlin Bird ID app on your phone ahead of time is a great help, especially for younger & beginner birders
September Meet-up: Garden of the Gods Hike
An easy hike through Garden of the Gods to look at the rock formations and maybe spot some fossils
When: Saturday September 6th; 9 am-10:30 am
Where: Garden of the Gods Main North Parking lot
What to bring: Good walking shoes, water, and a desire to keep wondering
September Meet-up: Coffee with Friends!
Catch up with fellow friends over a coffee and a bite to eat.
When: Wednesday, September 17th; 9am-11am
Where: Mountain View cafe; 11424 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, 80908
SITW 27th Annual Gathering (previously known as the reunion)
Come to FOSITW’s biggest event of the year! Celebrate all things SITW, reconnect with old friends, make some new friends, walk the property, and maybe even learn something new! Complete with live music and refreshments.
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 12:00-2:30pm
Where: 12002 Vollmer Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Fundraisers
Dusty Dog Naturalist figures 2025 Fundraiser
Beautiful naturalist wooden figurines are now available. A FOSITW board member, Ruth Means (also an alumni parent), owns Dusty Dog Woodworking in the Black Forest. She creates beautiful wood art and has produced special SITW naturalist-inspired figurines. She will donate 50% of the 2025 proceeds to FOSITW.
FOSITW Swag Fundraiser
We do an apparel fundraiser twice a year. Once in the Spring around the time of the Annual Gathering, and once around the end of the year. Check back here in April/May and October to score some swag!
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at the SITW Annual Gathering
We would love your help with this fun event! We could really use some extra hands to help make this event fun and go off without a hitch.