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July 15, 2026

Volunteer Spotlight: August “Gus” Zupka

Since joining CFPA in 2021, August "Gus" Zupka has logged nearly 400 volunteer hours doing critical trail maintenance and property stewardship work. He brings the kind of energy and dedication that makes our volunteer community stronger every step of the way. A retired Project Manager and avid hiker, Gus is also graduating from our 2025–26 Master Woodland Manager cohort this month. We're so glad the trails led him to us.

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