Over the years, they have both been involved in many activities in Arvada. Dudley worked with the city of Arvada to help develop their recycling program and improve the environment. They have bought, planted and watered a number of trees in several of the parks in Arvada.
In 2010, their dedication to Arvada continued. They are active volunteers at the Majestic View Nature Center, where they spend considerable time teaching classes and helping to improve the center. “The Weiland’s have been valuable in the overall development, promotion and ultimate success of Arvada’s Majestic View Nature Center, spreading our environmental education mission,” says Karen Miller, Nature Center Director. Besides developing and teaching programs, their financial support via donations and volunteer hours are crucial to the operation of the Center. They also created an educational traveling exhibit featuring Colorado’s wildlife that has been enjoyed by thousands of students and citizens over the years, circulating this impressive display in elementary schools, recreation centers and libraries. They also volunteer to clean up a 1.5 mile stretch of Oberon Road and pick up trash in that area several times each week. They also continue to be on the Arvada Festivals Commission. As members of that organization, they have chaired the successful Arvada kite festival each spring. They spend many hours in organizing the festival, which drew several thousand people in 2010. They also help out at the Arvada July 4th celebration. Jody was secretary of the Festivals Commission in 2010.This past year, Dudley donated an old tractor that he had bought to the city parks and is at the “farm park” in town for children to see what farm life is like. Jody and Dudley also volunteer at St. Anne’s Church, helping out with funerals. Outside of Arvada, Dudley and Jody, are active volunteers with the Denver Zoo. Thanks for all of your hard work Jodie and Dudley we appreciate what you do.
