| Calendar of Volunteer Events 2011 | ||||||||
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Listed below are the Get Outdoors Nevada volunteer events.
Restoring the Desert: Cottonwood Cove East Eldorado Canyon Graffiti Removal If you are interested, please contact ChrisPietrafeso at 702-293-8711 or christopher_pietrafeso@nps.gov.
Kellogg and Money Clean-up Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be hosting a clean-up at the intersection of Kellogg road and Money street in Pahrump on Saturday, February 11th. Please join us! This is a great way to get some heart-healthy exercise and make new friends, all-the-while promoting a healthy environment for residents of Southern Nevada.
Enclosure Ridge Fence Removal Project Help the Fish and Wildlife Service & the Friends of Nevada Wilderness to remove pieces and parts of a fence formerly used to study bighorn sheep in the wild. The study has been completed and now the fence is inhibiting wildlife from roaming freely. Under the supervision of experienced wilderness professionals, volunteers will help take out the fencing and t-posts which are about 2 miles away from any road. Participation for every day of event is not required, but multiple-day über-volunteers may camp at Pahranagat NWR campground if they have their own gear. A light breakfast and dinner will be provided for those who camp. Since it involves a 2 mile hike, picking up fencing material and hiking it out, work on this project is very strenuous and should only be attempted by healthy individuals. Proper attire includes a long sleeve shirt, pants and sturdy hiking shoes. Other personal protective gear will be provided.
Enclosure Ridge Fence Removal Project Help the Fish and Wildlife Service & the Friends of Nevada Wilderness to remove pieces and parts of a fence formerly used to study bighorn sheep in the wild. The study has been completed and now the fence is inhibiting wildlife from roaming freely. Under the supervision of experienced wilderness professionals, volunteers will help take out the fencing and t-posts which are about 2 miles away from any road. Participation for every day of event is not required, but multiple-day über-volunteers may camp at Pahranagat NWR campground if they have their own gear. A light breakfast and dinner will be provided for those who camp. Since it involves a 2 mile hike, picking up fencing material and hiking it out, work on this project is very strenuous and should only be attempted by healthy individuals. Proper attire includes a long sleeve shirt, pants and sturdy hiking shoes. Other personal protective gear will be provided.
Enclosure Ridge Fence Removal Project Help the Fish and Wildlife Service & the Friends of Nevada Wilderness to remove pieces and parts of a fence formerly used to study bighorn sheep in the wild. The study has been completed and now the fence is inhibiting wildlife from roaming freely. Under the supervision of experienced wilderness professionals, volunteers will help take out the fencing and t-posts which are about 2 miles away from any road. Participation for every day of event is not required, but multiple-day über-volunteers may camp at Pahranagat NWR campground if they have their own gear. A light breakfast and dinner will be provided for those who camp. Since it involves a 2 mile hike, picking up fencing material and hiking it out, work on this project is very strenuous and should only be attempted by healthy individuals. Proper attire includes a long sleeve shirt, pants and sturdy hiking shoes. Other personal protective gear will be provided.
Enclosure Ridge Fence Removal Project Help the Fish and Wildlife Service & the Friends of Nevada Wilderness to remove pieces and parts of a fence formerly used to study bighorn sheep in the wild. The study has been completed and now the fence is inhibiting wildlife from roaming freely. Under the supervision of experienced wilderness professionals, volunteers will help take out the fencing and t-posts which are about 2 miles away from any road. Participation for every day of event is not required, but multiple-day über-volunteers may camp at Pahranagat NWR campground if they have their own gear. A light breakfast and dinner will be provided for those who camp. Since it involves a 2 mile hike, picking up fencing material and hiking it out, work on this project is very strenuous and should only be attempted by healthy individuals. Proper attire includes a long sleeve shirt, pants and sturdy hiking shoes. Other personal protective gear will be provided.
Save the Desert Eco-walk Forever Resorts at Cottonwood Cove Marina and the National Park Service are co-sponsoring a eco walk to clean-up the desert and roads in the Cottonwood Cove area on March 10, 2012. Individuals, families and groups are welcome to participate in this desert clean-up. Eco-Walk registration begins at 8:00 am, with the event beginning at 9:00 am. Volunteers will be cleaning up the area from the park boundary along the roadway to the Cottonwood Cove Marina. Cottonwood Cove Marina is located 15 miles east of Searchlight Nevada. We will have room for more than 100 volunteers to participate. Lunch will be provided following the clean-up for all volunteers helping out with the Eco-Walk. For more information about volunteering call Christopher Pietrafeso at 702-293-8711.
National Wildlife Week: Habitat Planting Celebrate National Wildlife Week by making a difference in your community! Join a team of volunteers to plant native willow trees at Corn Creek. Native plants help prevent erosion, keep down dust, and provide important habitat for wildlife. Individuals need to be in fairly good physical condition as planting requires the ability to bend, kneel, get a little dirty, and lift 1 gallon potted plants. Plan to be outside in cool, sunny conditions with no shade - a hat and sunscreen are recommended. Work gloves, water, snacks, and a good time will be provided. If volunteers stay past noon for second session, they should bring a lunch.
Stewardship Saturday: Endangered Species Habitat Improvement Jump in the stream at Ash Meadows NWR and help cut overgrown cattails. The removal of cattails is an important part of endangered species habitat improvement. Cattails slow stream flow and promote the existence of exotic crayfish. These crayfish, among other exotic species, eat and compete with the endangered Ash Meadows Amargosa pupfish. Overgrown cattails and reeds will be cut along the King's Pool outflow stream channel at Point-of-Rocks. All participants should be comfortable swimming or wading in water up to four feet deep. Warning: you WILL get wet, but the water is warm! It is recommended to bring shoes and clothes that can get wet and dirty, as well as a change of clothes for afterwards. No bare feet! The channel bottom is mucky. Water, snacks, gloves, tools, and a good time will be provided for everyone! After the event will be a short educational tour and briefing about this unique endangered species.
Great American Cleanup Come take part in Great American Cleanup 2012 at Lake Mead National Recreation Area by participating in a litter cleanup. In 2011 over 4 million volunteers and participants in 30,000+ communities from coast to coast participated in Great American Cleanup volunteer events. Join people across America in cleaning, beautifying and improving our quality of life! Contact Nancy Bernard at 702-293-8714 or Nancy_Bernard@nps.gov for more information. Registration through Get Outdoors Nevada. Volunteers will receive a code for free park entrance on the day of the event.
Please note: Start time for all events includes a 30 minute check –in period. All volunteers under the age of 18 must provide a signed parental approval form. Please sign up for our mailing list to be notified of future events. Friends of Nevada Wilderness Events and Volunteer Opportunities |
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