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Friends of Nevada Wilderness is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Nevada's Wilderness Areas. Friends of Nevada Wilderness works with volunteers on the ground to help monitor and restore these special wild places. Our restoration and monitoring trips combine exploration, camaraderie and rewarding work in Nevada’s beautiful backcountry.
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Gold Butte National Monument Habitat Restoration
Location not specified yetLeave the lights of the city behind with this unique opportunity. Spend a weekend in Gold Butte National Monument helping maintain critical habitat for the endangered Relict Leopard Frog. This project helps ensure the long-term growth and recovery of a species, once thought extinct.
This spring's dependent species, once endemic to many parts of the Lower Colorado River Basin, has seen a drastic decline in its population since the 1930s. Many freshwater springs have been lost due to infrastructure development along the Colorado River. Rediscovered in the 1990s near the Overton Arm of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and small sections along the Virgin River, this species has been reintroduced into freshwater springs in Southern Nevada to support the recovery of its population.1 attendee
Mount Charleston Trail Maintenance
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Kyle Canyon RD, Las Vegas, NV, USGet your hands dirty and get ready for a day of volunteer trail maintenance! After Tropical Storm Hilary swept through the Spring Mountains in 2023, trail closures led to a surge in foot traffic on open trails. This increased use, along with off-trail travel and shortcutting switchbacks, has taken a toll—and we need your help to fix it!
Join us for a rewarding day of trail restoration to keep our trails safe and sustainable. Get ready for hands-on work—hiking with packs, using tools, and repairing trails at higher elevations. It’ll be tough, but the difference you make (and the epic views you’ll earn) will be totally worth it! Please RSVP on our Website as well.
Check out these photos from a previous trail maintenance project on the South Loop Trail!Read more about the beautiful Mount Charleston Wilderness here!
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Difficulty level: Challenging - See our difficulty rating scale here***. ***This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a regular exercise routine. This project may be physically challenging for some individuals; participants need to be in good physical condition and aware of their limitations before joining. We will be hiking with heavy packs, tools, hard hats, and anything else we may need for the day (food, water, layers) for between four and six miles total, with lots of elevation gain. Be prepared!
When: Saturday November 8th, 8AM-4PM
Where: Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, exact location TBD
What to bring: sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sun protection, a pack with the ability to carry at least three liters of water, lunch, and snacks.
What to expect: In-depth information, such as weather, trailhead, parking, and project specifics, will be sent to those who RSVP about 1 week before the project. Day of: Friends staff members will provide any tool training necessary for the project. We will meet in the morning for a safety/stretch circle and talk about the project, and then we will hike to the project site and begin working, stopping for lunch and snack breaks as necessary.
Are Dogs Allowed? Due to the dangerous nature of trail maintenance, no dogs are allowed on this project.
What we need from you: If you're interested in joining us for this project, you must RSVP. Friends of Nevada Wilderness and our partners put a great deal of time and resources into organizing volunteer projects. When you RSVP you are committing to join us on this project. We understand circumstances may arise where you need to cancel. If you’re no longer able to attend, please cancel your RSVP as soon as possible so another volunteer can join the project.
Want to bring a friend? Please do!! All participants must RSVP individually (even partners, spouses, children, etc). Send them the link for the event and make lasting memories
We can't wait to see you on the trail!For more information on volunteering with Friends of Nevada Wilderness, check out our volunteer information page here!
Questions? Email · Rachael@nevadawilderness.org
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