What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Trail Maintenance: Mount Moriah WildernessNeeds location
Mount Moriah Wilderness, located just North of Great Basin National Park, needs your help! In 2014, the Hampton Creek Trail was severely damaged by both a wildfire and two flooding incidents. We will restore the trail within its original corridor by digging new tread, removing and repairing hazards, and creating drainage to establish a safe and usable trail for future trail users. Maintaining and repairing existing trails encourages users to stay on trail and creates a safe, durable surface to travel on while exploring these wild areas (Learn more about Leave No Trace here) This is a great opportunity to learn new trail skills and see how hiking trails are created. Spend a rewarding weekend gettin' dusty and giving back to Nevada's Wilderness trail systems.
- Desert Refuge Native PlantingDesert National Wildlife Refuge, Las Vegas, NV
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs assistance in restoring native plant life to the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a lovely Fall Sunday morning, where we'll be planting several different native Mojave plant species in different restoration sites around the refuge. Native plants provide critical support to native wildlife, sustain biodiversity, and create a more resilient landscape. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or have never volunteered, this project is a great and easy way to give back. Your help will support the largest portion of protected land in the State of Nevada. Please RSVP on our Website as well
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Difficulty: See our difficulty rating scale here. This project is suitable for a wide range of physical abilities. It’s great for individuals new to volunteer conservation work. Appropriate for children over 12 years old with a parent or guardian. This project will involve bending up and down, digging in soil with either your hands or a trowel, and walking over uneven terrain.Location/Time: Corn Creek Visitor Center, 8 am. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and get situated.
Clothing/Gear: Long sleeves, long pants, sturdy work or hiking shoes. Bring at least 2 liters of water, sunscreen, and a lunch/snacks. Shovels and gloves will be provided.
More Details: In-depth information, such as weather and project specifics, will be sent to those who RSVP 1 week before the project.
Questions: Check out our FAQ page or email Tyler@nevadawilderness.org.
RSVP is required to participate. Please RSVP HERE
- Mount Charleston Trail MaintenanceSpring Mountains National Recreation Area, Las Vegas, NV
Get 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; therefore, participants must be in good physical condition and aware of their physical abilities and 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: Wednesday, October 15th, 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 to 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!
Questions? Email · Rachael@nevadawilderness.org
- Gold Butte National Monument Habitat RestorationNeeds location
Leave 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.
