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Working to Keep Nevada Forever Wild Friends of Nevada Wilderness has been successful in protecting over 3 million acres of Nevada wilderness. Getting wilderness designated is the first step toward long-term protection of these special areas but it's not enough. Our wild lands need help to heal from past uses and abuses.
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 Explore wild Nevada as a wilderness steward Events, Trips & Trainings 7/24/2009 Ely District BLM Restoration Project
8/7/2009 Route restoration project
8/7/2009 North Black Rock Range Restoration Project
8/21/2009 Route restoration project
8/21/2009 Alder Creek WSA restoration project
9/18/2009 National Public Lands Day
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Something to Ponder
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Breaking News Thank you volunteers – you rock! Over 60 volunteers gathered in the beautiful Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge for the 1st Annual Sheldon Rendezvous, June 19-21. Splitting into 9 work parties including the kid’s crew, volunteers pulled down and removed about 10 miles of barbwire fence making it safer for pronghorn and other wildlife to migrate across the Sheldon Refuge. Volunteers also walked about 15 miles of the refuge’s east boundary placing metal refuge signs every ¼ mile. The protective fence around Murdock Spring was totally rebuilt by dedicated volunteers to help improve water quality and encourage the damaged riparian area to heal. Kids pulled invasive weeds in the campground and then enjoyed a fun nature hike.
A big thanks to the staff from the Sheldon, Hart Mountain and Stillwater Refuges for their leadership on each of the work teams.
We were honored by having renowned pronghorn biologist Jim Yoakum celebrate his 83rd birthday with the group. Jim first came to the Sheldon in 1954 and has been a strong voice for protecting pronghorns ever since.
One of the most exciting parts of the Sheldon Rendezvous was the diversity of the volunteers all working towards a common goal of protecting the Sheldon Refuge. We had volunteers from ages 3 to 83; from big cities to rural ranch hands, from sportsmen to Congressional staff, students to retired professionals all appreciating the beauty and wildness of the Sheldon. Wild Nevada photography exhibit A big "Thank You" goes out to Mark Hammon and the Truckee River Gallery (11 North Sierra St. #100, Reno (775) 324-1105) for helping us celebrate the beauty of wild Nevada by hosting Friends' breathtaking exhibit of wildland photos. Friends wants to recognize Mark for being so accommodating and helpful in making this exhibit a reality. It would not have happened without his strong interest and enthusiasm. Thank you, Mark. Please consider the Truckee River Gallery when looking for that perfect piece of art for your home or business. * * * This special showing has concluded, but don't dispair if you missed it. Soon, a similar hanging will grace the walls of Peg's Glorified Ham & Eggs --- where great dining in the presence of awesome art will be on the menu. 2010 Wild Nevada calendar — Call for photos Amateur and professional nature photographers invited — to submit Nevada wildland photos for Friends of Nevada Wilderness' 2010 Wild Nevada calendar. Our perennial-favorite annual calendar is a great way to get additional exposure of your name and work. Join these and other Wild Nevada photographers:
Free! A colorful and informative booklet about Nevada's wilderness. Order by sending an email request with your mailing address and we'll pop one in the mail to you! Request the free booklet...
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Cattle grazing was retired from the Sheldon Refuge in 1994, yet hundreds of
miles of barbed-wire fence remain, endangering wildlife and people. During the 2009
Sheldon Rendezvous, volunteers worked with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to remove
more than 10 miles of fence. 
