Help Restore the Desert!

Join us this fall for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in restoring native ecosystems and enhancing wildlife habitats! After the 2005 Duzak fire devastated nearly 300,000 acres, invasive grasses quickly took over the burn area, threatening local wildlife. In response, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) initiated a restoration project, focusing on planting native shrubs and wildflowers to reclaim the land.

Now, we invite you to be a part of this vital effort. Native plants provide crucial food and shelter for wildlife, offering relief from the scorching summer heat. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to lending a hand, this project offers a rewarding experience for everyone. Join us as we continue the journey of planting and nurturing these essential plants back into our ecosystem!

Information

Difficulty: Easy. 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.

What to wear/bring: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required; we will be walking through the desert, and you never know what critters you may brush up against. We will provide gloves and any tools and training necessary, but if you'd prefer to use your own gloves, you're more than welcome to do so. Be sure to bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle; we will provide extra water to refill throughout the day. Other forms of sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) are not required but are encouraged as there is no shade!

Date/Time: Saturday, November 9th from 9 am to 2 pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in. 

Driving/Travel: This project will be in the Mormon Mountains about 1.5 hours northeast of Las Vegas. 4WD is not required but the planting site will be accessed via several miles of dirt road driving. Exact worksite and driving directions will be provided closer to the project date to those who RSVP. Please, let us know if you will need a ride. There are a limited number of spots available in Friends trucks and carpools may be available. 

Further Details: In-depth information such as the worksite location, driving directions, weather, and project specifics will be sent to those who RSVP about 1 week before the project.

Contact Info: Please email any questions to [email protected]

RSVP is required to participate.

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 that project. We understand circumstances may arise where you need to cancel. So, if you’re no longer able to attend, please cancel your RSVP as soon as possible so another volunteer can join the project. You can cancel your RSVP through the cancellation link in your project confirmation email or by emailing [email protected].

For information on what to expect as a volunteer, visit our "Volunteer Info" page here.