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We need friendly faces to help with outreach events around northwest Nevada! If you like talking to people, are passionate about wilderness and dark skies, and are looking to get involved closer to town, look no further. Those who register on this page will be notified as soon as possible before an outreach event. At that point, you can let us know if you are available. 

Primary Topics for Outreach:

• Save Starry Skies! 
  • Promote the value of dark skies, talk about dark sky areas folks can visit across the state, and promote our 'Save Starry Skies' License Plate
• Volunteer Recruitment
  • Encourage folks to sign up for a volunteer project, talk to them about upcoming opportunities, and answer questions about the volunteer experience. 
• Public Lands Protection
  • Discuss current threats to public lands in Nevada, encourage civic participation, and inspire fellow citizens. 

Facts About Outreach Volunteering:

• We are not setting specific dates at this time. Those who register on this page will be notified as soon as possible about volunteer opportunities at outreach events. At that point, you can let us know if you are available. 
• Spots are limited for each event.
• Opportunities may include working alongside an FNW staff member, with another volunteer, or on your own. If you sign up for an event without an FNW staff member, you will meet at the office before the event to get the necessary supplies and training. After the event, volunteers will coordinate a time to return the supplies to the northern Nevada FNW office in Sparks. 
• Events are mainly in the Reno/Sparks area, but there may be others in the region.
• While at events, outreach volunteers represent Friends of Nevada Wilderness and must treat everyone with respect, maintain FNW's reputation as credible and trustworthy, and generally behave in a way that reflects well on the FNW community as a whole. 
• Volunteers must be able to physically help set up the table, pop-up shelter, and stand on their feet for periods of time while talking to event attendees.

Join us in Restoring Mount Rose Wilderness! 

In Spring 2026, volunteers will work hard to remove invasive musk thistle from Mount Rose Wilderness! This fall, we will head into Mount Rose Wilderness to spread native seeds in these recovering riparian areas and help bring back native plants. We will hike bags of seeds from native grasses and pollinator-friendly plants, spread them across the meadows by hand, and then let nature take them from there. These are fun projects that usually only take half a day to complete, but can make a huge difference in the ongoing restoration efforts. 

Photos from the 2025 Seed Spreading Projects in Mount Rose

Check out more information on Mount Rose Wilderness

Information:

Timing: Seeds are the most successful if spread right before snow or rain, so therefore, we are not setting specific dates at this time. Our timeframe is Late October through mid-December. Those who register on this page will be notified as soon as possible before we head out (about a week's notice). At that point, you can let us know if you are available to join us. Spots will be limited on those projects. 

Difficulty: Moderate - See our difficulty rating scale here. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a semi-exercise routing. Most people who are physically active can participate at this level. The project involves hiking 2-6 miles, partially off-trail, creek crossings, steep hills up and down. We will carry no more than 10 lbs of seed each. These projects may not be appropriate for children under 12 years of age. 

Location: Hunter Creek Trailhead

Gear/Clothing: 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. 

RSVP/Registration: If you are interested in joining us, please register below. We will contact you as soon as possible before a re-seeding project (about a week's notice). Because this is weather-dependent, flexibility in scheduling is necessary, thanks for your understanding. 

Questions?: Check out our FAQ page or email [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 other volunteers can join the project. You can cancel your RSVP through the cancellation link in your project confirmation email or by emailing [email protected].

PLEASE NOTE: We are not setting specific dates at this time. Seeds are most successful if spread right before snow or rain, so therefore flexibility in scheduling is necessary.

We need your help to make our 2026 Wilderness Wingding successful! 

Our annual Wilderness Wingding volunteer appreciation party will be held on Friday, December 4th, at the Wilbur D. May Center. We need your help to personally thank each of our volunteers and partners. We could not accomplish our work without the hundreds of dedicated volunteers who join us on stewardship projects across the state. 

Volunteering at the Wingding is a fun way to participate in the event and support our stewardship program. We have all kinds of jobs to fit your unique skills, and we need passionate people to help! 

Volunteer shifts will begin at 4 p.m., and the party will start at 5:30 p.m. Shifts typically last no more than half of the event. Thank you so much for your interest in helping to make this party a success!

Volunteer Shifts Available - please email [email protected] and let her know if you have a preference for one of these jobs. There are limited shifts available for each. 

Set-up: 4:00 - 5:30 (unload trucks, put up tables & chairs, set up decorations, set up silent auction and raffle areas, etc)

Bar and/or food: 5:00 - 9:00 (multiple shifts available, prep area for the party, serve guests food or drinks, chat with folks, maintain food & safety precautions, restock items, etc) 

Greeting table: 5:00 - 9:00 (multiple shifts available, welcome guests, take donations, encourage folks to become FNW members, answer questions about the organization)

Raffle/Silent Auction: 5:00 - 9:00 (multiple shifts available, sell raffle tickets, monitor silent auction, answer questions, help draw raffle tickets, help distribute prizes to winners)

Take-Down: 8:45 - 10:00 (put away tables and chairs, sweep, pack up decorations, load items into trucks, be forever regarded as a hero to FNW staff) 

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the RSVP page for attending the party. This page is for signing up to volunteer at the party. You can RSVP for the party here. 

Join us for our annual Volunteer and Supporter Appreciation Celebration 

Friends of Nevada Wilderness volunteers, donors, and partners spend all year caring for America’s public lands in Nevada. This is our chance as a community to say thank you and celebrate their contributions! Please join us for a night filled with merriment, a light dinner, refreshments, great raffle prizes, and a silent auction. You can check out photos from last year's Wingding here! See event information below:

The 2026 Pat Bruce Wilderness Wingding

Friday, December 4th, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm 

Wilbur D. May Center

at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Enter and Exit from Sierra Street

Awards and recognition will take place between 7:00 and 8:00 pm

This event is free and open to the public, with a $20 suggested donation. Come celebrate Nevada’s wilderness champions! We hope to see you at the 2026 Pat Bruce Wilderness Wingding. Nevada’s Premier Conservation Celebration!

Please RSVP Below