Sawmill Fence Removal Pt. 2

Ready to challenge yourself and help wildlife? Let's go pull some fence! Join us on October 20th in the Spring Mountains for the second of two days dedicated to removing a dilapidated fence surrounding a spring complex. This fence, originally built to keep livestock out of the springs, has become unnecessary and fallen into disrepair. Removing old, broken-down barbed wire fences like this one is crucial for wildlife because they can cause injuries or fatalities to animals that get entangled in the sharp wires. Additionally, old fences fragment habitats, hindering wildlife movement and access to food and water, which causes stress and negatively impacts the overall health of wildlife populations. 

The work will include removing old barbed wire fence and metal posts, rolling up the wire, and hiking it about 0.25 miles to load in a trailer. Fence removal is a fun and rewarding project in which you can literally see the impact you are making on the landscape. No prior experience is necessary. Volunteers are essential in this effort—come help make a difference!

Information

Difficulty: Challenging See our difficulty rating here. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a regular exercise routine. This project may be physically challenging to some people, participants need to be in good physical condition and aware of their physical abilities and limits before joining this project. We will be hiking to the fence site and walking through thick vegetation, in a large spring complex, with varied elevation levels. 

What to wear/bring: Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. A small day pack to carry food/snacks/water/anything else you may need (like hat, rain jacket, sunglasses etc.). Please bring snacks and lunch, and the ability to carry at least 3 liters of water. We will have water to refill your vessel. FNW will provide gloves, eye protection, hard hats, tools, and all necessary training. 

Date/Time: Sunday, October 20th at 9 am. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and get situated.

Location/Driving: Parking is limited at the work site, so we will meet at a nearby location and shuttle to the worksite for the day. Meet up location will be shared with those who volunteer about a week before the project. 

Further Details: Closer to the time of the project, we will be sending out information regarding project location, weather, itinerary, driving directions, etc. 

Questions?: Check out our FAQ page or email [email protected]

Want to bring a friend? All participants must RSVP individually (even partners, spouses, children, etc). Please send them this link and tell them to sign up: https://www.nevadawilderness.org/sawmill_fence_removal_pt_2

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 online 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].