**Project Canceled**

Leap Into Action For Endangered Species!

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.  

To support the resilience of these amphibians, we'll be helping clean up organic matter, repairing any downed fencing, and expanding potential breeding areas. This is an incredible way to give back to wildlife and YOUR Public Lands. 

Check out photos from 2023 & 2024 Gold Butte Habitat Restorations. 

Information

Difficulty: 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 to some people; participants need to be in good physical condition and aware of their physical abilities and limits before joining this project. The project will involve a variety of tasks, including: a very steep hike down to the site, hiking with tools and buckets, digging, cutting vegetation, and the possibility of getting wet and muddy.

Travel: We will be leaving Las Vegas at noon on Thursday, October 23rd, and returning Sunday, October 26th, in the afternoon. The road to the campsite is quite rough and rugged. A 4WD/AWD high-clearance vehicle is required. A limited number of spots are available in Friends trucks to transport volunteers and are first-come,first-served. 

Dates: Thursday October 23rd, 2025 - Sunday October 26th, 2025 

Food: Breakfast and coffee are provided on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning, and a big group dinner (with dessert) is provided on Friday and Saturday night! Volunteers are responsible for their dinner on Thursday night as well as lunches and snacks. We will have plenty of water available for refilling your bottles. 

Gear/Clothing: Long sleeves, long pants, sturdy work boots or hiking shoes, comfy clothes for camp. *You may get wet working in the spring, a towel and water shoes or waders are also recommended.* Camping equipment: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, utensils, plates, camping chair, etc. We have some camping gear available for loan by request. Please review our Suggested Packing List  

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

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 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].