Wilderness Weed Warriors (June 2nd)

 

Musk Thistle Your Time is Up

Join us for a Tuesday in Mount Rose Wilderness! We will meet at the Hunter Creek trailhead at 8 am on Tuesday, June 2nd, and hike to a location along Hunter Creek Trail as a group to remove the invasive musk thistle. 

This project focuses on removing musk thistle, a noxious weed that spreads aggressively and crowds out native plants. It thrives in disturbed areas like fire scars and can quickly take over if left unchecked. Because wildlife rarely grazes on it, musk thistle has a major advantage over native species, making early removal critical to protecting the landscape. By joining this effort, you’ll play a direct role in restoring habitat and giving native plants a better chance to recover. It’s hands-on, meaningful work that has an immediate and visible impact.

Beyond the work, it’s a great way to spend a summer morning outdoors. Expect fresh mountain air, beautiful scenery, and the satisfaction of making a difference alongside a great group of volunteers.

Come lend a hand, get outside, and help protect the health of this incredible ecosystem.

 

Check out these photos from a weed removal project last year.

Read more about Mount Rose Wilderness here!

 


Information:

Difficulty: Moderate See our difficulty rating here. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a semi-exercise routine. Most people who are physically active can participate at this level. 

Location: 
Hunter Creek Trail

Dates: Tuesday, June 2nd, 8am - 3pm

Travel: Meet at 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. Check out our suggested Packing List.

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

Questions?: Check out our FAQ page here or email owolff@nevadawilderness.org.

 

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].

 

When
June 02, 2026 at 8:00am - 3pm
Where
Hunter Creek Trailhead
Olivia Wolff · · (775) 324-7667
12 RSVPS
Brayden Wakefield Brandon Anderson Lisa Tilzey Christy Fruhwirth Jim Crompton Kim Lewis Karen McClenahan

Who's RSVPing

Brayden Wakefield
Brandon Anderson
Lisa Tilzey
Christy Fruhwirth
Jim Crompton
Kim Lewis
Karen McClenahan

Will you come?

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