RENO - For most, summer is a busy time and even with extreme temperatures, this year is no different. Northern Nevadans are embracing the heat and enjoying summertime through community events, outdoor sports, camping, boating, hiking, fishing, swimming and much more.
Among all of the fun being had, local recreationalists are stepping up to volunteer on stewardship projects with Friends of Nevada Wilderness and in doing so, are celebrating summer and wild Nevada by making a difference.
During the months of July and August, Friends will be teaming up with local volunteers out of Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, Lovelock and Reno in stewardship efforts to positively impact land in the Santa Rosa Ranger District, outside Paradise Valley.
The Santa Rosa Range is part of the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest and is full of areas to explore, animals to see, recreation opportunities and a wide array of native plant species.
During the spring many dedicated community members let their true colors shine by volunteering their time on multiple occasions to plant bitterbrush seedlings on burned areas in the Santa Rosas.
This summer, there is a shift in focus to a completely different project - fence removal. On the weekends of July 26-28 and Aug. 23-25, efforts will be made to help wildlife roam and live safely by removing old fence near the Mullinix Creek area of the Santa Rosa Range.
Last September, volunteers were able to pull more than two miles of fence in the same area and Friends of Nevada Wilderness is looking forward to continuing this project this summer partnering with the U.S. Forest Service and local community members.
Funding for these fence removing projects is provided through the National Forest Foundation, Matching Awards Program. There will be camping opportunities near the project site in Paradise Valley and Friends will be providing all volunteers with a hearty dinner Saturday night after the project.
If you're interested in volunteering for this project or future projects with Friends of Nevada Wilderness please contact Renee at renee@nevadawilderness.org, or call our office at (775) 324-7667.[[In-content Ad]]
