Nevada Conservation Volunteer

The Nevada Conservation Project is doing broad-ranging and important work in the Reno area. There will be plenty of time to enjoy this fantastic part of the world, as the schedule allows for periods of free time between project shifts, so you can get to see all the great sights.

Voluntary Work

Building and maintaining minimum impact trails and control erosion
You will learn the techniques of dry stone masonry, and use it to construct retaining walls, switchbacks, water bars, and riprap erosion control barriers.
Other responsibilities will include recreating tread surface to allow for proper trail run-off and also removing overgrown vegetation from the trails.

Other duties involve a variety of restoration practices, including:

Devalue illegal roads
Transplant native vegetation to the area
Plant restoration
Removal of non-native invasive plants and weeds
Transplanting of plant seedlings

Locations

Locations will change throughout the volunteer project. Project sites that you may visit include:

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Black Rock Desert
Ruby Mountain
Death Valley
South McCollough Wilderness Area
Lake Mead
Great Basin National Park
Cave Lake Recreational Area
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
City of Henderson
Jarbidge Mountains
Lake Tahoe

Accommodation and Meals

Whilst working on projects, volunteer groups will be camping overnight in the field. These camps may be set up out in the Nevada wilderness, or in designated camping grounds. Whilst camp life can be pretty basic, it helps to make good friends of companions who can get to know each other around the campfire, watching the glorious starry night skies, and enjoying the peace and quiet of the outback.

Your tents will be supplied along with cooking equipment. Food and will be provided each day. Meals will be cooked in the camp’s shared dining area. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Please note: To take part, you must be between 18 and 35 years old.

Programme Overview

Duration & Price: 6 weeks £599, 2-3 months £699

How to book and pay:
To book pay a deposit of £195, balance due 12 weeks before departure

What is included?
Orientation
Volunteer project
Accommodation & meals
£50 Phone Card
Activity Travel Insurance
Full support and assistance
Buddy list
24 hour support

What is not included?
Airport pickup
First nights accommodation
Flights
Personal items
Any extra excursions

Programme Summary:
This could be your chance to explore some of the region’s legendary national parks and enjoy some fantastic scenery, whilst helping conserve the natural environment.
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Programme dates: Please contact us for start dates.

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