Rainbow Over Sheldon Refuge (photo by Darcy Shepard)
Monday, July 25, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Friday, July 01, 2011
Summer of Sheldon Part One
Over 30 volunteers came out to Badger Campground in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge to pull fence that was blocking antelope migratory routes and wildlife water access.
Friends of Nevada Wilderness teamed up with the Oregon Natural Desert Association to take out almost four miles of fence in five hours - most of the fence had five strands of wire - that's a total of 20 miles rolled and bundled!
After their hard work, the team was treated to bowls of Dutch oven Jambalaya, a hearty stew prepared by Sheena Britschgi.
Thanks again for all your hardwork - the antelope appreciate it!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Summer of Sheldon 2011
Friends of Nevada Wilderness is offering three opportunities to get out in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge and help Nevada's pronghorn antelope this summer! Our Sheldon Rendezvous has been so successful in the past, we've decided to triple it this year!
The Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 570,000 acres of high desert sagebrush-steppe ecosystem and boasts wandering herds of pronghorn antelope and scatterd bands of bighorn sheep along with a variety of bird and butterfly species.
Call 775 324-7667 to reserve your spot - space is limited, so call today!
June 24-26, 2011
July 22-24, 2011
August 26-18, 2011
Volunteers will be pulling barbed wire fence out that obstructs pronghorn antelope migratory routes and water access under the direction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. On Saturday evening, there will be a Dutch oven entree and volunteer potluck - Friends of Nevada Wilderness will provide the main dishes, just bring a side or dessert to share!
The Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 570,000 acres of high desert sagebrush-steppe ecosystem and boasts wandering herds of pronghorn antelope and scatterd bands of bighorn sheep along with a variety of bird and butterfly species.Call 775 324-7667 to reserve your spot - space is limited, so call today!
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Black Rock Rendezvous: Before and After Calico Mountains Route Rehab
Calico Mountains, May 2011
Before volunteers from the Black Rock Rendezvous begin work restoring the route (photo by Sheena Britschgi)
After the group finishes, no trace of the illegal route is left (Sheena Britschgi)
The hard workers!Monday, June 06, 2011
Black Rock Rendezvous: Before and After at Mormon Dan
Black Rock National Conservation Area, May 2011
Before volunteers with Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Friends of Black Rock-High Rock, Nevada Outdoor School and BLM staffers begin working (photo by Darcy Shepard)
Laying out the pieces (Darcy Shepard)
Teamwork! (Darcy Shepard)
Volunteer rake away traces of their footprints (Darcy Shepard)
After volunteers are done (Darcy Shepard)Monday, May 23, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Trail Maintenance: Before and After
Mt. Rose Wilderness, May 2011
Friends of Nevada Wilderness teamed up with the Forest Service to bring Dolly Chapman to lead a 3-day course in crosscut saw safety and skill, leading to B-level certification (photo by Darcy Shepard)
Students got in the field on the White's Creek Trail to remove a downed tree (Darcy Shepard)
After 45 minutes and two cuts, the team removes the obstructing portion (Darcy Shepard)
The cut part is rolled off to the downward side of the trail (Darcy Shepard)
The class with instructor Dolly Chapman (Darcy Shepard)Friday, May 06, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Restoration: Before and After
Cow Camp - Desert National Wildlife Refuge, April 2011
Before the team begins work, an illegal road threatens archaeological sites (photo by Kurt Kuznicki)
During the restoration process, 185 feet of roadway was restored (Kurt Kuznicki)
An additional 5,400 feet of track is cut off from the legal road and left to naturally remove itself (Kurt Kuznicki)
After the group finishes (Kurt Kuznicki)
Before the team begins work, an illegal road threatens archaeological sites (photo by Kurt Kuznicki)During the restoration process, 185 feet of roadway was restored (Kurt Kuznicki) An additional 5,400 feet of track is cut off from the legal road and left to naturally remove itself (Kurt Kuznicki)
After the group finishes (Kurt Kuznicki)Monday, April 04, 2011
This Is Nevada...
Capturing clouds as a storm rolls into the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (photo by Kelli Belmont)Thursday, March 31, 2011
Removal: Before and After
Desert National Wildlife Refuge, April 2011
Before the team takes down 2,920 feet of fence (photo by Darcy Shepard) 
The fence ran along a series of rocky ridges the team climbed to reach the site. The fence was approximately 2.5 miles from the cars with an elevation gain of 750 feet. (Darcy Shepard)
Equipment to remove the posts had to be hauled in, then the removed materials hiked back out (Kurt Kuznicki)
After the team cuts down the sheep wire, barbed wire, and pulls out the posts (Darcy Shepard)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
This Is Nevada...
Close-up of Joshua Tree in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge (photo by Darcy Shepard)Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Alternative Spring Break with Friends of Nevada Wilderness
Here's a taste of the work our awesome team of volunteers put in over Alternative Spring Break in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge! (all photos by Kurt Kuznicki)
Thanks again for all your hard work!!
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Before and After: Construction
Highland Ridge Wilderness, September 2008
Materials for the exclosure are laid out before the crew begins work (photo by Brian Beffort) 
After the team finishes the exclosure (Brian Beffort)
Materials for the exclosure are laid out before the crew begins work (photo by Brian Beffort)After the team finishes the exclosure (Brian Beffort)
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