UPCOMING EVENTS
GON Earth Day: Douglas A. Selby Park & Las Vegas Wash Trail Cleanup
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Douglas A. Selby Park and Trailhead: 1293 N Sandhill Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89110
Join Get Outdoors Nevada in coming together to make a difference in our community on Earth Day– Saturday, April 20th from 9 AM to 12 PM!
We will be doing a park and trail cleanup at Douglas A. Selby Park and the portion of Las Vegas Wash Trail that runs by the park.
We will be picking up trash and removing debris from the trail. And beautifying the park by doing some landscaping, cleaning up the picnic tables and playground equipment, and removing graffiti.
We will provide all supplies and drinking water! Just bring yourself, your friends, sunscreen, a hat, and wear closed-toe shoes.
NOTE TO MINORS: If you are under 18 years old and are coming without an adult, please let us know when signing up for this opportunity. We will provide you a waiver for your parent or guardian to sign ahead of time.
An email with the waiver, meeting spot and parking information will be sent out to all participants three days before the volunteer opportunity.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Sunscreen
NGSS Summer Workshops for Teachers
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2019Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Get Outdoors Nevada Office and Remote Training
Next Generation Science K-5 Summer Workshop.
Get Outdoors Nevada (GON) is recruiting educators to help create the next Meet Your Mojave NGSS Modules.
Workshop Dates: May 30th – 31st (in person), June 24th (remote), July 8th (remote), June 10th-11th (in person), July 29th (in person), and August 1st (final date).
Workshop Benefits: GON will provide trained staff, all materials, and field trip transportation to pilot the new module at no cost for the participants’ schools during the 2019-20 school year + $350 Stipend upon project completion.
Deadline to Apply: April 21st.
Space is limited! Each participating instructor will develop one NGSS-designed module, which includes three classroom lessons and one field trip, for the selected grade level.
Please email Shelly Kopinski at skopinski@getoutdoorsnevada.org with any questions.
Click REGISTER to apply!
Thank you to CCSD, CPD, and SNRPDP for their collaboration in preparing this workshop.
Deer Springs Park Cleanup w/City of North Las Vegas Councilman Scott Black
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Event Duration: 2 hours
Location: 6550 Aviary Way, Las Vegas, NV 89131
Join Get Outdoors Nevada and City of North Las Vegas Councilman Scott Black in cleaning up Deer Springs Park.
The cleanup will be Saturday, April 27th from 9AM to 11AM. We will be raking, picking up trash, and cleaning up picnic areas and playground equipment!
We will provide all the supplies, all you have to do is wear an outfit you wouldn’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes.
MINORS: Minors coming unaccompanied by an adult will need to bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. The waiver will be emailed a couple of days before the event.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen
Las Vegas Wash Trail Cleanup (starting at Sandstone Ridge Park)
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2019Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: 1661 W Hammer Ln, North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Join Get Outdoors Nevada in exploring and cleaning up Las Vegas Wash Trail starting at Sandstone Ridge Park on Sunday, April 28th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
Be prepared with closed-toe, walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. We will bring the rest! We will provide all supplies and water.
Register and bring your friends and family, as we explore this trail together.
NOTE TO MINORS: If you are under 18 years old and are coming without an adult, you will need to bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. We will provide the waiver ahead of time.
An email with the waiver and further meet up and parking instructions will be sent out to all participants in the days leading up to the event.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Sunscreen
Griffith Peak Trail Rebuild, Part 1!
Start Date: Thursday, May 02, 2019Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Date: Sunday, May 05, 2019
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mt. Charleston Wilderness
Help reroute a washed away section of Griffith Peak Trail!
Friends of Nevada Wilderness is leading volunteer trail crews that will rebuild the Griffith Peak Trail this summer – and we need your help! Sleep under the stars, breathe in the mountain air, experience Mt. Charleston Wilderness up close, and appreciate trails in a new way. Building trail side-by-side with other outdoors lovers is a fun and immensely rewarding way to give back to the places you love. Griffith Peak Trail has been closed since being damaged by wildfire in 2013. Lace up your boots and join us!
For this project, we’ll car camp along Harris Springs Road. Each day we’ll access Griffith Peak Trail from the trailhead at the end of Harris Springs Rd. Trailwork will consist of rerouting sections of the trail that have washed away, clearing aspen saplings from the trail, and cutting trail tread. Rebuilding Griffith Peak Trail will bring outdoor adventures to others for years to come!
Difficulty Level: Challenging – This project involves daily hikes of up to 6 miles at elevations of 8,000 – 9,000 ft, while carrying tools and all of your gear for the day. Participants need to be of a general fitness level to move at a pace that will allow the group to reach trailwork sites by a set time. This trip will be physically challenging and there will be minimal options for easier work.
About the Trail – Located in Mt. Charleston Wilderness, 5.6 mile Griffith Peak Trail has been closed since being decimated by the Carpenter One fire and successive flooding in 2013. The trail is currently under an array of logs and, in some places, non-existent. Before wildfire, the trail provided a quieter alternative to South Loop Trail and offered views of the back of Red Rock Canyon. Reopening Griffith Peak Trail will give hikers additional access to alpine Bristlecone Pine forests, Griffith Peak (11,059 ft), and Charleston Peak (11,916 ft). We’ll be approaching Griffith Peak Trail from Harris Canyon.
About the Trailwork – This project doesn’t require any prior trailwork experience. You’ll receive a safety and training session before working, including proper techniques and tool use. We typically leave camp at 8 am and return by 4 pm. Be prepared be away from camp all day by carrying a day pack with lunch and at least 3 liters of water. We’ll be on the trail Thursday – Sunday. We hope you can join us for the whole hitch, but you can also come for as little as two days.
What You’ll Need – Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt are required for this project. You’ll need a day pack and the capacity to carry at least 3 liters of water. You’re responsible for your own camping gear and snacks as well as transportation to and from the project. Getting to camp and the trailhead requires a high clearance vehicle. We’ll have some seats available in our truck if you need to catch a ride and can join for all four days.
What We’ll Have – We’ll provide tools, gloves, and hard hats. We’ll have group camp gear, including ample water and cooking gear such as stoves and tables. We’ll be making dinner for everyone at night, have a breakfast bar and coffee in the mornings, as well as basic sandwich fixings so you can make lunch for the day.
Camp – We’ll be car camping along Harris Springs Road at about 6,000 ft. elevation. Pack your camping gear however you’d like because you won’t need to backpack it up the trail.
Get Outdoors Nevada Day: Friday Setup
Date: Friday, May 03, 2019Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Wilbur Square, 465 Nevada Way, Boulder City NV 89005
Volunteer with Get Outdoors Nevada Days!
Get Outdoors Nevada proudly presents the 5th Get Outdoors Nevada Day ~ a free, fun, family-friendly event highlighting all Nevada has to offer in recreational activities, education, volunteering, tourism and local businesses.
For the 2019 edition, we’ll be joining the Boulder City Spring Jamboree. Come find us in the Park at Wilbur Square!
Volunteering for Friday Setup will be from 12 PM to 3 PM on Friday, May 3rd at Wilbur Square in Boulder City.
You will be helping us set up tents, guide vendors, unload equipment, and anything else we may need to set up a wonderful exhibit. We will provide you with a volunteer t-shirt, so make sure to let us know your size (Small to XL available). Come ready to be outdoors: wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and sun protection.
MINORS: If you are over 13 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver that we will email to you a week before the volunteer opportunity.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Wide-brim hat
Get Outdoors Nevada Day: Saturday Event
Date: Saturday, May 04, 2019Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Wilbur Square, 465 Nevada Way, Boulder City NV 89005
Volunteer with Get Outdoors Nevada Days!
Get Outdoors Nevada proudly presents the 5th Get Outdoors Nevada Day ~ a free, fun, family-friendly event highlighting all Nevada has to offer in recreational activities, education, volunteering, tourism and local businesses.
For the 2019 edition, we’ll be joining the Boulder City Spring Jamboree. Come find us in the Park at Wilbur Square!
Volunteering for Saturday’s event will be from 10 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, May 4th at Wilbur Square in Boulder City.
You will be helping us guide the outdoor expo vendors and non-profit partners breaks, supply water, and anything else we may need to set up a wonderful exhibit. We will provide you with a volunteer t-shirt, so make sure to let us know your size (Small to XL available). Come ready to be outdoors: wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and sun protection.
MINORS: If you are over 13 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver that we will email to you a week before the volunteer opportunity.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle
Get Outdoors Nevada Day: Saturday Takedown
Date: Saturday, May 04, 2019Time: 3:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event Duration: 2 hours
Location: Wilbur Square, 465 Nevada Way, Boulder City NV 89005
Volunteer with us for Get Outdoors Nevada Days!
Get Outdoors Nevada proudly presents the 5th Get Outdoors Nevada Day ~ a free, fun, family-friendly event highlighting all Nevada has to offer in recreational activities, education, volunteering, tourism and local businesses.
For the 2019 edition, we’ll be joining the Boulder City Spring Jamboree. Come find us in the Park at Wilbur Square!
Volunteering for Saturday’s Takedown will be from 3 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, May 4th at Wilbur Square in Boulder City.
You will be helping us wrap-up day one of Get Outdoors Nevada Day and duties will include helping cover exhibit areas, some trash picking, and anything else that may arise. We will provide you with a volunteer t-shirt, so make sure to let us know your size (Small to XL available). Come ready to be outdoors: wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and sun protection.
MINORS: If you are over 13 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver that we will email to you a week before the volunteer opportunity.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle
Get Outdoors Nevada Day: Sunday Event
Date: Sunday, May 05, 2019Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Wilbur Square, 465 Nevada Way, Boulder City NV 89005
Volunteer with Get Outdoors Nevada Days!
Get Outdoors Nevada proudly presents the 5th Get Outdoors Nevada Day ~ a free, fun, family-friendly event highlighting all Nevada has to offer in recreational activities, education, volunteering, tourism and local businesses.
For the 2019 edition, we’ll be joining the Boulder City Spring Jamboree. Come find us in the Park at Wilbur Square!
Volunteering for Sunday’s event will be from 10 AM to 1 PM on Sunday, May 5th at Wilbur Square in Boulder City.
You will be helping us guide the outdoor expo vendors and non-profit partners breaks, supply water, and anything else we may need to set up a wonderful exhibit. We will provide you with a volunteer t-shirt, so make sure to let us know your size (Small to XL available). Come ready to be outdoors: wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and sun protection.
MINORS: If you are over 13 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver that we will email to you a week before the volunteer opportunity.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle
Get Outdoors Nevada Day: Sunday Takedown
Date: Sunday, May 05, 2019Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Wilbur Square, 465 Nevada Way, Boulder City NV 89005
Volunteer with us for Get Outdoors Nevada Days!
Get Outdoors Nevada proudly presents the 5th Get Outdoors Nevada Day ~ a free, fun, family-friendly event highlighting all Nevada has to offer in recreational activities, education, volunteering, tourism and local businesses.
For the 2019 edition, we’ll be joining the Boulder City Spring Jamboree. Come find us in the Park at Wilbur Square!
Volunteering for Sunday’s Takedown will be from 3 PM to 6 PM on Sunday, May 5th at Wilbur Square in Boulder City.
You will be helping us wrap-up day one of Get Outdoors Nevada Day and duties will include helping cover exhibit areas, some trash picking, and anything else that may arise. We will provide you with a volunteer t-shirt, so make sure to let us know your size (Small to XL available). Come ready to be outdoors: wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and sun protection.
MINORS: If you are over 13 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver that we will email to you a week before the volunteer opportunity.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle
Griffith Peak Trail Rebuild, Part 2!
Start Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Date: Sunday, May 19, 2019
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mt. Charleston Wilderness
Join as we restore fire damage and access to Griffith Peak Trail!
Friends of Nevada Wilderness is leading volunteer trail crews that will rebuild the Griffith Peak Trail this summer – and we need your help! Sleep under the stars, breathe in the mountain air, experience Mt. Charleston Wilderness up close, and appreciate trails in a new way. Building trail side-by-side with other outdoors lovers is a fun and immensely rewarding way to give back to the places you love. Griffith Peak Trail has been closed since being damaged by wildfire in 2013. Lace up your boots and join us!
For this project, we’ll car camp along Harris Springs Road. Each day we’ll access Griffith Peak Trail from the trailhead at the end of Harris Springs Rd. Trailwork will consist of rerouting sections of the trail that have washed away, clearing aspen saplings from the trail, and cutting trail tread. Rebuilding Griffith Peak Trail will bring outdoor adventures to others for years to come!
Difficulty Level: Challenging – This project involves daily hikes of up to 6 miles at elevations of 8,000 – 9,000 ft, while carrying tools and all of your gear for the day. Participants need to be of a general fitness level to move at a pace that will allow the group to reach trailwork sites by a set time. This trip will be physically challenging and there will be minimal options for easier work.
About the Trail – Located in Mt. Charleston Wilderness, 5.6 mile Griffith Peak Trail has been closed since being decimated by the Carpenter One fire and successive flooding in 2013. The trail is currently under an array of logs and, in some places, non-existent. Before wildfire, the trail provided a quieter alternative to South Loop Trail and offered views of the back of Red Rock Canyon. Reopening Griffith Peak Trail will give hikers additional access to alpine Bristlecone Pine forests, Griffith Peak (11,059 ft), and Charleston Peak (11,916 ft). We’ll be approaching Griffith Peak Trail from Harris Canyon.
About the Trailwork – This project doesn’t require any prior trailwork experience. You’ll receive a safety and training session before working, including proper techniques and tool use. We typically leave camp at 8 am and return by 4 pm. Be prepared be away from camp all day by carrying a day pack with lunch and at least 3 liters of water. We’ll be on the trail Thursday – Sunday. We hope you can join us for the whole hitch, but you can also come for as little as two days.
What You’ll Need – Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt are required for this project. You’ll need a day pack and the capacity to carry at least 3 liters of water. You’re responsible for your own camping gear and snacks as well as transportation to and from the project. Getting to camp and the trailhead requires a high clearance vehicle. We’ll have some seats available in our truck if you need to catch a ride and can join for all four days.
What We’ll Have – We’ll provide tools, gloves, and hard hats. We’ll have group camp gear, including ample water and cooking gear such as stoves and tables. We’ll be making dinner for everyone at night, have a breakfast bar and coffee in the mornings, as well as basic sandwich fixings so you can make lunch for the day.
Camp – We’ll be camping along Harris Springs Road at about 6,000 ft. elevation. Pack your camping gear however you’d like because you won’t need to backpack it up the trail.