UPCOMING EVENTS
Las Vegas Cultural Corridor Cleanup
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Join us for a special community cleanup of the Las Vegas Cultural Corridor on Wednesday, February 26th from 10:30am-1:30pm. We will be meeting at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum parking lot located at 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101.
It will be a busy morning of picking up trash, sweeping, and sprucing up this historical downtown Las Vegas cultural district from Bonanza Road to Washington Ave on Las Vegas Boulevard. Volunteers can also look forward to painting the base coat of the former Ukulele Lounge building in preparation for a new mural installation.
We will bring all the tools and supplies for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. In an effort to reduce waste, we will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen
US 95 Trail Cleanup starting at 23rd St
Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Marlin Ave & N 23rd St Las Vegas, NV 89101
Join us for a cleanup of the US 95 Trail on Saturday, February 29th from 9am-12pm. We will be starting at 23rd Street and Marlin Ave, near Downtown Las Vegas.
This urban trail runs adjacent to the freeway giving residents in the neighborhoods direct access to commercial hubs and recreational facilities.
All tools and supplies are provided for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. We will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Bring your friends and family! Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle
Duck Creek Trail Cleanup from Boulder Hwy to Stephanie St
Date: Saturday, March 07, 2020Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: 6390 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV 89122
Come outside with us for a cleanup of the Duck Creek Trail on Saturday, March 7th from 9am-12pm. We will be starting at Boulder Hwy and walking towards Stephanie St.
This urban trail stretches along the Duck Creek Wash between the Clark County Wetlands Park and Nellis Blvd. It serves as an important link to the trail system in the City of Henderson.
All tools and supplies are provided for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. We will have a water refill station available for you to use. Bring your friends and family!
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen
Las Vegas Wash Trail Cleanup (starting from Sandstone Ridge Park)
Date: Sunday, March 08, 2020Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: 1661 W Hammer Ln, North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Come out and help us beautify the Las Vegas Wash Trail on Sunday, March 8th from 9am-12pm.
We will be starting at Sandstone Ridge Park and picking up trash along a portion of this wide landscaped desert trail. The Las Vegas Wash Trail is a 14 mile off-street pedestrian and bicycle pathway that travels through North Las Vegas.
Bring your friends and family and spend the morning preserving one of your community outdoor spaces.
All tools and supplies are provided for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. We will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen
Grapevine Springs Park Cleanup
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2020Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Event Duration: 2 hours
Location: 5280 Palm Street, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Join us for a morning outdoors in partnership with REI at Grapevine Springs Park on Saturday, March 14th from 9am-11am.
We will be beautifying the park by picking up trash, sweeping the park pathways, cleaning up the playground and picnic areas, removing graffiti, and doing any painting that may be needed.
We will bring all the tools and supplies for the event. You just have to wear weather appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle, as we will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Sign up with your friends and family and let’s make it a fun morning!
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. The waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle
Alternative Spring Break 2020!
Start Date: Sunday, March 15, 2020Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Date: Friday, March 20, 2020
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pahranagat & Desert National Wildlife Refuges
Join Friends of Nevada Wilderness for our 9th Annual Alternative Spring Break!! This week of outdoor service and adventure is extremely rewarding and creates memories that last forever. The trip is free; all meals, gear, and transportation to project sites are provided. There is also no experience necessary – we’ll provide all of the gear and information that you’ll need. Help us restore habitats in the Desert and Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuges! We’re partnering with the US Fish & Wildlife Service to provide you with a unique experience during your spring break. This is a multi-day project with 5 nights of camping on the shore of Upper Pahranagat Lake, starting Sunday evening. Monday through Thursday, we’ll restore fragile desert habitat for bighorn sheep, desert tortoise, and southwestern willow flycatchers. In the evenings we’ll enjoy gourmet camp dinners, learn from local experts about our environment, hike to petroglyphs, and stargaze at Nevada’s dark skies. We’ll also have time to explore the areas that we’re working to protect. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about our local environment, experience cultural resources, and meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts. The trip is free! All meals, gear, and transportation to project sites are provided due to a generous grants from the Lincoln Dynamic Foundation and Southern Nevada Conservancy. We ask for a $50 deposit to confirm your commitment, which will be fully refunded when you join us for Alternative Spring Break. The deposit helps us accommodate as many people to participate as we can. We’ll send more information about the deposit and Alternative Spring Break once you RSVP.
River Mountains Loop Trail Cleanup (Starting at Mountain Lake Park)
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2020Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Mountain Lake Park, 1020 Golda Way, Henderson, NV 89011
It will be a great day to be outside and we invite you to join us, in partnership with the City of Henderson, on the River Mountains Loop Trail on Saturday, March 21st from 8:00am – 11:00pm. We will be meeting at the trail entrance from Mountain Lake Park at 1020 Golda Way, Henderson, NV 89011.
The River Mountains Loop Trail is a 34 mile desert landscaped trail that surrounds the River Mountains connecting Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Hoover Dam, Henderson, and the rest of the Las Vegas Valley. There are interpretative kiosks and wayside exhibits along the trail that explain the natural and cultural history of the area.
All the tools and supplies are provided for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. In an effort to reduce waste, we will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen
Las Vegas Wash Trail Cleanup from Stewart Ave to Bonanza Rd
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2020Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Event Duration: 2 hours
Location: 110 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89110
Spend a few hours with us at the Las Vegas Wash Trail Cleanup from Stewart Ave to Bonanza Rd on Sunday, March 22nd from 9am-11am. We will be meeting at 110 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89110. Parking is available at that address.
This long regional trail travels through North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, and Clark County. The Las Vegas Wash Trail is an important off-street pedestrian and bicycle pathway that provides access to outdoors spaces for many of the city’s residents.
Volunteers can look forward to picking up trash, sweeping, and enhancing this popular recreational trail.
We will bring all the tools and supplies for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. In an effort to reduce waste, we will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen
Lower Las Vegas Wash Trail Cleanup (Starting at Craig Ranch Park)
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: Craig Ranch Park, 628 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
We invite you to join us at our Lower Las Vegas Wash Trail Cleanup starting at Craig Ranch Park on Saturday, March 28th from 9am-12pm. We will be starting at the trailhead in the North of the park on Camino del Norte and E. Lone Mountain. Parking is available near the dog park and gardens.
The Lower Las Vegas Wash Trail is an important off-street pedestrian and bicycle pathway along the western tributary of the Las Vegas Wash. This long regional trail travels through North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, and Clark County.
It will be a busy morning of picking up trash, sweeping, and sprucing up this popular recreational trail. Volunteers can also look forward to pulling weeds and beautifying the native pollinator habitat.
We will bring all the tools and supplies for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. In an effort to reduce waste, we will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen
The Great Unconformity Earth Day Cleanup
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2020Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Duration: 3 hours
Location: The Great Unconformity, Las Vegas, NV 89156
Celebrate Earth Day with Get Outdoors Nevada, BLM, and REI on Saturday, April 25th from 9am-12pm at the Great Unconformity geological site.
We will be meeting at the top of E. Lake Mead Blvd just past Los Feliz Street, for an epic cleanup of this popular hiking spot. Join us for a free lunch after the cleanup!
Volunteers can look forward to beautifying and preserving this local geological gem by picking up trash around the trailhead. An Unconformity is a surface of rock that was exposed on the Earth’s surface and then covered by younger layers. This Unconformity represents missing intervals of the geologic record, like pages gone missing from a book. The Great Unconformity represents about 1.2 billion years, which is more than one fourth of the age of the Earth.
We will bring all the tools and supplies for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. In an effort to reduce waste, we will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Long-sleeve shirt, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen
Sunset Park Cleanup for Migratory Bird Day
Date: Saturday, May 09, 2020Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Event Duration: 2 hours
Location: Sunset Park, 2601 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Join us on World Migratory Bird Day in partnership with REI on Saturday, May 9th from 8am-10am for a community cleanup of Sunset Park. Plan on staying for a free lunch after the cleanup.
Volunteers can look forward to beautifying and preserving this local birding gem by picking up trash around the popular migratory bird spot. This day highlights the need to conserve migratory birds and protect their habitats. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by taking action against plastic pollution!
We will bring all the tools and supplies for the event. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, a wide brim hat, closed toe shoes, sun protection, and bring your reusable water bottle. In an effort to reduce plastic waste, we will have a water refill station available for you to use.
Event details will be confirmed by email a few days before the event.
Note to minors: If you’re under 18 years old and coming without an adult, you will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers will be emailed to registrants.
Suggested Clothing: Closed-toe shoes, Long pants, Wide-brim hatWhat to Bring: Water bottle, Sunscreen