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Our Mission
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The Friends of Black Rock High Rock is a 501(c)(3) organization which helps manage the resources of the Black Rock Desert region and educates the public to foster stewardship and preserve its unique character.
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Well, we just finished up a big Fourth of July weekend out here in the Black Rock! We saw many diverse user groups and things remained safe and sane throughout the course of the weekend. Thanks and kudos to Nevada Outdoor School, who sent a group out here for their Pahute Peak Rehabilitation / Restoration.
We like to extend a warm welcome to our newest board member, Debbie "Sam" Smith and look forward to her help in inspiring volunteers and connecting the Reno area with our mission.
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This Weekend: Guru Road Restoration
 Head on up this weekend, July 12 - 13 and join us in preserving Guru Road (aka Doobie Lane), an interactive rock art experience built by Dewayne "Doobie" Williams. Metric, Crow and Friends will be maintaining this uniquely Nevadan site with projects such as replacing a large arrow near the "Big Medicine" tipi, and recovering carved rocks from a massive rock slide. Lunch and cold drinks will be provided on Saturday. Guru Road is 2 miles north of Gerlach-- take the right fork heading north on Rte. 34 and keep an eye out for it on the left. Meet us out there around 8 am, and RSVP if you plan to attend. Free camping for volunteers is available at the beautiful Iveson Ranch in nearby Hualapai Valley. Enjoy shady grounds, picnic area and a bit of the old west with host and Board Member Jeff "JB" Barker.
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Upcoming Events
Start making your plans now for the Annual Perseids Meteor Shower Camp Out in August. This year's extended event finds us camping from the shower's peak on the 11 through a partial eclipse of the moon on the 16th.
July 12 - 13 Guru Road Restoration
July 18 - 20 Mavericks 2008 International Civilian Space Competition
July 26 - 27 Emigrant Experience Tour w/ host Chuck Dodd
August 1-3 North Black Rock Range Restoration
August 2-3 Emigrant Experience Tour w/ host Chuck Dodd (2nd leg)
August 7 First Thursday, Nevada Museum of Art, Reno
August 9 Lake of the Sky Festival, Tahoe Vista, CA
August 12-17 Perseids Meteor Shower Campout in deep playa
This is just a taste. Get all the details by visiting our calendar.
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Help Friends at the VCT! It's more fun than you think to meet people in the Visitor Contact Trailer just outside of Gerlach. We'll even get you 50 cents a mile for your travel from Reno. If you have some working knowledge of the Black Rock Desert and are prepared to camp for a night or two, then come on up! Check our calendar and combine your visit with another event. If you don't want to camp, we can help you find you a place in town to stay. You also get the T-shirt and the patch-- or volunteer for a total 20 hours over the summer, and we'll get you the limited edition Friends of Black Rock hoodie.
Shifts run Fri. - Sun., 10 - 4, but it's flexible. Kick it in the shade, and chat it up with Friends staff, locals and folks from near and far.
C'mon, you know you love it here, and the Friends of Black Rock needs your help. Sign up for a shift, or contact us for more information. |
Call for Articles
Do you have a story that is of interest to Friends members? We're looking for stories that inspire stewardship, are newsworthy, are of historical, ecological or geological interest, or tell about your personal or user group experiences in the NCA. Submit up to 250 words with photo and caption if available to margie@blackrockdesert.org by July 15, 2008 or call 530-581-2620 for more information.
Photo Contest
Do you have a stellar photo that deserves recognition? The Friends of Black Rock / High Rock will be producing our first-ever calendar for 2009 and we're seeking 14 spectacular images of the NCA and surrounding areas. The winning shot will grace the cover and the winner will receive a Black Hoodie and a lifetime membership.
We're seeking images that are unique and demonstrate the diversity of landforms, habitats and uses within the region. Submit entries for consideration by August 1 to margie@blackrockdesert.org or call 530-581-2620.
Don't forget, you can also submit relevant events to our online calendar.
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The Friends of Black Rock / High Rock
Where the Pavement Ends, the Experience Begins. Protect. Respect. Survive.
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