Volunteer!
As a Friends of Black Rock volunteer you are an integral part of the future health of Black Rock Desert and High Rock Canyon – Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area.
Conservation projects are a great way to explore, connect with new and old friends, and give back in a safe zone with our stewardship team. Volunteering is the perfect excuse to head out into some of Nevada’s most spectacular back-country you might not otherwise see.
Our events in Reno are a great way to meet new people and to get to know Friends better, too.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Field Team Volunteers
When: July – October 2020
Where: Meet at the 200 Transfer Rd., Gerlach, NV, 89412, then travel to sites within the National Conservation Area.
National Public Lands Day in the Black Rock Desert Sept. 26th, blackrockdesert.org/national-public-lands-day-2020/
- Monitoring – sites are full of campers? relatively little use? types of recreation?
- Outreach – provide feedback to help FBRHR determine most effective messaging for social media and outreach through email and posters.
- Clean up and Restoration – note ‘shovel ready’ projects and work to restore sites – setting a citizen driven tone for responsible use in the Black Rock Desert, outside permitted events.
To fill out our Questionnaire, click here, or contact volunteer@blackrockdesert.org
Fly Ranch Volunteers
When: On going *POSTPONED* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Where: Fly Ranch and FBRHR Visitor Center Store and in the field.
In respect of public health and safety, Fly Ranch is closed to the public and Docent led Nature Walks have been postponed.
- Help guide people through Fly Ranch by being a Support Docent or a Lead Docent
- Help out and interact with visitors in our Visitor Center Store
- Have opportunities to become Leave No Trace Trainers and Wilderness First Aid Certified!
To fill out our Questionnaire, click here, or contact volunteer@blackrockdesert.org
May 22 – 25, 2020
Virtual Black Rock Rendezvous
Where: online / tba
When: May 22-25
Contact us at volunteer@blackrockdesert.
June 5 – 7, 2020
National Trails Day
Where: Gerlach/Black Rock Desert
When: June 5 – 7
Contact us at volunteer@blackrockdesert.
June 20 – 21
Trego Hot Springs Father’s Day Clean-Up
Where: Black Rock Desert
When: June 20 – 21
Contact us at volunteer@blackrockdesert.
August 7 – 9, 2020
Perseid Meteor Campout
Where: Black Rock Point Campsite. GPS Coordinates TBD.
When: August 7 – 9
September 19 – 20
End of Season Trego Hot Spring Clean Up
Where: Trego Hot Springs
When: September 19-20
Contact us at volunteer@blackrockdesert.
September 25 – 27, 2020
National Public Lands Day
Where: TBD
When: September 25 – 27
Join us as we partner with Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Nevada Outdoor School, and the BLM – Nevada for a fun weekend of camping and volunteering.
October, 2020
Dates TBA
Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Downtown Reno
Citizen Science Projects
When: On going at any time
Where: Various locations throughout the region
- Become a citizen scientist!
- Stop by the office for information on collecting data with EddMaps West (invasive weeds), Stories in the Snow (snow crystal photography), iNaturalist (plant & animal surveys) and other programs you can use during your trip.
- Your data goes to the Nevada Department of Agriculture, DRI, and other local scientists and researchers. Be part of a project!
Note: Group training sessions available at our large group camp outs.
For more information, click here, or please contact our Conservation Project and Outreach Coordinator at volunteer@blackrockdesert.org