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20 people are interested
Help eradicate the invasive buffelgrass and fountain grass in Saguaro National Park!
ORGANIZATION: Wilderness Volunteers
Please visit the new page to apply.
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20 people are interested
Project Description:
This week-long service project in Saguaro National Park (located in Tucson, AZ) will focus on removing invasive grasses by using digging tools such as picks, rock hammers, and rock bars. Invasive grasses fill in the open spaces in the Sonoran Desert, crowding out native plants and competing for nutrients, water, and sunshine, in addition to being a huge fire risk. You’ll be able to see areas that have been cleared by previous Wilderness Volunteers groups.
Dispersed tent camping.
Difficulty:
Strenuous. Pulling invasive grasses is very challenging.~4-mile RT daily hikes with 500' change.
Find out more by visiting our page: wildernessvolunteers.org.
More opportunities with Wilderness Volunteers
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Wilderness Volunteers
Location:
PO Box 22292, Flagstaff, AZ 86002, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to engage people in meaningful service that conserves and protects America’s wild places.
Description
Each year, our organization hosts 35-40 week-long stewardship projects across the U.S. in partnership with public land agencies like the National Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. We send out a group of 10-12 volunteers to work on a variety of projects from trail maintenance, campsite rehabilitation, erosion control, and removal of invasive species
All costs are covered, including food, with the exception of transportation to the project. Suitable for individuals or groups.
Check out our full lists of projects for the 2023 project season at the following link: wildernessvolunteers.org/projects.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Saguaro National Park EastTucson, AZ 85730
DATE POSTED
August 11, 2023
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- One week (Sunday to Saturday)