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9 people are interested
Be a Canyon Keeper! Monitor sensitive cultural resources at Sloan Canyon NCA
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF SLOAN CANYON
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9 people are interested
The Canyon Keepers program offers concerned citizens a way to help protect the at-risk cultural heritage resources at Sloan Canyon NCA's Petroglyph Gallery area. Canyon Keepers create a presence on a regular basis at Petroglyph Canyon during high peak visitation hours to prevent vandalism and unwanted social trails that degrade the hill side and threaten the rock art that populates the area .
As a Canyon Keeper you would hike to and monitor the Petroglyph Gallery for two to four hours at a time on the weekends and during high peak visitation hours throughout the week. You'll be trained on the cultural, biological and geologic history of the area allowing you to answer questions about the rock art and encourage visitors to stay in the wash to view the petroglyphs. A key part of this duty will be Observing and reporting any illegal activities you witness on the proper trail monitor report form. Report will be submitted to the volunteer coordinator within 48 hours of the hike and monitoring.
Duties:
- The volunteer will hike to the petroglyph gallery and stand or sit and monitor the other visitors to ensure that they do not touch the petroglyphs or climb up the side of the hill to view the petroglyphs
- The hike leader will pre-hike the trail before becoming a monitor at the Petroglyph gallery
- Canyon Keeper will provide the visitors with knowledge of the cultural resources and ways to help conserve them
- Observe and report any illegal activities you witness on the proper trail monitor report form. Report will be submitted to the volunteer coordinator within 48 hours of the hike and monitoring.
- Practice the proper check in and check out procedures before and after hiking in the field.
Requirements:
- Ability to communicate verbally
- Ability to effectively address large and small groups
- Knowledge of natural resources and cultural history of Sloan
- Physical ability compatible with hiking activity (4-6 miles of desert hiking per shift)
- Knowledge of trails at Sloan and level of difficulty
- Ability to walk in rough terrain
- Ability to work outdoors and unsupervised
More opportunities with FRIENDS OF SLOAN CANYON
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FRIENDS OF SLOAN CANYON
Location:
2505 ANTHEM VILLAGE DR STE E275, HENDERSON, NV 89052, US
Mission Statement
Friends of Sloan Canyon works toward the preservation of natural, cultural and recreational resources at Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area through trail programs, interpretive programs and community outreach.
Description
Friends of Sloan Canyon engages in various stewardship and educational programs in support of the NCA and it's status as a National Conservation Lands unit. Led by a dedicated group of volunteers, we promote public lands stewardship by coordinating activities such as trail monitoring and maintenance, landscape restoration and staffing of the NCA's new visitor contact station.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2998 Nawghaw Poa RoadHenderson, NV 89044
DATE POSTED
May 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 4-6 hours including hike in/out time.