by Aidalicia Swertfeger | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Alix Schoback // 2019 Wilderness Volunteers intern“So you’re paying an organization to go do manual labor for a week? Shouldn’t they be paying you?” The words of my grandpa, who had been fairly confused about my summer internship with Wilderness Volunteers,...
by Aidalicia Swertfeger | Aug 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
2019 is a monumental year for Desolation Wilderness as it celebrates 50 years as designated wilderness. This rugged northern California region was first called the Desolation Valley Primitive Area in 1931, later gaining wilderness status in 1969. Those who have...
by Aidalicia Swertfeger | Jun 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
For the past few years, Wilderness Volunteers has had an annual intern. Our interns participate in at least 3 service projects and document their experience through writing, photography, and other expressive mediums. This year’s WV intern is Alixandra Schoback,...
by Aidalicia Swertfeger | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
On April 14th of 2019, 7 Wilderness Volunteers and 1 BLM Ranger headed into the King Range National Conservation Area (KRNCA) for a week of stewardship work. The King Range NCA encompasses 68,000 acres along 35 miles of California’s north coast. The KRNCA holds the...
