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...
by wilderness | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Even after a long day of work it’s still just as easy for volunteers to crack a smile.Why Do We Volunteer?by Mary SandersWilderness Volunteers 2018 InternThese trips aren’t a walk in the park. There isn’t anything easy about waking before the sun, working all day,...
by wilderness | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hiking into a workdayHome Away From Homeby Mary Sanders Wilderness Volunteers 2018 InternThe smell of fresh air was the first thing that hit me getting out of the car. The Weminuche Wilderness, a pristine area within the Rio Grande National Forest, was the location of...
by wilderness | Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Why is Wilderness Stewardship So Important?by Mary SandersWilderness Volunteers 2018 Intern The group moving one of two stringers into place with some extra hands from the Forest Service. Taking in the distant mountains we’d soon be entering; project leader...
by wilderness | Jan 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Wilderness Volunteers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 WV Photo Contest sponsored by: We received nearly 200 entries and...
by wilderness | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
In a group camping/backpacking situation handwashing is one of the most important ways we can keep from getting sick (or from spreading germs to others). It can be difficult though when you have to get some extra water and take the water/soap 200ft away from water...
