by wilderness | Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today we have some exciting news for our staff, volunteers, supporters and fans…Wilderness Volunteers has been selected by the National Park Service for the 2017 Wes Henry National Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award in the external partner category!The... by wilderness | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hey WV’ers, Taryn here. Just popping in to let you all know that I will be leaving the program manager position and moving on to some new parts of life. It has been an absolute pleasure to work for WV these past few years and to have had the opportunity to get... by wilderness | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
A true Hawaii Volcanoes National Park greeting. The group figuring out our next day plan.All ten Wilderness Volunteers were sitting in a circle in our cabin living room. Having just arrived to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we were allowed through the gate,... by wilderness | Apr 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cinnamon Black BearWild bears are typically shy animals who want nothing to do with people. They are mostly active during daylight hours, are curious about their environment and react to threats based on the perceived danger just like people do. Black bears usually... by wilderness | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Storing your food and trash properly can have life and death consequences to the wildlife in the area you are visiting. Let Wildlife Stay WildSquirrels, bears, raccoons, skunks, deer, etc. are wild animals who all have natural food sources that sustain them... by wilderness | Jan 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Put the cut pieces uphill. People walking down paths tend to look downhill,” says the sage leader of more than approximately 75 Wilderness Volunteers service projects. While we are brushing trail in the middle of a wilderness area, Bill Sheppard makes it...