03/26/2023 – 04/01/2023
Location: Mojave National Preserve, CA
Strenuous: 4-10 mile daily hikes with ~800′ elevation change
Front country: Dispersed tent or car camping
Join us for a week of continued watering support for replanted Joshua trees within the Dome Fire burn area (2021). This area is modeled by scientists as a climate refuge for the species. We will also work to remove cages from inside the Wilderness boundary.
Join us for a week of continued watering support for replanted Joshua trees within the Dome Fire burn area (2021). This area is modeled by scientists as a climate refuge for the species. We will also work to remove cages from inside the Wilderness boundary. Planting sites are varying distances from roads. Some are within 100 feet of a road and others are 3+ miles. Volunteers will be able to choose their own level of strenuousness during the project. They will be required to carry water bags weighing approximately 20 lbs or they can strictly be dedicated to removing chicken wire cages and rebar.
We will base camp out of Valley View Ranch which is accessible by standard clearance, 2WD vehicles. For sites requiring 4WD, NPS can shuttle up to 10 people.
Project Leaders: Ross Holloway and Kathleen Worley
Planned Itinerary
Sunday, March 26th. The Volunteer group meets in the afternoon at a time/place TBD. The group will go through check-in, introductions, an orientation, and will help set up camp and prepare for the work week ahead.
Monday, March 27th. Workday.
Tuesday, March 28th. Workday.
Wednesday, March 29th. Day off.
Thursday, March 30th. Workday.
Friday, March 31st. Workday.
Saturday, April 1st. Break down camp, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
Baker, CA
Primm, NV
Nearest Airports
Las Vegas International Airport (LAS) – ~74 miles
Ontario International Airport (ONT) – ~175 miles
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) – ~168 miles
Hiking, visiting Kelso Dunes, Lave Tube, Zzyzx, rock climbing, photography, viewing wildlife, and astronomy at night.
Front country. Dispersed tent or car camping
