Christian Gerlach, 702-271-6485, christian.gerlach@sierraclub.org
Sherri Grotheer, (702) 591-1858, sherrig@protectorsoftulesprings.org
Garrett R. Fehner, (702) 486-5126, grfehner@parks.nv.gov
Las Vegas, NV-- On Martin Luther King Day, conservation organizations and members of the Las Vegas community will join for a day of service at Ice Age Fossils State Park to remove debris, remove invasive weed species, and help restore the public landscape. The 315-acre park-- a unique part of the Mojave Desert-- contains preserved traces of mammoths, camels, bison, horses, sloth and dire wolves.
“Community service is one of the best ways for youth to get involved and know what’s going on in their communities, so it’s wonderful to combine that with environmental activism, which is something many of today’s youth are passionate about,” said Brandon Anaya President of the Key Club of Arbor View High School in anticipation of the event. “We love getting out and actually making a difference with our local environment.”
WHAT: Volunteers at this event will be removing trash, construction debris, and invasive plant species.
WHO: Ice Age Fossils State Park staff, Protectors of Tule Springs, the Environmental and Key Clubs of Arbor View High School, the Sierra Club and members of the Las Vegas community. Organization representatives are available for interview. Photo opportunities during service.
WHEN: Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 20, 2020 from 8am- 11am PT
WHERE: Ice Age Fossils State Park
8660 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89085
More information on the Facebook event here.
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3.5 million members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.