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Grand Canyon Trust Volunteers, a program to help restore ecological and archeological resources on eh Colorado Plateau
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General Info

  • Sponsors: Grand Canyon National Park
  • Dates: September 3-6, 2010
  • Leader: Vegetation Program Staff
  • Trip Rating: Moderate
  • High elevation camping and field work unsuitable for those with known respiratory and heart conditions.
  • Status: Open

Accommodations

Tent camping will be provided at the North Rim Campground from September 2nd - September 7th.

Gear

You provide All camping gear including tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, headlamp, toiletries, personal items, clothing, closed-toe work shoes, water bottles, sunscreen, hat, daypack, sunglasses, and personal kitchen gear (silverware, plate, bowl, and insulated mug).

We provide All food, water and snacks beginning dinner September 3rd through breakfast September 7th. We also provide all hand tools and equipment that we will be using for this project including eye protection and work gloves.  

Comments

The North Rim Village of Grand Canyon National Park is located approximately 6 hours by car from the much more frequented South Rim Village . Supplies and services are limited with the closest full service station located in Jacob Lake 45 miles to the north. Cell phone coverage is spotty and the closest medical facilities are located in Fredonia, Arizona and Kanab, Utah.

Average highs are around 69 degrees and average lows are around 39 degrees. Due to the North Rim's alpine environment please come prepared for any and all weather conditions.

There may be a very limited amount of camping gear including tents and sleeping bags available from the park. If you need gear please call ahead to confirm availability.

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Vegetation Program Volunteer Days on the North Rim: September 3-6, 2010

Overview

Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim will be your home for 6 days during this Vegetation Program volunteer trip. Learn about the North Rim's alpine ecosystems, take a walk on the pretty Bill Hall trail, or relax and watch the sunset over the South Rim's "Battleship" or "O Neill Butte" after assisting vegetation staff on exciting restoration projects. We will be restoring native landscapes and removing high-priority invasive plants all around the North Rim Village . While you are here Vegetation Program staff will provide you with informal talks about the park's natural and cultural resources. Come out and join us for a week of fun restoring this fabulous park.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Meet for dinner at 5:00 pm at the North Rim campground for an orientation to the park and the weekend?s projects.
Day 2 Breakfast. Revegetation and invasive plant removal from 8:00 am ? 4:00 pm with a one hour lunch break. Dinner.
Day 3 Breakfast. Revegetation and invasive plant removal from 8:00 am ? 4:00 pm with a one hour lunch break. Dinner.
Day 4 Breakfast. Revegetation and invasive plant removal from 8:00 am ? 3:00 pm with a one hour lunch break. Dinner and the following breakfast are optional.

 

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