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Meet a few of the volunteers who participated in our trips this past last year. Read more volunteer stories from the field on our blog.
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“I wanted to let you know what a quality experience I had volunteering on a project with the Grand Canyon Trust where we constructed cattle exclosures on the North Kaibab. The volunteer coordinators were well-organized and had a very positive attitude. Their dedication and strong work ethic encouraged volunteers to work hard and get the job done. Did I say that the food was some of the best I have had in the outdoors? Overall, your leaders shed a very positive light on the Grand Canyon Trust and the work you are doing on the Colorado Plateau. I look forward to volunteering with you in the future.” —Tom McCall, game supervisor from the Arizona Fish and Game Department
“It is obvious that the leaders are extremely committed to the mission of the GCT and the well-being of our environment. They took very seriously their responsibilities of overseeing not only the welfare of the volunteers in their charge but the land overseen by the Trust. My experience with them and others on the trip has rekindled my hope that there are too many of us kindred spirits to allow the shortsightedness of man to destroy the world we so love.” —Gary Collins, volunteer from Santa Fe
“Living in a city, we rarely see any nature. Everyone is busy running after money or making a career. I’m one of those career-oriented people. I never sit and live in the moment. This place taught me how to appreciate what I’ve got. Just working at small projects to make our surroundings better made me realize how lucky we are to have this amazing Earth.” Read Sonali’s blog entry. —Sonali Gandhi, Alternative Spring Break student leader from University of Illinois at Chicago
“Today’s youth will be tomorrow’s leaders in conservation. It is important to have well-educated and motivated youth to shape tomorrow’s world. Through organizations like the Grand Canyon Trust, we can make a better future.” —Jacob Lucas, AmeriCorps National Civilian Conservation Community Corps volunteer
“As they say, life is not a spectator sport, so I decided to get off the bench and get in the game. Read Sam’s blog entry.” —Sam Gordon, volunteer from Florida
Through my work, I feel like I’ve given part of myself to the landscape so that it’s become a part of me in return. My team worked on the maze trail in Coyote Buttes. We moved boulders and plants in order to create a sturdy trail that will endure for generations of visitors and years of nature’s weathering forces. Within the field of environmental conservation the effects of hard work are visible. Read Amanda’s blog entry. —Amanda Smith, AmeriCorps National Civilian Conservation Community Corps volunteer
The Budding Botanist training was one of the best trainings and one of the most interesting and valuable events that I have ever attended! The depth of knowledge, skill, enthusiasm and desire to share the world of plants with all the participants was wonderfully evident. The training was fun and informative at all times, and the sense of camaraderie, sense of humor and lively cooperation was obvious between all of the trainers. I now have a much better understanding of plant morphology and plant families, and I have learned about the plants of our very interesting region. You have inspired me to learn more about plants and I will certainly be involved in the volunteer work associated with the Plant Atlas of Arizona Project. —Collene Barnhart, Budding Botanist Volunteer
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