BLM Bishop and partners to host Bodie Hills National Public Lands Day stewardship event
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LEE VINING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office, Friends of the Inyo and the Bodie Hills Conservation Partnership will be hosting a volunteer stewardship event on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 29, starting at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will be removing nearly an acre of trash from public lands in Rattlesnake Gulch, near the historic Conway Ranch in the southern part of the Bodie Hills.
“National Public Lands Day is all about pitching in and lending a hand to conserve the special places we all treasure,” BLM Bishop Field Manager Steve Nelson said. “Working together with local partners and public volunteers is vital to BLM’s role as stewards of public lands.”
Volunteers should meet at the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center in Lee Vining at 8:30 a.m. Participants will carpool to the site. Work will last until around 12:30 p.m., followed by a free pizza lunch provided by the Whoa Nellie Deli. Those interested can also stay for a short talk by BLM Archaeologist Greg Haverstock about the history of the Conway Ranch area.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, which is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. Nelson said, “We are lucky to have great partners here in the Eastern Sierra. I encourage anyone interested in shared stewardship and the conservation of their public lands to join us for this historic event.”
As stewards, the BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and encouraging shared conservation stewardship in pursuit of the Bureau’s multiple-use mission.
The BLM will provide gloves for fieldwork and tap water for drinking. Participants may want to wear appropriate footwear for rugged terrain. Please contact the BLM Bishop Field Office for reasonable accommodations to participate. For more information, call BLM Bishop Field Office at 760-872-5000.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.