Volunteer guides share their knowledge and passion for the trail with new and beginning trail users almost year-round. Our team of experienced Trail Guides lead everything from snowshoe treks, to short day hikes, to overnight backpacking courses, and even more extensive thru hikes of the entire Tahoe Rim Trail. Volunteer guides are trained on guiding…
Help by providing front desk support at Donner Memorial State Park, Sugar Pine Point State Park, and at the Vikingsholm Visitor Center.
Help our operations by providing office/administrative assistance.
Help with our many special events throughout the year.
Help connect visitors to history by becoming a docent at the Hellman-Ehrman Estate and/or Vikingsholm Castle.
Tracking the chemical and physical characteristics of a stream is important. It helps us learn what’s working—and where we can do more. So volunteer as a family, a group or on your own. And get ready to wade in the water, use scientific techniques and have some fun.
Learn to differentiate imposters from their native look-a-likes. Visit up to 10 sites, including on-going eradication projects and sites ready for investigation. Participate in hands-on, group eradication of specific infestations under the leadership of a trained botanist. Learn identification and removal techniques as well as critical disposal methods.
Scenic Nevada volunteers make many appearances at public meetings and workshops to make sure that new laws and ordinances do not strip away scenic protections. Recently, Scenic Nevada has been in Carson City at legislative hearings and at Washoe County Commission meetings. It’s an empowering and thrilling way to see democracy in action!
Scenic Nevada applies for and receives grants to help continue its work, but it also manages a membership base that contributes to the organization’s continued success. Help recruit new members, seek grant opportunities and plan annual events like the Quick Draw Art Auction and the Scenic Nevada annual meeting.
Help get the word out through email alerts and newsletters, as well as social media channels. We also would love help keeping our website up to date, as a hub for residents who care about scenic issues. We are interested in trying new ways to reach people and galvanize Nevadans to take action to preserve…