The California & Nevada Chapters of BHA are gathering once again to help restore critical winter range for mule deer and antelope at the Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area.
For the second year in a row BHA is bringing conservationists from throughout the West for a public land planting event followed by a community gathering and campout with live music, food, drinks and more. Talented local bands, awesome sweepstakes, sponsors, campfire stories, and onsite camping are all on tap for this grand gathering.
Reserve your camping pass below
This event isn't just about having a great time. Participants and sponsors will help plant 10,000 bitterbrush plants grown through the Sagebrush in Prisons Program in addition to plants of cultural significance to the Washoe Tribe.
About the Event & the Venue:
Volunteers will be meeting at the Bordertown Casino & RV Resort parking lot (north end) on Friday, Saturday & Sunday mornings, October 25-27th (see details below)
Here are the GPS coordinates for the volunteer meet up location 39.671570, -120.000663
After the planting on Friday and Saturday, volunteers will head to the Two Hearts Ranch in the Sierra Valley for the Beer, Bands & Bitterbrush Stands event.
Event address is: 2634 Beckwourth Calpine Rd, Beckwourth, CA 96129 (39.789935, -120.390137)
Event Logistics:
Wednesday & Thursday 10/23 - 10/24
- Site Prep (If you are available to help any of these days, please let us know!)
Friday 10/25/24
- 8:00am volunteers meet at the North end of the Bordertown Casino & RV Resort parking lot (39.671570, -120.000663) and caravan/carpool to "basecamp" within the Wildlife Area (Coffee provided, BYO breakfast)
- 12:30pm Break for lunch (BYO lunch)
- 4:00pm Stop work for the day and head to the Two Hearts Ranch for the Beer, Bands & Bitterbrush Stands event.
Saturday 10/26/24
- 8:00am volunteers meet at the North end of the Bordertown Casino & RV Resort parking lot (39.671570, -120.000663) and caravan/carpool to "basecamp" within the Wildlife Area (Coffee and breakfast sandwiches provided)
- 12:30pm Break for lunch (lunch provided)
- 4:00pm Stop work for the day and head to the Two Hearts Ranch for the Beer, Bands & Bitterbrush Stands event.
Sunday 10/27/24
- 9:00am volunteers meet at the North end of the Bordertown Casino & RV Resort parking lot (39.671570, -120.000663) and caravan/carpool to "basecamp" within the Wildlife Area (coffee & breakfast sandwiches provided)
- 1:00pm Break for lunch (BYO lunch/leftovers)
- 4:00pm head home or to break camp at Diamond S Ranch
Monday - Tuesday 10/28/24 - 10/29/24
- Finish planting and materials cleanup (If you are available to help any of these days, please let us know!)
We will have space for over 150 campers on the property located in the scenic Lost Sierra Valley and here is what it looks like. Reserve your camping spot and/or RSVP for the planting effort to get all the details.
Join us and let's demonstrate the power of the public lands community when we gather for the common good.
The first 60 volunteers will get a limited run, custom BHA engraved leather work glove to thank them for their hard work and dedication to wildlife and habitat on public lands. Here is what the graphic looks like for each glove.
To learn more about the project or if you would like to volunteer to help plant, but do not want to camp, please click the 'RSVP for Planting only' button below.
This is a FREE event for BHA members and guests but campsites are available for a small fee. We recommend that you camp with us to take advantage of this unique event and to help us offset the cost of renting the space. If you would like to donate to help us cover costs we would greatly appreciate it!