Prairie Clean-Up Crew

WHAT

Join our Prairie Clean-Up Crew to help restore open, connected landscapes for wildlife and people alike. This work goes beyond the surface – it’s about tackling the legacy of human impact across the prairie. Depending on the project, tasks may include:

  • Removing and modifying barbed wire fence to support wildlife movement
  • Tagging existing fence lines for migrating wildlife
  • Pulling posts, rolling wire, and hauling materials by hand (tools will be provided)
  • Removing old structures, debris, and waste from the landscape
  • Mowing, raking, clearing of brush and vegetation to improve habitat
WHERE

Mars Vista will be the location of the July fieldwork.

Volunteers will camp at Antelope Creek Campgrounds, with 4 cabins reserved and multiple campsites also available.

WHEN

One 5-day volunteer trip from July 6th-10th (Monday – Friday)

  • July 6th: Arrival
  • July 7th through 9th: Fieldwork
  • July 10th: Departure
WHAT

Join our Prairie Clean-Up Crew to help restore open, connected landscapes for wildlife and people alike. This work goes beyond the surface – it’s about tackling the legacy of human impact across the prairie. Depending on the project, tasks may include:

  • Removing and modifying barbed wire fence to support wildlife movement
  • Tagging existing fence lines for migrating wildlife
  • Pulling posts, rolling wire, and hauling materials by hand (tools will be provided)
  • Removing old structures, debris, and waste from the landscape
  • Mowing, raking, clearing of brush and vegetation to improve habitat
WHO

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking volunteers who:

  • Are able to walk several miles of prairie terrain while carrying equipment (up to 30 lbs.)
  • Enjoy spending time immersed in – and learning from – the prairie ecosystem
  • Must be 18 and over to participate.