*This project is full!  If you are interested in joining a future Latino Conservation Week event, connect with SUWA’s Comunidad Latina Organizer, Diana Haro at diana@suwa.org.

The Landscape

The Manti-La Sal National Forest covers more than 1.2 million acres (4,900 km²) and is located in the central and southeastern parts of Utah and the extreme western part of Colorado. The La Sal Mountains are located south/southeast of Moab, Utah in Grand and San Juan Counties. The name of the range dates to Spanish times, when the Sierra La Sal (meaning the “Salt Mountains”) were a prominent landmark on the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. The range features magnificent aspen forests and high elevation lakes. Join us in celebrating Latino Conservation Week with a weekend in the mountains!

The Event

This project will focus on celebrating Latino Conservation Week during an educational, community campout in southern Utah. A full itinerary will be provided to accepted volunteers.

The final morning of the weekend will include an opportunity to work on your public lands while learning about the jobs and people whose job it is to protect wild Utah! All work tools will be provided, including gloves, eye protection, and ear-protection.

Project Rating

Easy –Expect to walk on some uneven terrain, but in close proximity to trails and camp. Project work may include some light tool use.

All projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns.

Volunteers Needed: (TBD)
Project Lead: Diana Haro
Questions? jeremy@suwa.org

Itinerary
A general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter.

•  Arrive Friday Evening, September 19th. Depart midday on Sunday, September 21st

Camping & Meals

Specific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Our campsites have pit toilets on site.

SUWA provides select meals during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. We will inform you in advance what you need to bring and what we will provide!

Volunteer Responsibilities

Participants are responsible for their own food, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options.

Registration & Acceptance Timeline

A 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project.

• Once we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.
•  If you are selected for the project roster, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.
• Participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary, including: driving instructions, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable), a notification about carpools and/or caravans, and any additional information pertinent to the project.
• Within (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.
• Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.

If you have any questions at any point throughout the process, please do not hesitate to contact us here.

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