Stand Up for America’s Public Lands
2023-24 Annual Report is Here
It’s been a minute! Although you haven’t heard from us in a while, rest assured, we’re still working hard behind the scenes. We just finished our Annual Report from this past season. There have been a lot of accomplishments but, we couldn’t have done it without your help and support. Take a minute to review..
Gold Butte to Get Bioblitzed!
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office are hosting a bioblitz at Gold Butte National Monument (GBNM) on May 2-6, 2024. This is a first for our monument and our expectations are high for a successful event. You are invited to attend and participate in..
No Walk in the Park: Seeking Thrills, Eco-Wisdom, and Legacies in the Grand Canyon
Author: Michael Engelhard Book Review by: Steve Dudrow Available for preorder in Kindle format and paperback now and coming soon to your local bookstores. Engelhard weaves the reader through many familiar places around the Colorado Plateau stepping past mere eyesight to bring life to the human and geographic story. His descriptions warn of seasonal fluctuations..
GBNM 7th Anniversary Celebration and Auction
Save the date and donate if you can: We are hosting our 7th-anniversary celebration and auction for Gold Butte National Monument on December 2nd, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. The online auction will open on Friday, November 17th, and will conclude at 7:00 pm on December 2nd during..
2022-23 Friends of Gold Butte Annual Report
Throughout the 2022-2023 season, we have continued to develop our programs and activities in support of our organization’s missions and goals. Information following in the annual report provides a detailed look at this past season. Our activities have gained increasing popularity during this season as more people seek solace and inspiration in the great outdoors…
BLM Public Meeting Nov 29-30, 2022
Tonight and tomorrow night are the virtual scoping meetings for the BLM Implementation Plan for Gold Butte National Monument. Do you have concerns about how cultural resources are managed and protected? What about the balance of roads vs. quiet spaces? Wish there were more trails? And protect Gold Butte National Monument from invasive flora and..
4th Annual Friends of Gold Butte Auction
Early this December we will be hosting our 4th Annual Friends of Gold Butte Auction. We are already accepting and gathering donations for the auction; there will be lots of handcrafted art, beautiful prints from Gold Butte, gift certificates, wine baskets, outdoor adventures, and lots more. If you have a special item that you would..
Looking for Love
Ahhhh yes, it’s that time again, if you are a male tarantula! Every year as we approach the cooler temperature of fall, millions of male tarantulas will begin their “migration” to find a female to mate with. Some may think it is all an elaborate arachnid romance, but the reality is that for most of..