Alabama Hills Volunteer Day Planned

Organization:

Bureau of Land Management, California

BLM Office:

Bishop Field Office

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Rounded, weathered granite rock formations in the Alabama Hills form a sharp contrast with the crisply-sculpted ridges of the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background. (David Kirk/BLM)LONE PINE, Calif. – The Alabama Hills Stewardship Group and the Bureau of Land Management will hold a volunteer work day on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Volunteers will do vegetation restoration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Participants should meet at the corner of Whitney Portal and Movie roads. Dress for outdoor work with comfortable, sturdy shoes, gloves and a hat. Bring sunscreen and water. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Dave Kirk, BLM Alabama Hills steward, at (760) 920-1412 or via email at dmkirk@blm.gov,


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.