To support public health and safety efforts during the COVID-19 threat, we’re pausing guided hikes, on-site stewardship activities, and any effort at gathering community members together for at least the next few weeks.
We recognize that although Nevadans are being asked to isolate themselves, lessening the spread of coronavirus and the chance of contracting COVID-19, some people are going to turn to the outdoors for that isolation. If you do, please be considerate of both your community and your local public lands so they’re both there for you now and for years to come:
- Continue following the guidelines of medical authorities such as CDC, Nevada Health Response, and state & federal authorities on preparedness, distancing, and lessening the chance of infection. For outdoor spaces, don’t go where other people are.
- Continue practicing Leave No Trace principals, protect yourself from the elements with proper long-sleeved clothing & hats, and don’t skimp on water.
- Similar to recent federal government shutdowns, organizations such as ours cannot perform normal stewardship duties to scale during these times. It’s up to individuals – its up to YOU – to be good citizens while enjoying the outdoors. Please don’t litter, obey current federal land management signs and rules, keep your dogs on leashes and pick up after them. For extra gold stars, bring a grocery or trash bag with you on your excursion and pickup litter along the way!
If you’re favorite outdoors spaces are crowded, do yourself a favor and head somewhere else. That includes HOME. What a great opportunity to organize all those photos and videos on your phone, clean & organize your camp gear, pick up that instrument sitting in your closet. There are thing we can do indoors now that will help us outdoors later.
Friends of Sloan Canyon is looking forward to getting back to work (and play) as soon as practical. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy. See you on the trail…after!