First Saturday @ WALKING BOX RANCH - Features of Avi Kwa Ame

Event Update: Due to high temperatures, the volunteering portion of this event has been cancelled. The house tour and the special presentation will still be taking place. 

Walking Box Ranch is open every first Saturday of the month for some volunteering followed by a tour and a special guest speaker or activity! Learn more about this special place and Avi Kwa Ame National Monument while also helping to maintain and preserve this historic cattle ranch and desert home of silent film stars Rex Bell & Clara Bow. First Saturday events are free, but donations are appreciated.

This month’s special feature:

FEATURES OF AVI KWA AME with Alan O'Neill

This month’s guest speaker is Alan O'Neill, avid nature-lover and former Superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. He'll be giving a special presentation about some of the special features of the monument, and will be available to make recommendations and answer questions about some of his favorite things to see within Avi Kwa Ame. 

Volunteering Details: 

Volunteer activities include groundskeeping and maintaining the gardens and house. If you enjoy gardening this is a great volunteer opportunity! We're organizing volunteer teams to engage in some simple groundskeeping from 9am until around 11am. You'll be using basic gardening tools and your own gloved hands to pull weeds around the ranch house. If you're into getting a little dirtier there are a number of weeds, shrubs, and other plants in the corral area needing removal that may require use of loppers, saws, and other tools.

At 9am we'll gather for volunteer sign-in plus an activity overview and safety briefing. Volunteers will break out into teams and take care of business for 2 hours. Come in sturdy, closed-toed shoes, clothing that protects you from the sun and potentially pointy plant life, and bring a water bottle. We'll bring gloves and other protective gear, tools, spare water, and snacks.

9:00 - Check in and briefing
9:30 - Groundskeeping activities
11:00 - Tool turn in, guest speaker and tour