Started by a passionate group of educators and public lands advocates in 2003, Friends of Sloan Canyon now provides community support and educational resources that enhance the conservation, protection and public enjoyment of Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.

In 2015 we entered into a partnership with the Bureau of Land Management to support stewardship and interpretive activities. We're currently partnering with BLM the following activities and initiatives:

Staffing the Visitor Contact Station

We'll soon be organizing volunteer members of the community to staff the information desk at Sloan Canyon NCA's new Visitor Contact Station, adjoining the Inspirada community in Henderson. Info Desk volunteers provide information to visitors on trail conditions & access points and encourage safe and responsible recreation practices.

Trail Monitoring and Maintenance

With increased use comes increased responsibility in conservation and protection. We're taking efforts to ensure our trails and access points are well maintained, unobstructed and as least-impacted by human presence as possible by coordinating varous trail monitoring and maintenance programs. In coordination with the Bureau of Land Management we organize trail crews to do lite trail maintenance, restore impacted landscapes, and remove trash from the trail and illegal dump sites.

Community Outreach

We take stewardship and recreation information directly to the community throughout Clark County with information stations at various community events. You may see us waving maps and volunteer information sheets at you at farmers markets, local civic centers, and trailheads.

Interpretive & Educational Programs

We promote and support BLM with interpretive programs such as topical guided hikes, wildlife and wildflower viewing excursions, backyard astronomy programs, and more. This includes supporting rangers in the classroom, helping gather resources and assistants for K-12 programs such as Every Kid Outdoors.