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Donate
Help us fulfill our mission by donating today! The Protectors of Tule Springs is a 501 C-3 non-profit. Your donations will help us to continue to support the National Park Service and Nevada State Parks as they protect the paleontological, archeological and other scientific resources in the Tule Springs Fossil Beds.
Protectors of Tule Springs is an Official Philanthropic Partner of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
Any donation is sincerely appreciated!
Use the “Donate Today” link below (all major credit cards accepted) or mail donations to: Protectors of Tule Springs, 517 S. 9th Street Las Vegas, NV 89101
Donate to the Ice Age Fossils State Park Maintenance Fund
The Gold Award project of a local Girl Scout, the Monumental Mammoth project required approximately $150,000 to design, produce and install. Now permanently installed at Ice Age Fossils State Park, a maintenance fund has been established to support the Monumental Mammoth. To make a donation specifically for the Ice Age Fossils State Park Maintenance Fund, please indicate in the notes section on PayPal.
Be a Protector – Become a Member
Your tax-deductible contribution helps to support our efforts to educate the public and our elected leaders of the importance of preserving Tule Springs. Now that the Monument has been created by Congress, our efforts focus on volunteering our time and efforts to assist the National Park Service in whatever way we can. We will work with our Congressional Delegation in getting the necessary funding, but will also partner with local community groups to build trails and access points into the Monument.
Members can volunteer to participate in many events throughout the year with hands-on activities for children, including the Las Vegas Science Festival, Get Outdoors Nevada Day, National Fossil Day, Nellis Military Appreciation Days, Clark County Trail Days and presentations to schools and community groups. Members can also be trained to lead hikes and other on-monument activities.
As a member, you and your guests will have the first choice of slots on any interpretive walks, access to special tours and the quarterly newsletter to keep you apprised of recent and upcoming events.
Please join our efforts and support us as we create America’s next National Monument!
Membership options are listed below.
In addition to the regular perks of membership, Lifetime Members will receive recognition on the website and a Protectors name badge (1 for Individual, 2 for Family).
Volunteer
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. As a friends group, we support both the National Park Service with the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (TUSK) and Nevada State Parks with the Ice Age Fossils State Park. There are many ways to get involved from participating in cleanups or sharing information about our organization at events, to building trails or even providing administrative support from the comfort of your own home.
TELL US YOUR INTERESTS
The first step is to submit a form with your volunteer interests. Depending on your interests, you will be contacted with more information on opportunities to get involved.
TRACK YOUR HOURS
Every time you volunteer, please enter the hours using this online form. Tracking volunteer service helps Protectors qualify for grants and awards.
CELEBRATE EACH OTHER!
We love our volunteers and through our Protectors of Tule Springs volunteer recognition program, VIP Very Important Protector(s) will be recognized at each Membership meeting.
To get involved right away, check out the upcoming events listed below.
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Upcoming Events
Check out our Events Calendar to see upcoming general meetings, community events, hikes, cleanups and other ways to get involved with Protectors of Tule Springs!
GENERAL MEETINGS
The next Protectors of Tule Springs membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Sun City Aliante Clubhouse, 7390 Aliante Parkway. Special Guests Zoe Austin from National Park Service and Tsvetelina Stefanova of Desert Research Institute will be providing presentations. Hope to see you there!
ANNUAL ART CONTEST
Protectors of Tule Springs co-hosts an annual art contest for Clark County students where they learn about Nevada’s Pleistocene past, the fossil beds, and the flora and fauna found in the protected lands just north of the urban core, and use those lessons to create Tule Springs inspired art. The result is amazing artwork created by our valley’s aspiring young artists. The 10th Annual Student Art Contest will be held April 5, 2025. Sponsors for this incredible opportunity for Clark County students are being sought to assist with funding prizes for contest winners and swag for giftbags for participating students. For additional information on the event or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Desiré Schultz at desires@
HIKES
Protectors volunteers lead fun and informative hikes throughout the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument in spring and fall each year. Hikes are open to participants ages 10 and above, and registrations are often limited. Click here to see descriptions of the available hikes and visit our Events Calendar to check for upcoming hike dates and sign-up links.
CLEANUPS
Protectors also helps with clean-up events each year. Visit our Events Calendar to check for upcoming cleanup events.
“I’m a Protector” Monument Watch
Tule Springs Fossil Beds was declared a National Monument in 2014 because of the significant natural resources within its boundaries. However, for years the area has been used as a recreational area for target shooting and off-road vehicles as well as an illegal dumping ground for trash. Although steps have been made to curtail activities that damage the area and detract from its beauty, incidents of dumping, driving and shooting in the protected area continue.
Protectors of Tule Springs in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) has a community watch program, “I’m a Protector,” engaging residents and businesses near the monument to join in the effort to preserve the beauty and protect its resources for all to enjoy. Join this important public safety initiative and help protect and preserve the beauty of the natural spaces in your backyard.
We are always looking for people who want to participate in shaping this monument for future generations. It can be as simple as joining us for a trash collection or an educational event, or even joining the Protectors of Tule Springs.
To join the Protectors in this effort, please submit an interest form on the Contact Us page and we will contact you with more information.
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